A project is underway to identify farm practices that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions on Island farms. The Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture has signed an agreement with the provincial Department of Communities, Land and Environment to conduct the project...
Island businesses like Stretch Fitness of Summerside are getting extra help from the provincial government to save money on their energy costs and protect the environment. Now available to the commercial sector, the efficiencyPEI Business Energy Rebates program partners with...
Companies that sell pesticides must have a pesticide vendor business licence. Two types of licences are available, depending on the class of pesticide sold: Domestic vendor business licence is required if the store sells or supplies a controlled purchase domestic pesticide (i.e...
PEI’s most recent fire closure order ends today, September 22, at 11:59 p.m. and will not be renewed. Starting September 23, campfires used for heating and warmth are allowed with the permission of property owners and if allowed by local bylaws. “Forestry officials advised me...
Provincial maps have been updated to help Island residents see areas where development may be restricted due to sensitive environmental features like wetlands. The updated map of Potential Development Restrictions and accompanying guides and checklists can help developers...
The PEI Cleantech Academy, in collaboration with the Government of PEI, Holland College, University of Prince Edward Island, and Springboard Atlantic, is hosting the inaugural PEI Cleantech Innovative Collaborations event on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The event will start with a...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is working with the UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation and the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering to assess Georgetown as PEI's first net zero community. The first step is to understand how Georgetown uses...
Ryan Shaw is the proud owner of a 2022 Electric Vehicle (EV) – the Chevrolet Bolt, and he loves it! “When it came time to get a new car, I started doing the research,” he said. “The cost of gas was a big factor for me. I was spending $100 a week on gas, and I knew it was only...
After a summer of driving the Net Zero electric vehicle and spreading the message of the importance of energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Molly Doyle is saying goodbye. Our Net Zero Ambassador is heading to university, but she had a few insights about the...
Irrigation Strategy The Water Withdrawal Regulations have been amended to support the implementation of an Irrigation Strategy for Prince Edward Island. The Irrigation Strategy is designed to guide water usage both protecting a healthy aquatic environment and supporting the use...