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Community Renewable Energy
The Government of Prince Edward Island wants to assist Island communities with sustainable community development through community-based renewable energy generation. Through building cleaner communities, we can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and build a more sustainable province, as we work towards our target of net-zero emissions by 2040. Building on the Sustainable Communities Initiative, the Community Renewable Energy Generation Fund (CREG) will advance six to ten local, community-driven projects to generate cleaner and greener power, annually. Who can apply? The CREG Fund will accept...
Energy efficient appliance rebates - eligible appliance list
Energy efficient appliances are eligible for rebates through efficiencyPEI. The rebate is applied in-store at participating retailers, there is no need to submit an application. These appliance rebates are available year round.
Instant Rebates on Energy Efficiency Products
Instant rebates are offered on certified energy efficient appliances and other select products purchased at participating retailers across PEI. When an Island consumer purchases a new unit that meets the eligibility criteria for efficiency, the cost will be automatically reduced...
PEI’s greenhouse gas emissions drop
Despite population growth, Prince Edward Island has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions the past three years in a row. The latest Minister’s Report on Climate Change provides a comprehensive update on government-wide progress toward provincial climate targets and efforts to...
PEI Envirothon
The PEI Envirothon is part of the international education known as the NCF- Envirothon Program. This program attracts Island high school students who are interested in the environment and how people depend on and interact with the natural world. To learn more about the PEI Envirothon, please click Teacher and Student Flyer or visit the PEI Envirothon's Facebook page. Are you a high school student looking for unique and exciting insights into natural resources sciences? Through the Envirothon program, students explore options and issues in various natural resource sciences and address real...
Net Zero Advisory Committee Members
In 2022, government released the Net Zero Framework with a vision to become Canada’s first Net Zero Province with targets for Net Zero Energy by 2030 and Net Zero for GHG Emissions by 2040. The Net Zero Advisory Committee provides advice based on diverse experience, knowledge...
Beverage Container Registration, Distribution and Deposit Return
Consumers pay a deposit or fee when they purchase any recyclable or refillable container filled with an alcoholic or non-alcoholic (non-dairy) beverage in PEI. Anyone selling beverages in containers to PEI retailers, wholesale or otherwise, must register as a beverage distributor...
Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards Manual 2025
Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards Manual 2025 (<1MB)
Buffer Zone Acquisition Program
The Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action has introduced a new program to purchase land near buffer zones, watercourses or wetlands to be included in the PEI Protected and Conserved Areas Network. This is one of many provincial programs aimed at increasing forest...