When the Free Heat Pump Program was launched in 2021, George and Marion Smith of Summerside did not think they would qualify. Their daughter Karen went online and applied for them, but at that time, her parents’ household income was just a bit over the limit to qualify. Since...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has announced further initiatives to provide Islanders with long term solutions to their energy needs and address the cost of heating and cooling their homes. The existing Free Heat Pump Program will expand eligibility to include income...
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...
A heat pump can lower your heating costs considerably and double as a cooling system in the summer. As with any new piece of equipment, your heat pump works best when properly used. Check out our tips on getting the most out of your heat pump. 1. Set and forget! Settings are the...
You must have a valid P.E.I. installer’s licence and an acceptable level of general liability and pollution insurance to install, alter or inspect a home heat tank or system in P.E.I. In order to get a licence, you must verify that you have professional knowledge and skills that are current and have successfully completed either an installer’s course or an industry-based training program approved by the Minister of Communities, Land and Environment. A PEI home heat tank installer’s licence is valid for a maximum two-year period and will expire on January 31 on the second year following the...
Printable PDF with tips on how to get the most out of your heat pump and how to deal with some common issues with your heat pump.
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...
Recommendations of the Environmental Advisory Council - Public Forest Council Joint Working Group on Biomass Heat