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Contractor (Earth-mover) Licensing Program
2024-03-25
The Contractor Licencing Program and related certifications allow contractors to carry out high quality work in and adjacent to watercourses, wetlands and buffer zones with benefit of an expedited response time from Environment, Energy and Climate Action.
Eligible activities include shoreline...
Home Resilience
2024-03-22
Many homes are at risk of flooding from heavy rainfall and plumbing leaks. Heavy rainfall events will become more common with climate change. Home flooding can happen when water seeps into your house by the foundation and through windows that are at or below ground level.
How can I protect...
Net Zero Advisory Committee Members
2024-03-22
In 2022, government released the Net Zero Framework with a vision to become Canada’s first Net Zero Province with targets for Net Zero Energy by 2030 and Net Zero for GHG Emissions by 2040.
The Net Zero Advisory Committee provides advice based on diverse experience, knowledge, and evidence to the...
Bicycle Rebate
2024-03-20
The Bicycle Rebate will help increase active transportation on the Island. The goal is to grow a vibrant culture of cycling in PEI, where many residents incorporate cycling into their active and healthy lifestyles.
Rebate Amount
This is an instant rebate offered at the cash register to PEI...
Domestic Brush Burning - Frequently Asked Questions
2024-03-15
Do I need to obtain a burning permit?
For Category 1 fires (burning of piles smaller than two metres by three metres) and campfires - no, but you now need to check the burn restrictions to see when you are allowed to burn.
For Category 2,3, and 4 fires – yes, you...
Instant Rebates on Energy Efficiency Products
2024-03-15
Instant rebates are offered on certified energy efficient appliances and other select products purchased at participating retailers across PEI. When an Island consumer purchases a new unit that meets the eligibility criteria for efficiency, the cost will be automatically reduced at the cash...
Categories of Outdoor Fires
2024-03-14
PLEASE NOTE: These rules are only in effect during fire season (March 15-November 15 of each year).
If you light a fire, you must ensure it is extinguished before leaving the area.
What are the burning categories?
Category 1 Fires
A burning permit is not...
Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
2024-03-13
There is a growing need for wildfire prevention and mitigation as we continue to move our communities further into the Wildland Urban Interface. The wildland urban interface (WUI) refers to homes and communities that intermingle with wildland fuels. This interface creates heightened risk for forest...
Reporting Wildfires and Forest Fires
2024-03-13
Who do I call to report a wildfire on PEI?
To report a wildfire, forest fire or grass fire emergency, call 911 and include the following information:
Community name where the fire is occurring,
Route number and/or road name,
Civic number of the property where the fire is...
FireSmart
2024-03-12
What is FireSmart?
FireSmart Canada leads the development of resources and programs designed to empower the public and increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire across Canada.
FireSmart Canada is a national organization, designed to help Canadians understand and mitigate wildfire risks around...