Sustainability
Share your thoughts on where new bike racks are needed by filling out the PEI Bike Rack Survey
What is active transportation?
Active transportation (AT) is defined as any self-propelled human form of transportation such as walking, running and cycling...
Share your thoughts on where new bike racks are needed by filling out the PEI Bike Rack Survey
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...
Business energy rebates support businesses, non-profits and institutional organizations, as well as industrial/agricultural facilities in choosing high-efficiency products.
Choosing efficient products will improve your bottom line by reducing your...
Tackling climate change now and in the future will require our best ideas, ingenuity and enterprise. We need viable, long-term solutions as we work to achieve our target of being the first province in Canada to reach net zero.
What is cleantech?...
Island business, organizations, academic institutions and communities developing clean technology may be eligible for funding through the Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund (CRIF). CRIF will provide up to $500,000 for research and development of a...
To help communities become more sustainable, we are expanding energy efficiency solutions to businesses, community centres, agricultural operations and more. These incentives help with energy efficiency advice and rebates so these organizations can be...
The Government of Prince Edward Island wants to assist Island communities with sustainable community development through community-based renewable energy generation. Through building cleaner communities, we can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is offering eligible Islanders and organizations a $500 rebate for those who purchase an e-Bike (Power Assisted Bicycle). The purpose of the program is to encourage greater adoption of Active Transportation options...
There are environmental and economic benefits to driving an EV. Burning fossil fuels (like gas or diesel) produces GHG emissions and impacts our air quality. Driving an EV is one way to reduce GHG emissions from transportation and, at the same time,...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is offering one of the most generous electric vehicle (EV) incentive in Canada by providing $5,000 to Islanders who purchase a new or used EV. Government will also offer $2,500 to those who buy a plug-in hybrid from...
Supporting more sustainable transportation in Prince Edward Island will help Islanders lower their impact on the environment, while encouraging more walking, cycling, and community transit. Encouraging the use of electric vehicles is part of the...
If you are interested in installing a heat pump, check your eligibility for a point of sale heat pump rebate or a free heat pump for low income Islanders. If you are a business, learn more about business energy rebates. If you have a long term rental...
Starting May 1, 2024, Notice of Assessments will not be accepted for income verification. This change is because Notice of Assessments do not include marital status information or total household income amount, both of which are needed to verify total...
Due to high demand, the Free Home Insulation Program is temporarily closed to new applicants. This pause will help us manage the current client backlog and prepare more installers to reduce wait times. The program will re-open once the backlog is under...
What are greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions?
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the gases that are released into the atmosphere as a result of certain activities. GHGs are accumulating in the atmosphere like a blanket, trapping heat and raising global...
One easy way to cut fuel consumption, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to avoid unnecessary idling of your vehicle's engine.
If all drivers avoided unnecessary idling for three minutes a day, we would prevent 1.4 million tonnes of...
A home energy assessment, also known as an energy audit, can help you save energy and make your home more comfortable. Home energy assessments from one of the companies listed below are required for Home Insulation Rebates.
What is an EnerGuide home...
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...
As stipulated in the Net-zero Carbon Act, the Minister shall prepare a report on climate change risks and progress made toward targets, beginning with a report for 2021 and continuing with a report for each subsequent year. This is the report for the...
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...
This single application will cover all Free Programs, including the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program. There is no need to submit multiple applications.
If you applied for a free heat pump between Friday October 4 at 10:40am and Monday, October...
Planning to build that dream home? We can help. We want to help make your new home more energy efficient and comfortable.
Think energy efficiency when you build. Your new home will cost less to operate, be more comfortable and help reduce your...
Find a Net Zero funding program that's right for you using the Net Zero Navigator.
The Government of PEI aims to achieve Net Zero by 2040. This aggressive target has already established PEI as a climate leader in Canada and around the globe. We will...
The PEI Electric Vehicle Charger Funding Program is temporarily closed for applications due to over subscription. If you would like to be put on a wait list for potential future programs/funding, please email EVChargerRebate@gov.pe.ca.
The PEI...
Prince Edward Island is one of the global leaders in the development of wind energy.
The five gauges presented below represent the total PEI electrical load, total on-Island generation (both from wind and fossil fuels), and the breakdown of how much...
Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles may be eligible for the Electric Vehicle (EV) Universal Incentives.
Enter an electric vehicle’s unique vehicle identification number (VIN) to see if the vehicle has already had rebate(s) applied to it. Vehicles are...
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 program makes solar power more affordable than...
A new approach to energy generation will help Island communities take the lead on how they power their homes and businesses. Energy independence for PEI communities will require diverse, local solutions and there is no one size fits all solution. The...
Supporting more sustainable transportation in Prince Edward Island will help Islanders lower their impact on the environment, while encouraging more walking, cycling, and community transit.
What is sustainable transportation?
Sustainable transportation...
Assistance is available for low-to-moderate-income Islanders to make their homes more energy efficient in winter. The Winter Warming Program provides free air sealing and other energy-efficient upgrades to a residence through our efficiencyPEI partner...