Whether you wish to BUY YOUR FIRST HOME or need to RENOVATE or make REPAIRS in order to stay in your existing house, help is available! All Residents Down Payment Assistance Program - Saving for a down payment for your first home may seem impossible. Depending on your income, you...
Installing a heat pump can help you save money on your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Islanders with an annual household net income of $100,000 or less may be eligible for a free heat pump and electric water heater for their home, and those who heat with oil may be eligible for heat pumps systems and other benefits, based on household size with an income threshold of up to $129,000 for larger families. The Government of Prince Edward Island has finalized agreements with the Government of Canada to deliver the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA) benefits through the...
Beginning December 1, the Government of Prince Edward Island will offer qualified low-income Islanders a free heat pump. This will assist in eliminating the need for fossil burning heat sources in residential homes. “We are working to make it easier and more affordable for...
Supporting Island Families - Hundreds of Island households are making home renovations with grants from the provincial government. The PEI Home Renovation Program will fund renovations for 250 Island households this year. Since the program began in 2013, over 580 households – or...
Due to high demand, the Free Home Insulation Program is temporarily closed to new applicants. This pause will help us manage the current client backlog and prepare more installers to reduce wait times. The program will re-open once the backlog is under control. If you’d like to join the waitlist, please apply through the Net Zero Free Programs single-intake application: [Net Zero Free Programs]. If you qualify for the Free Insulation Program, you’ll see an option to join the waitlist after entering your income information. If you have any questions, please email sustainable@gov.pe.ca. Free...
Assistance is available for low-to-moderate-income Islanders to make their homes more energy efficient in winter. The Winter Warming Program provides free air sealing and other energy-efficient upgrades to a residence through our efficiencyPEI partner service organization Summerhill Connect including: Installing a programmable thermostat, Installing a low-flow shower head, Providing a voucher for a free heating system cleaning (up to $115 value), Providing ENERGY STAR® LED light bulbs. Simple measures can have a big impact on the amount of heat lost in your home. Savings can vary from $250 to...
Are you planning to build a new home? Wondering about the best way to build efficiently? Big things like heating systems might seem like they should be your first step - but there are a lot of things you can (and should) consider doing first. The seven steps below are...
Starting Wednesday, Island residents with an annual household income under $75,000 will be eligible for a free heat pump. “The free heat pump program makes it easy for Island homeowners to help the province reach our nation-leading net zero goals. We’re closing in on nearly 3000...
The PEI Home Renovation Programs can provide financial assistance to home owners through three renovation programs. One application can be submitted to assess your eligibility for the PEI Home Renovation Program, Seniors Home Repair Program, and the Seniors Safe @ Home Program. PEI Home Renovation Program The PEI Home Renovation Program provides financial assistance to qualifying Islanders to help cover the cost of major structural renovations to their homes. Eligible applicants may receive up to a maximum of $12,000 for eligible renovations to the structure, heating, plumbing, and electrical...