A heat pump can lower your heating costs considerably and double as a cooling system in the summer. As with any new piece of equipment, your heat pump works best when properly used. Check out our tips on getting the most out of your heat pump. 1. Set and forget! Settings are the...
There is a growing need for wildfire prevention and mitigation as we continue to move our communities further into the Wildland Urban Interface. The wildland urban interface (WUI) refers to homes and communities that intermingle with wildland fuels. This interface creates...
Prince Edward Island’s new energy strategy calls for strengthened consumer protections and upgrades to infrastructure, while highlighting energy equity and affordability. The PEI Energy Strategy outlines high-level priorities to achieve the Government of Prince Edward Island’s...
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete plan for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Island residents. After receiving more than 500 responses from people through online surveys...
Fourteen groups will receive over a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to...
Considering investing in the energy efficiency of your home? Take a few simple steps to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. Step 1: Find an expert with a good reputation There are many great Island companies doing energy efficiency work. Some of these companies...
Burn restrictions and the fire weather index is updated daily at 2pm on the Burning Restrictions page. What is FireSmart? FireSmart Canada leads the development of resources and programs designed to empower the public and increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire across...
What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals known for their stability and persistence in the environment, earning them the nickname "forever substances." First used in the 1940s, PFAS are highly resistant to degradation...
Bacterial contamination is the most common water quality problem faced by private well owners. This information sheet will lead you through the step-by-step procedure to deal with cases of bacterial contamination of private wells. Step 1: Results of the first sample If the...
Islanders are hard at work coming up with innovative ideas to adapt, mitigate and raise awareness about climate change, with help from provincial funding. The Climate Challenge Fund has provided $1 million annually to help organizations develop innovative solutions to address...