Investing in infrastructure Inter-tidal reefs in Souris are successfully protecting the causeway and shoreline from the effects of climate change and storm surge events. Engineers PEI have recognized this innovative engineering project with the 2018 Environment Award. "The...
New resources are available to help Islanders learn more about the risks of coastal and inland flooding, which is increasing due to climate change. PEI’s 3000-kilometre coast is made up of beaches, sand dunes, cliffs, marshes, bays, estuaries, and inlets. The Island’s coastline...
Fillable PDF Residential Rental Efficiency Rebates form. You can download, fill in your information, print and sign and return to efficiencyPEI for processing or drop off at any Access PEI location. Note: this form only applies to installs that take place before June 2, 2025...
Islanders are invited to fill out a new survey on forest policy. Towards A New Forest Policy – a discussion paper by the Prince Edward Island Forestry Commission contains 13 key issues related to forestry including the future of a legislative framework, sustainability of biomass...
Prince Edward Island’s Water Act comes into effect on June 16. This comprehensive Act, which was developed with considerable input from the stakeholders and public from 2014 – 2017 by then Minister Robert Mitchell will provide fair access to water for everyone, while ensuring the...
The 2010 State of the Environment report measures data on key indicators of the health of Prince Edward Island's natural environment. This is the second progress report on the state of the environment.
Prince Edward Island’s new energy strategy calls for strengthened consumer protections and upgrades to infrastructure, while highlighting energy equity and affordability. The PEI Energy Strategy outlines high-level priorities to achieve the Government of Prince Edward Island’s...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is working with the UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation and the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering to assess Georgetown as PEI's first net zero community. The first step is to understand how Georgetown uses...
Speaker, author, and award-winning innovator Søren Hermansen will deliver a public talk on building an energy positive Island. “Hermansen won the Goteborg award - known as the environmental version of the Nobel prize - for his work with sustainable energy and he inspired Samsø...
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s unprecedented impacts, government has formed a task force to address the immediate needs of private woodlot owners and the forest industry. “We know woodlot owners need a plan to help in the salvage of downed wood after the hurricane. PEI’s...