Feedback received, through input from hundreds of Islanders and over 60 community, energy and environmental stakeholders about the future of energy in PEI, has been compiled in a new report. The information gathered in the PEI Energy Blueprint - What We Heard Report will help...
During today’s sitting of the PEI Legislature, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, Steven Myers announced the launch of a new online mapping tool to help businesses, not for profits, government and all Islanders identify their vulnerability to coastal flooding and...
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete plan for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Island residents. After receiving more than 500 responses from people through online surveys...
Results from a collaborative engagement approach to hear from people on Prince Edward Island, Indigenous communities, municipalities, industry and experts about the impacts of climate change that they were most concerned with and actions proposed to address those impacts.
Islanders are hard at work coming up with innovative ideas to adapt, mitigate and raise awareness about climate change, with help from provincial funding. The Climate Challenge Fund has provided $1 million annually to help organizations develop innovative solutions to address...
The Government of PEI invites Island residents to take part in one of five upcoming workshops to help develop the province's energy blueprint. Learn more about the options available to power and heat the Island, PEI’s current energy mix and join the conversation on how to ensure...
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on World Environment Day, June 5, 2021: “World Environment Day encourages all of us to appreciate nature and to reflect on the positive actions we can take to leave a cleaner, healthier planet for...
Prince Edward Island sets a national standard for energy efficiency programs, according to a new report. The Canadian Energy Efficiency Scorecard shows PEI leads the country in supporting energy efficiency upgrades for lower income households and has tied with Quebec for second...
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s unprecedented impacts, the Emergency Forestry Task Force has made eleven recommendations to address the immediate needs of private woodlot owners and the forest industry. “We know woodlot owners need help in the salvage of downed wood after the...
A new fund will help support community-based renewable energy generation. The three-year $3.5 million Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) Fund is now open to applications from municipalities, Indigenous communities, and community groups. “Residents know what is needed in...