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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...
If you own any parcel of land in PEI that is used to keep (raise or assemble), grow or dispose of animals, you must register with the Prince Edward Island Premises Identification Program. There is no cost to register your premises. Each parcel of land you own, even if the...
No matter what the season, there are plenty of ways to stay active outdoors in Prince Edward Island. Trails The Confederation Trail stretches 435 kilometers and goes from one end of the Island to the other. Tracing the route of what once was the Prince Edward Island railway, the...
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...
What is an unsightly property? An unsightly property refers to any property that has dilapidated buildings, derelict vehicles and litter located on the property which is visible to the public. How do I file a complaint about an unsightly property? Concerned residents can call the...
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...
What is a Fine Option program? A Fine Option program allows an individual the option of paying a fine, in part or whole, through the performance of Community Service Work. Community Service Work is volunteer hours performed for non-profit community organizations or municipalities...