Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action

Provides an instant rebate offered for a bicycle purchase at the cash register of participating retailers. The rebate amount is up to $100 with retail prices from $150 to $2,000 (before tax). Limited to five rebates per transaction. Eligible types are new and non-powered (i.e. non-electr...

An instant rebate of $500 is available for e-bike purchases that retail from $1,200 (before tax). Rebate is applied at the cash register. One rebate is eligible for residents and up to five rebates for organizations per calendar year. E-bikes must meet the following conditions: Ele...

Rebate for homeowners who install Energy Star certified heating equipment including: Heat pumps Boilers and heaters Water saving devices Biomass heating devices Other eligible energy saving products See website for details on rebate amounts, approved brands, and contractor...

Offers home energy assessment to homeowners at a subsidized rate. The assessments provide information about a home's energy performance.

Rebate program for homeowners who install energy efficient insulation, air sealing improvements and Energy Star rated windows and doors. Note: Applicants may be eligible for assistance with up-front costs for materials and installation through Finance PEI's Energy Efficiency Loan Progra...

Provides financial rebates of up to $5000.00 for eligible people who are planning to have a home built. By building a home to be energy efficient, homeowners will also see long-term benefits such as: Reduced energy consumption and construction costs Lower monthly utility bills becaus...

Provides financial incentive to homeowners, businesses and farms to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy bills. Rebates include: Homes: $1000.00/kilowatt installed, up to 40% of installed costs, to a maximum of $10,000.00 Bus...

Free services offered for low income homeowners to help insulate their homes from cold weather and help make houses more energy efficient. Includes: Air sealing Energy efficient light bulbs Low flow showerhead Programmable thermostat Voucher for a free furnace/boiler cleanin...

Online searchable registry of properties that exceed regulatory limits and are deemed a contaminated site. Registry can be searched by the community the property is in or by the property identification number (PID).

Provides water testing services to measure bacteria levels or for chemical analysis.

Provides a 24/7 phone number for the public to report environmental emergencies. The Environmental Emergency Response Team responds to reports of emergencies including oil, fish kills, and pesticide and chemical spills.

Issues special waste permits for materials that cannot be disposed of through PEI's regular waste management system. Special waste includes: Asbestos-containing material Metal-containing or hydro-carbon contaminated soils Sharps (needles, broken glass or other sharp objects c...

Issues an activity permit in a watercourse, wetland or 15 m buffer zone on or near one's property. Forms should be submitted at least six weeks before the anticipated project start date. Charged permit: Boardwalk construction in a buffer zone Boardwalk construction in a wetland ...

Provides licenses to those who wish to fish recreationally during angling season. Angling for freshwater fish species begins April 15th of each year but date may vary depending on location and species. Website also includes information about: Angling season opening and closing date...

Issues burning permits for Category 2, 3 and 4 fires to those who wish to use outdoor fire pits/fireplaces or to dispose of grasses, brush, leaves or other woody debris during fire season (March 15th to November 15th).Permits are not required for Category 1 fire (burning domestic brush) and c...

Website provides information about the current Fire Weather Index across PEI. The index establishes the risk of forest or brush fires and if there are any burn restrictions based on the current weather and other environmental factors. The index is updated daily at 2pm during fire se...

Offers Firearms Safety Courses needed to obtain a hunting license in PEI. Upon successful completion of the course, students may be issued one of the following licenses depending on their age: Age 18 years and over: Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) for non-restricted firear...

Offers advice and financial assistance to landowners in PEI to help them manage their private woodlots. Includes: Technical advice from a forester or forest technician Forest management plan (developed by a private sector forest consultant) Funding of up to 70% of the estimated co...

Provides the opportunity for private landowners, farmers or businesses to apply to have hedgerows planted in the interest of environmental protection. Trees and shrubs can be planted for the following reasons: Protecting soil from wind and rain erosion Preventing runoff from entering...

Offers Hunting Safety and Bow Hunting Safety courses to those who wish to hunt on PEI. Courses includes: PEI Bow Hunting Safety Course (online) Hunter Safety Course Tree Stand Safety Course (online) A practical bow shooting test Note: Please see 211 record for "Hunting L...

Issues licenses to legally hunt and wildlife in PEI. Hunting migratory birds requires a federal licence. Hunting season begins September 1st.

Provides online access to reports pertaining to land use, PEI forests, and woodlot owner surveys.

Provides information on reporting dead or injured wildlife in Epekwitk / PEI and safely disposing of dead wildlife found on private property. Property owners are responsible for disposing of dead wild animals found on their property. For dead animals in a municipality, contact the local p...

Offers a Trapper Education Course required to apply for a trapping license in PEI. Courses are offered twice per year, usually in April and October.

Issues trapping licenses to those who wish to trap furbearing wild animals in PEI and have completed a Trapper Education Course. Information is available online about where trapping is permitted. Note: Please see 211 record for "Trapper Education Course".

Provides free insulation to eligible applicants. Access PEI connects homeowners with contractors who will install the insulation. Note: Households who have already applied for a free heat pump do not need to apply; staff will be in contact to help with updates to the application.

Provides a free heat pump and installation services to eligible applicants. Access PEI connects homeowners with contractors who will set up an appointment to do an initial assessment of the home. Contractors have a list of eligible heat pumps covered under this program and are paid directly...

Online tool to help individuals, families, community groups, and businesses find programs that reduce environmental impact and energy bills. Includes: Energy efficient upgrades such as insulation, heat pumps, boilers and heaters, hot water heaters and recovery, and biomass heat E-bik...