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Community Renewable Energy
The Government of Prince Edward Island wants to assist Island communities with sustainable community development through community-based renewable energy generation. Through building cleaner communities, we can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and build a more sustainable province, as we work towards our target of net-zero emissions by 2040. Building on the Sustainable Communities Initiative, the Community Renewable Energy Generation Fund (CREG) will advance six to ten local, community-driven projects to generate cleaner and greener power, annually. Who can apply? The CREG Fund will accept...
What We Heard - Focus Groups Held by the Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee (AFCAC)
Background The AFCAC is mandated to provide advice to the Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs regarding the priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community of PEI. To do so, the committee regularly consults the community through an online survey, which is...
Fur Exporters and Fur Dealers
What do I need to export or ship fur from PEI? A Fur Export Permit is required to export fur outside the province. Call 902-368-4683 or 1-866-368-4683 for information on how to acquire a fur export permit. Do I require a licence to become a fur dealer? Yes. Anyone who buys the...
J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery Services
The J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery is Prince Edward Island's largest tree seedling production facility. Named after the Province's first forester, the nursery produces tree and shrub seedlings for: reforestation projects on private and public forest land watershed enhancement...
All three for free - Charlottetown woman’s home cozy and energy efficient with new heat pump, water heater and insulation
On a sunny June morning the Trinity Energy Solutions insulation truck arrives at Gail Collins’ home in Charlottetown. “I got a free heat pump, a free electric water heater and now free insulation,” Gail says with a laugh. Trinity Energy Solutions is one of five contractors...
Pesticide Monitoring
The Pesticide Monitoring Program samples groundwater (drinking water wells), stream water and stream sediment. Drinking Water Well Sampling Over 100 groundwater drinking wells are monitored annually, including those that provide drinking water to private homes, schools...
Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund
Island business, organizations, academic institutions and communities developing clean technology may be eligible for funding through the Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund (CRIF). CRIF will provide up to $500,000 for research and development of a product, service or process that achieves any of the following CRIF program pillars: Reduce negative environmental impact by significantly improving energy efficiency and switching fuel sources; Sustainably enhance grid resiliency; Develop sustainable use of resources; Create non-emitting and/or renewable energy; or Enhance environmental...
PEI Envirothon
The PEI Envirothon is part of the international education known as the NCF- Envirothon Program. This program attracts Island high school students who are interested in the environment and how people depend on and interact with the natural world. To learn more about the PEI Envirothon, please click Teacher and Student Flyer or visit the PEI Envirothon's Facebook page. Are you a high school student looking for unique and exciting insights into natural resources sciences? Through the Envirothon program, students explore options and issues in various natural resource sciences and address real...
Finding the right energy efficiency contractor
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...