Resources
Small changes can make a big difference to how prepared you are for a changing climate. Below you’ll find resources and expert guidance to help you protect your home and community from extreme weather.
Flooding
Flood Protection Rebate Program
Want help covering the cost of installing flood protection devices like sump pumps in your home? The City of Charlottetown’s Flood Protection Rebate Program helps residents against flood damage by providing rebates on eligible devices.
Coastal Hazard Assessment
Want to know more about the risks to your coastal property? Apply for a free Coastal Hazard Assessment (CHA). It will provide you with a summary of the potential erosion and flood hazards you may face.
Coastal Hazard & Risk Information System
Do you know CHRIS? PEI’s Climate Hazard & Risk Information System (CHRIS) is an interactive map that will help you visualize the impact of different climate hazards on communities and properties around the island.
How to Create a Rain Garden
Looking to create a rain garden? Rain gardens are an efficient and beautiful way to manage stormwater. Check out this guide for information on how to plan and build one on your property.
3 Steps to Home Flood Protection
Want a quick visual reminder of what you can do at home? Follow these Three Steps to Cost-Effective Home Flood Protection to reduce your risks and lower the cost of cleanup if flooding occurs.
Flood Hazards in PEI
Movie time! Watch this short animated video to learn more about how climate change is impacting your community through increased risks of coastal and inland flooding.
Home Preparedness Checklist
Take action to reduce the impacts of flooding to your home.
Flood Protection Product Guide
Need tips on what products to look for? Check out our mini guide.
Storms
Home Insulation Rebates
EfficiencyPEI offers grants for the installation of measures like insulation and ENERGY STAR® windows and doors to protect your home from the elements, and save on heating and cooling costs.
Heat Pump Rebates
You may be eligible for a $900 point of sale rebate on mini-split heat pumps for your home. Learn more about the program and how to find a Network of Excellence contractor to get you started.
Energy Efficient Equipment Rebates
Additional rebates are available through EPEI for energy efficient equipment such as air exchange systems, hot water heaters & air and ground source heat pumps. Get the full list and find out if you are eligible to apply.
Instant Rebates
Get Instant Rebates on energy efficient appliances and products such as dehumidifiers, fans and room air purifiers, directly from participating retailers.
Hedgerow Planting Program
If you are a property owner, you may be eligible to apply to the Province’s Hedgerow Planting Program, which provides trees or shrubs to protect the soil from wind and rain erosion, and prevent runoff.
Residential Tree Planting Program
If you live in Stratford, you may be eligible for Stratford’s Residential Tree Planting Program, which can help you in sourcing and planting a native tree for your yard.
Home Preparedness Checklist
Take action to reduce the impacts of storm damage to your home.
Storm Protection Product Guide
Need tips on what products to look for? Check out our mini guide.
Wildfires
FireSmart PEI
Be FireSmart — remove fuel from around your home and plant a FireSmart Garden.
3 Steps to a FireSmart Home
Want a quick visual reminder on what steps you can take to reduce the risk of wildfires damaging your home? Follow these 3 steps to a FireSmart Home.
Your Home’s Ignition Zones
Learn how you can minimize the threat of fire on your property by addressing risks within your Home Ignition Zone.
Home Preparedness Checklist
Take action to reduce the impacts of wildfires on your home.
Wildfire Protection Product Guide
Need tips on what products to look for? Check out our mini guide.
Extreme Heat
Stay Cool, PEI
Beat the heat — know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat illness, and take action at home to stay cool during a heat wave.
3 Steps to Heat Protection: Houses
Live in a house? Follow these three steps to protect yourself from extreme heat at home.
3 Steps to Heat Protection: Apartments
Live in an apartment or condo? Follow these 3 Steps to Cost-Effective Apartment & Condo Heat Protection
Home Preparedness Checklist
Take action to reduce the impacts of extreme heat at home.
Extreme Heat Protection Product Guide
Need tips on what products to look for? Check out our mini guide.
Looking for additional rebate programs?
Visit the Net Zero Navigator to see what additional rebates or incentives could be right for you.