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...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has announced further initiatives to provide Islanders with long term solutions to their energy needs and address the cost of heating and cooling their homes. The existing Free Heat Pump Program will expand eligibility to include income...
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 among Islanders. E-Bikes are a cleaner and more efficient mode of transportation when compared to single passenger vehicles. What is an e-Bike? Power-assist bicycles are also called electric bikes or e-bikes. On PEI, a power-assist bicycle is defined as a pedal-driven bicycle of conventional exposed fork-and-frame bicycle design and appearance...
Islanders with a low-income may be eligible for a free electric hot water heater for their homes. To be eligible, you must have an annual household income of $100,000 or less, you must own your home, and it must be your principle residence. Your water must currently be heated by fossil fuels (heating oil or propane) to be eligible. How do I apply? You can apply for a free electric hot water heater online by clicking the blue button at the bottom of this page. If you would like help with your application, you can visit your local Access PEI where staff will help you verify your income and help...
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 control. If you’d like to join the waitlist, please apply through the Net Zero Free Programs single-intake application: [Net Zero Free Programs]. If you qualify for the Free Insulation Program, you’ll see an option to join the waitlist after entering your income information. If you have any questions, please email sustainable@gov.pe.ca. Free...
Government recently presented The Reach Foundation with a donation of $25,000 to assist them in setting up a bicycle refurbishing and recycling program. The Reach Foundation is a safe, stigma free environment for youth who are transitioning from mental health and addiction...
In the fall, government committed to developing an Adaptation Plan to ensure Prince Edward Island is working towards a future that is resilient to the impacts of climate change. “We are taking action on climate change and our Net-Zero Framework will help us reduce GHG emissions...
The impact of storm surges and coastal erosion is an issue PEI has always faced. But the work of some innovative Islanders, coupled with financial support from government, has helped cushion that impact—literally. “This is a soft approach,” says Kalyee Busniuk, watershed...
Sixteen groups will receive over a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to...
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...