Reducing Emissions
This section provides general information on the introduction of carbon pricing in Prince Edward Island under the Climate Leadership Act and regulations.
What is the Carbon Levy?
Prince Edward Island is implementing a made in PEI carbon pricing plan...
If you stop for more than 10 seconds, except in traffic, turn off your engine. Unnecessary idling wastes money and fuel, and produces greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.
Why do drivers idle?
Warming up or cooling down a vehicle is the...
In Prince Edward Island, 48 per cent of green house emissions come from transportation.
A gas powered vehicle produces about 3.61 tonnes of CO2 a year whereas an electric vehicle produces about 0.89 tonnes of CO2 a year.
Electric vehicles are an...
The 2018 Budget Address outlined the following program:
A large part of our efforts will be to engage Islanders directly in reducing carbon emissions and working to make electricity cheaper. Significantly, we are in this plan committing to providing...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has developed a 10-year energy strategy to reduce energy use, establish cleaner and locally produced energy sources and moderate future energy price increases.
A path to a stronger, more sustainable and resilient...
Prince Edward Island generates around 2,000 kilotonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) each year. This is less than 1 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. On average, each Islander generates about 12 tonnes GHGs each year, which is lower than the...
Everyone should benefit from energy efficiency, regardless of income.
The Home Energy Low-income Program (HELP) provides free air-sealing and energy efficient upgrades to qualified low-income Islanders.
Am I eligible for the Home Energy Low-income...
efficiencyPEI offers grants for the installation of insulation, air sealing improvements as well as ENERGY STAR® windows and doors. Upgrades to the shell of a house (known as a building envelope) protects it from the elements and can yield big savings on...
Why should I build efficiently?
Your home will cost less to operate!
An energy efficient home required less energy to heat (or cool) and reduces your monthly utility bills. Having a comprehensive plans evaluation done before you build gibes you the...
Transportation is vital to our everyday life on Prince Edward Island. It gets us to where we work, play, shop, and carry out countless other activities. Not only do we rely on transportation for personal reasons, but we also rely on transportation for...
Whether you need to go to work, school, shopping, an appointment or out for pleasure, T3 Transit is the public transit bus system to help you get there.
Routes and Locations
T3 Transit operates Monday to Saturday in the Charlottetown area. Reduced...
Reduce energy use
Change the way you think about transportation
Insulate your home
Make every drop count
Cool wash and hang to dry
High efficiency appliances
Switch to "green power"
Recycle
Repurpose
Plants, our new best friend
Get the full...
Tree planting is a time honoured tradition on Prince Edward Island. People plant trees to beautify their homes, properties and communities; stabilize soils and create wind buffers; improve wildlife habitats; restore forest health; and grow high value...