Meet Molly Doyle! She is back again for a second year as the Government of Prince Edward Island’s Net Zero Ambassador. A graduate of Charlottetown Rural High School, Molly is entering Dalhousie University in the fall where she will be taking medical sciences. But for the summer...
Islanders will soon be getting financial help to install solar panels that will convert sunlight into clean energy for their homes, farms and businesses. “Solar incentives will add to our energy mix, creating more made-in-PEI electricity,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and...
Islanders are encouraged to recycle their unwanted textiles at designated drop-off sites to keep them out of landfills. There are now two collection bins at Greenisle Environmental’s Waste Watch drop-off location at 8 Superior Crescent in Charlottetown, where Islanders can drop...
A path to a stronger, more sustainable and resilient province The 2016/2017 PEI Energy Strategy is based on recommendations from Dunsky Energy Consulting with considerable input from individuals, businesses and organizations who took part in the consultation process. Key Areas...
Island residents and visitors are being reminded to properly dispose of garbage and keep Prince Edward Island beautiful, clean and litter free, as part of a new campaign. Prince Edward Island is known worldwide for its natural beauty, but litter can damage our ecosystems...
The province has approved regulations under the Highway Traffic Act so that electric vehicle parking and charging stations can be clearly marked and more visible to Islanders. The new signage regulations are a positive step in providing Islanders with clarity around where...
Charlottetown Rural High School recently became the first Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Wetland Centre of Excellence in Prince Edward Island. School alumni joined teachers, students and DUC representatives as well as many generous donors to celebrate decades of work on...
Planning for the Future: Climate Change and Island Forests One of the major challenges for forest managers and forest owners is the length of time it take many tree species to grow to maturity. Species such as balsam fir and trembling aspen have a life span that approximates that...
Islanders looking to save energy and money are taking advantage of the PEI government’s new Instant Savings Program and replacing everything from light bulbs to refrigerators with new energy-efficient models. Until November 10, Islanders will be eligible for instant rebates in...
Islanders are invited to comment online on the next phase of the province’s strategy to address the effects of climate change. Created by the University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Climate Lab, “Prince Edward Island Climate Change Adaptation: Public Input Document” is now...