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    What is Net Zero?
    Net-zero means achieving a balance between the emissions we produce through day-to-day activities and how much can be absorbed by the natural environment and through technology. To achieve net-zero we must reduce emissions across all sectors and industries, switch to cleaner sources of energy, and demonstrate a commitment to innovation and transformational change.
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    Net Zero Funding Navigator
    As an Island resident you are eligible for Government of PEI rebates and incentives. Use the Net-Zero funding navigator tool to determine which incentives and rebates you or your business are eligible for.
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    Sustainable Communities
    The sustainable communities initiative will tap great ideas from Island communities so that energy generation is designed to fit the need in that community and use the resources they have available.
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    Sustainable Transportation
    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.
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Building a sustainable future

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Path to Net Zero

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 continue to take innovative action to reduce emissions and reach this critical goal.

2
Clean Tech on Prince Edward Island

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.

3
Active Transportation

Active transportation (AT) is defined as any self-propelled human form of transportation such as walking, running and cycling. It is designed to get people to a particular destination whether it is work, school or to the grocery store.

4
Building Resilience: Climate Adaptation

A road map for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Islanders.

5
Agriculture, Land, and Environment

The agriculture industry is deeply intertwined with the environment and culture on Prince Edward Island, There are programs to assist framers and agricultural land owners in playing an active role in PEI's transition to Net Zero.

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Building Better: Business and Home Energy Efficiency

Programs, incentives, and rebates to help Islanders improve the efficiency of their homes and commercial operations through energy upgrades. 

Greenhouse gas (GHG)
Emission Sources

44
44% from cars, trucks, buses, boats, off-road vehicles, and other transportation
25
25% from Agriculture including fertilizer use, livestock, and manure management
18
18% from homes and buildings, with the use of fossil fuels for heating
13 %hjresh
13% from Industry, waste, and other

Incentives

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Electric Vehicle Incentive
Learn more electric vehicle charging station
Electric Vehicle Charging Funding Program
Learn more e-bikes
e-Bike Incentive
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Bicycle Rebate
Learn more home energy assessment
Home Energy Assessments
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Home Insulation Rebates
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Winter Warming Incentive
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Free Home Insulation Program (Income Qualified Program)
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Free Electric Hot Water Heater Program (Income Qualified Program)
Learn more heat pump outside of a house
Free Heat Pump Program (Income Qualified Program)
Learn more house under construction
New Home Construction Incentives
Learn more Heat Pump
Energy Efficient Equipment Rebates
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Solar Electric Rebate Program
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Business Energy Rebate
Federal grant - learn more Canada Greener Homes Federal Grant
Canada Greener Homes Grant

Read the 2040 Net Zero Framework report.

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Prince Edward Island is a wonderful place to live, work, learn, innovate and raise a family. To sustain and grow opportunity in PEI for generations to come, a significant commitment is needed, by all Islanders, to transition to an economy that is both sustainable and prosperous.

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