While most of Prince Edward Island has been heavily impacted by human activities, there are scattered areas across the province that still contain special ecological features. Many of these special areas have been designated as Natural Areas under the Natural Areas Protection Act...
Observers of the Mill River Estuary (MRE) in Western PEI have noted deterioration in the health of the ecosystem during the last several decades.
As part of the development of an irrigation strategy for regulations under the Water Act, Islanders were invited to provide comments regarding an Irrigation Strategy Discussion Document. All on-line comments that were received on the Irrigation Strategy Discussion Document before...
Eutrophication caused by nutrient enrichment is one of the leading causes of water quality impairment within coastal marine environments (NRC, 2000).
Island business, organizations, academic institutions and communities developing clean technology may be eligible for funding through the Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund (CRIF). CRIF will provide up to $500,000 for research and development of a product, service or process that achieves any of the following CRIF program pillars: Reduce negative environmental impact by significantly improving energy efficiency and switching fuel sources; Sustainably enhance grid resiliency; Develop sustainable use of resources; Create non-emitting and/or renewable energy; or Enhance environmental...
How do I get a heat pump rebate? All Islanders may be eligible for a $900 point of sale rebate on eligible mini-split heat pumps for their homes. Find a Network of Excellence heat pump contractor near you to get started. The $900 rebate will automatically be removed from the...
efficiencyPEI offers rebates for the installation of Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Cold Climate Air-Source Heat Pump Specification (NEEP ccASHP) air source heat pumps, ENERGY STAR® certified heating equipment including geothermal heat pumps, water heating devices...