Prince Edward Island does not have vast expanses of wilderness but areas with high potential for wildlife habitat conservation and management have been designated as Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) across the Island. What are Wildlife Management Areas? Wildlife Management Areas...
While most of Prince Edward Island has been heavily impacted by human activities, there are scattered areas across the province that still contain special ecological features. Many of these special areas have been designated as Natural Areas under the Natural Areas Protection Act...
A document that summarizes energy efficiency and net zero funding programs available to Island residents.
A home energy assessment, also known as an energy audit, can help you save energy and make your home more comfortable. Home energy assessments from one of the companies listed below are required for Home Insulation Rebates. What is an EnerGuide home energy assessment? The home...
Renewable energy helps keep energy prices low for Islanders and reduces Prince Edward Island’s need for energy from outside the province. PEI has no local sources of oil, natural gas, or other fuels for traditional forms of electricity. Renewable energy also adds to a cleaner...
Planning to build that dream home? We can help. We want to help make your new home more energy efficient and comfortable. Think energy efficiency when you build. Your new home will cost less to operate, be more comfortable and help reduce your environmental impact. Having a...
When properties or proportions of properties are proposed for designation under the Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA), the province seeks comment and input from interested groups and individuals. Properties Proposed for Designation Currently, there are no properties proposed...
Where does the energy from this wind farm go? All electricity from the North Cape Wind Farm is transmitted to Maritime Electric’s substation in Huntley, PEI. From the Huntley substation, Maritime Electric distributes the electricity to Island customers. Construction of the Wind...
The Eastern Kings Wind Farm, also known as the East Point Wind Farm, has 10 Vestas V-90 turbines with a capacity of three megawatts (MW) each that generate an average of 90 Gigawatt (GW) hours annually. The average house in Prince Edward Island uses about 8,000 kilowatt hours of...
Provincial maps have been updated to help Island residents see areas where development may be restricted due to sensitive environmental features like wetlands. The updated map of Potential Development Restrictions and accompanying guides and checklists can help developers...