Renewable Energy
The PEI Energy Corporation develops and promotes the development of energy systems and the generation, production, transmission and distribution of energy in all its forms on an economic and efficient basis, to provide financial assistance for the...
Fuelwood: Safe, Effective and Affordable.
Islanders have traditionally used firewood as a cost-effective and readily available cooking and heating fuel. In recent years high fuel oil costs and concern over fossil fuels and climate change have increased...
PLEASE NOTE: All heat pump installations require the Certificate of Compliance from the electrical permit. Please obtain the Certificate from the Installer, and include it with the application materials.
As of April 1, 2019, all heat pump installations...
Prince Edward Island is one of the global leaders in the development of wind energy.
The PEI Provincial Energy Strategy continues to emphasize the role of wind energy as part of the Island's sustainable energy portfolio.
PEI has a total peak...
The Province operates a number of co-management agreements with community and environmental groups and forest management companies.
One of these agreements is with ACFOR, a small ecological forestry company that focuses on sustainable forest management...
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is a technology that converts sunlight into electricity. The use of solar energy can lower energy bills for Islanders, working hand-in-hand with other efficiency upgrades.
The Solar Electric Rebate Program makes solar power more...
Wind energy helps keep energy prices low for Islanders and reduces Prince Edward Island’s need for energy from outside the province. PEI has no sources of oil, natural gas, or other fuels for traditional forms of electricity. Wind energy also adds to a...