BEFORE YOU START: the province cannot give advice on personal finances. Please consider consulting a legal, tax or financial advisor before donating land. Besides the benefit of a land donation to PEI, you may request a tax receipt for the appraised fair market value of the land...
Assistance is available for low-to-moderate-income Islanders to make their homes more energy efficient in winter. The Winter Warming Program provides free air sealing and other energy-efficient upgrades to a residence through our efficiencyPEI partner service organization Summerhill Connect including: Installing a programmable thermostat, Installing a low-flow shower head, Providing a voucher for a free heating system cleaning (up to $115 value), Providing ENERGY STAR® LED light bulbs. Simple measures can have a big impact on the amount of heat lost in your home. Savings can vary from $250 to...
If you install ENERGY STAR® certified heating systems in your home, you can apply for the Energy Efficient Equipment Rebate. Part of your costs will be returned for approved equipment such as a heat pump, biomass heating device or other energy saving product. Click the button below to submit your rebate application and receipts online. How much is the rebate? For information about equipment eligibility, requirements, and rebate amounts refer to Energy Efficient Equipment Rebates. What do I need to complete the online application? You will be asked to provide: Contact information Property tax...
Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA) The goal of this restrictive covenant is to preserve exceptional or rare habitats and areas of special importance to wildlife with more non-intrusive, hands off management. Under this agreement, allowable activities prescribed in property...
Farmers, businesses and other property owners who meet program requirements may apply for hedgerow planting. The program provides the planting of trees or shrubs to protect soil from wind and rain erosion, prevent runoff from entering streams and rivers, and create windbreaks for buildings and livestock. What are the requirements for hedgerow planting? In a situation where the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner must agree to the hedgerow planting. A department representative will inspect the site, assess the number of trees required, and review options with the property...
As part of the provincial government’s COVID-19 adaptation efforts, Island property owners can now apply for domestic burning permits online rather than driving to the nearest Forests, Fish and Wildlife office. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Forests, Fish and Wildlife...
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...
Prince Edward Island is a special place. As an Island, it has 1,100 km of shoreline, indented with productive bays and coves, and dotted with rolling sand dunes and soaring red cliffs. Our Island is home to thousands of species of plants and animals and many distinct habitat...
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...
Installing a heat pump can help you save money on your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Islanders with an annual household net income of $100,000 or less may be eligible for a free heat pump and electric water heater for their home, and those who heat with oil may be eligible for heat pumps systems and other benefits, based on household size with an income threshold of up to $129,000 for larger families. The Government of Prince Edward Island has finalized agreements with the Government of Canada to deliver the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA) benefits through the...