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Feedback received through input from hundreds of Islanders and over 60 community, energy and environmental stakeholders about the future of energy in PEI has been compiled in this PEI Energy Blueprint - What We Heard Report.
What is the PEI Air Monitoring Hub? The PEI Air Monitoring Data Hub is a website where you can find ambient air quality data and annual PEI Air Quality Reports. The data is presented in an easy-to-use dashboard type format with interactive maps and graphs. Where does the data come from? The data comes from real-time monitoring equipment that continuously collects data at three sites; Wellington, Charlottetown and Southampton. At each location ground-level ozone (O 3), nitrogen oxides (NO X) and fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5 (particles that have a mean diameter of 2.5 microns or less) are...
Precipitation samples are collected on a weekly basis from monitoring equipment in Southampton, PEI. The precipitation that is collected includes rainwater and snow, often called wet precipitation. The main objective of the sampling is to monitor changes of precipitation quality...
The PEI government is encouraging business and community organizations across the province to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations targeted for business and public use. PEI electric vehicle charger funding will support up to 75% of eligible costs for business, academic and community organizations in PEI to install commercial EV chargers in public parking areas, workplaces, light-duty vehicle fleet parking, and designated multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). More detail is offered under definitions below. How do I access EV charger funding? Read through the eligibility below and...
Lawn care companies must meet certain requirements to operate in Prince Edward Island. What licenses and certifications are required? A lawn care company must hold a valid Class E (landscape) Pesticide Application Business License if they wish to apply pesticides. A company...
The Department has developed a scoring system to report on water quality in watersheds, so that Islanders can see the general health of water and compare it to that of other PEI watersheds. What is being reported on? Each watershed is scored on: The groundwater nitrate...
How can we prepare for heat waves? Scout Environmental has launched the "Stay Cool, PEI" campaign with funding from the Government of PEI's Climate Challenge Fund. This campaign will raise awareness and provide people with helpful information to prepare for extreme heat events...
The PEI Energy Blueprint Discussion Paper, developed to show the status of energy in PEI, will kick off a public engagement process to help develop an updated energy strategy for the province.
What is the Wildlife Conservation Fund? The Wildlife Conservation Fund provides funding for the protection and enhancement of wildlife and wildlife habitats on Prince Edward Island. The fund is generated from the annual licence fees of anglers, hunters and trappers, and from the...
Wild creatures live all around us and usually they go unnoticed as we go about our daily lives. However, sometimes they can create problems by feeding on crops or garbage, making loud noises, spreading diseases or harming livestock and pets. Where can I experience Island Wildlife...