Darren and Brenda Peters have been farming together for 21 years on Somerset Farm in Maple Plains and have been Alternative Land Use Services program (ALUS) participants for eight of those years. As farmers, they produce potatoes, carrots, soybeans, cereals and forages using a...
Investing in infrastructure - Prince Edward Island is the first Canadian jurisdiction to provide residents free access to a new online tool that will help lower their energy bills. The MyEnergyXpert platform can help homes and business reduce their energy usage, save money, and...
Updated regulations will ensure these activities continue to thrive on Prince Edward Island, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “Each year, our department hears from Island hunters and trappers as to regulation changes they feel require updating...
The 2010 State of the Environment report measures data on key indicators of the health of Prince Edward Island's natural environment. This is the second progress report on the state of the environment.
Rebate programs in PEI are being updated to prioritize actions that most effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions and electricity use. Starting June 2, rebates to assist with the cost of home insulation, windows and doors are increasing 40 per cent. New home construction...
PEI has recently completed a province-wide Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA).
As Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island faces a number of unique environmental challenges. The Island has the highest population density in Canada and most of the land is privately owned.
Starting January 3, 2024, Island residents with an annual household income under $100,000 may be eligible for a free heat pump. Property value limits have also been removed so that even more Island households are eligible for the program. “With over 7,000 free heat pumps...