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Free Heat Pump Program

Free Heat Pump Program - Heat pumps are an energy efficient way to heat and cool your home, using less energy than oil, and saving you money. To be eligible for a free heat pump, you must be income-qualified, own your home, and the property must be tax-assessed at $300,000 or less.

Free Insulation Program

Free Insulation Program - Upgrading your home's insulation is not only good for the enviromment, it will also save you money on heating and cooling. To qualify for free insulation, including installation, you must be income-qualified, own your home, and the property must be tax-assessed at $300,000 or less.

Free Electric Hot Water Heater Program

Free Electric Hot Water Heater Program - Upgrading your hot water heater to electric is a simple way to make your home more energy efficient, and to lower your overall energy costs. To qualify for a free electric hot water heater, including installation, you must be income-qualified, own your home, and the property must be tax-assessed at $300,000 or less.

Instant rebate on ductless heat pumps for existing homes

Point of Sale Heat Pump Rebate - Heat pumps are an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home, using less energy than oil, and saving you money. You may be eligible for a $1200 rebate on each heat pump you buy, deducted from the price at the time of sale. This instant rebate does not apply to new home construction.

Test your home's efficiency with an Energy Audit

Energy Audit - During an energy audit a specialist tests your home or building to find places that may be wasting energy, evaluating things like the heating and cooling system, the insulation, and gaps in windows and doors. Fixing trouble spots that the audit finds will make your home or building more comfortable and save you money on heating and cooling. You may be eligible for an energy audit at a subsidized rate of $99 plus HST.

Rebates on windows, doors and insulation for existing homes

Home Insulation Rebate - Sealing gaps, adding ENERGY STAR® windows and doors, and improving your insulation will make your home more comfortable and environmentally friendly. It will also save you money.

Energy efficiency rebates are for everyone, but Islanders with a lower income can receive larger rebates. For different types of upgrades the rebates vary, which is why we require, and subsidize, an energy audit for this program. An audit will help you choose the right improvements.

Solar Electric Rebates for existing homes and businesses

Solar Electric Rebate - Solar electric power works hand-in-hand with other efficiency upgrades to lower your energy bills. We make solar power more affordable than ever by providing rebates for Island homeowners, farms and businesses to install solar panels. If supplied and installed by an efficiencyPEI Network of Excellence contractor, you could be eligible for a rebate of up to 40% of installed costs, to a maximum of $10,000.

Rebates for energy efficient equipment such as heat pumps, boilers and heaters, hot water heaters and recovery, and biomass heat

Energy Efficient Equipment Rebates - Energy efficient equipment such as air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, water saving devices, biomass heating devices, and other energy saving products can lower your overall energy costs. For this type of equipment, installed in either your home or long-term rentals, you can access efficiencyPEI rebates. Apply online within one year of installation in an existing property.

Rebates for New Home Construction

New Construction Rebate - It pays to think about energy efficiency when you build. Your new home or rental property will cost less to operate, be more comfortable and help reduce your environmental impact. Our energy partners can arrange for a certified energy advisor to evaluate your building plans before you build. And we subsidize more than 80% of the cost of this evaluation and follow-up assessment, so it only costs you $99 + HST.

When you build using the advisor's recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of your design you can apply for up to $5,000 in rebates.

Note: for this rebate rental properties include townhouses, duplexes and seasonal homes only.

Rebates on energy efficient upgrades to your home or apartment

Winter Warming Incentive - When it comes to energy efficiency, small upgrades can make a big difference to your overall energy costs. Whether you own your own home or you rent and pay for your heat, Winter Warming Incentives can help income-eligible Islanders with energy-efficient upgrades, including:

• Free air sealing
• Installing a programmable thermostat
• Installing a low-flow shower head
• Providing a voucher for a free heating system cleaning (up to $115 value)
• Providing ENERGY STAR® LED light bulbs

Rebates and advice for businesses, community centres, agricultural operations and more

Community Energy Solutions - Businesses, community centres, agricultural operations and more can now take advantage of energy efficient rebates and advice from efficiencyPEI. We can help with energy savings projects like upgrades to heating systems, optimizing ventilation, thermostats and controls, and more. Larger operations may be eligible for custom solutions such as a feasibility study and access to an onsite energy manager.

Applicants will get a free energy audit by one of our approved auditors to help make the right energy saving decisions. Apply before you begin your project.

Funds for energy efficient upgrades to Multi-unit Residential Building (MURB)

MURB Incentives - Multi-unit residential building owners can apply for energy efficiency rebates and incentives such as sealing and upgrading windows and doors, improving insulation, and upgrading hot water heaters and heating and cooling systems. EfficiencyPEI also has rebates and grants to make smaller improvements like providing low-flow shower heads, efficient LED light bulbs and programmable thermostats that will help low income residents be more comfortable and save money.

Rebates on energy efficient products for your business

Business Rebates - Upgrading the products used to help run your business, such as energy efficient coolers and heat pumps, and ENERGY STAR® and efficient DLC lighting (indoor and out), can not only reduce your environmental impact, but can also improve your bottom line. Island businesses, non-profits or industrial/agricultural facilities can apply for up to 50% of costs to purchase and install approved high-efficiency products and equipment in a non-residential building. Rebates are also available to businesses that provide tourist and short-term rental accommodations.

Funds to help organizations to install EV Charging Stations

Commercial EV Charge Program - To encourage business and community organizations to install electric vehicle charging stations in public spaces, the PEI Electric Vehicle Charging Fund will support up to 75% of pre-approved costs for business, academic and community organizations in PEI. Depending on the type of charger installed the program will fund eligible expenditures to a maximum of $75,000 per charger.

Rebates on heat pumps for non-profits

When running a non-profit, whether an organization or a municipality, you want every dollar to support your mission. The Community Revitalization Program provides rebates of up to $20,000 for heat pumps to help your community space become more energy efficient, while reducing your costs. Contact a Community Development Officer before applying.

Loans for residential home heating equipment

Thinking of upgrading your residential heating system to a cleaner, more efficient heat source? The Residential Home Heating Loan Program can help get you started. Eligible applicants can receive a loan of up to $30,000 for the purchase and installation of equipment – and you don't have to pay the interest. This includes heat pumps, water heating devices, biomass heating devices, and other energy-saving products. Apply for the loan before you have your equipment installed.