New grants of up to $100,000 per project are available to help develop emerging clean technologies through the Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT-PEI) Clean Technology Challenge. As the province works toward its net zero goals, researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to...
The final report of the Forestry Commission suggests the future health and resilience of Island forests will depend on striking a better balance. The report, Towards a New Forest Policy, contains 14 recommendations put forward by the thirteen members of the commission who...
Annual report for the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action for the period of 2023-2024
Islanders are working on 16 new and innovative projects as we deal with climate change, thanks to PEI’s climate challenge fund, and government is now calling for new applications. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to empower people of different backgrounds, experiences...
The provincial government is providing $5 million to support 27 new active transportation projects in communities across Prince Edward Island. The Active Transportation Fund has supported projects that encourage more walking and biking since 2020, resulting in over 100 new active...
The provincial government wants to encourage beverage container recycling so people will return more cans and bottles for recycling to help reduce litter on Island roadways. A review of beverage container deposit and refund amounts is currently underway. “We are looking at a made...
After having continued success in small appliance expansion, the Government of Prince Edward Island will be adding more electronics to its recycling program. Effective October 1, 2024, electronics used in sports or physical fitness and small wearable electronic devices will be...
International experts and leaders will gather in Prince Edward Island to discuss sustainable development. Prince Edward Island will host the 2024 Global Sustainable Islands Summit May 22-23, 2024 at Crowbush. “We have big goals to reach net zero emissions in our province by 2040...
Environment, Energy and Climate Action Annual Report for 2022-23
A new fund will help support community-based renewable energy generation. The three-year $3.5 million Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) Fund is now open to applications from municipalities, Indigenous communities, and community groups. “Residents know what is needed in...