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Our goal is to become Canada's first net zero province by 2040Small Island BIG ENERGY
Small Island BIG ENERGY
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Cleantech Alliance
Working with industry partners, the Cleantech Alliance will help attract new businesses, provide access to cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with governments to champion the industry's growth.
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Cleantech Park
Our 60-acre business park offers a collaborative environment for cleantech companies at all stages of development. Here, businesses can access financial and human resources support to nurture both early-stage and established technologies.
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Cleantech Innovation Centre (CIC)
With almost 44,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art, net zero building space, the CIC provides a collaborative environment for students, industry professionals, and government officials to come together and drive innovation forward.
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Cleantech Academy
The Academy will offer a Certificate Program and Master’s Degree through Holland College and UPEI to help build the workforce for the expanding cleantech industry.
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Net Zero
PEI is dedicated to becoming Canada's first net zero province, being a sustainable leader, and working towards a brighter future for our residents.
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Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund
Island organizations and communities considering a new large-scale project using clean technology may be eligible for funding through the Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund.
As we strive to achieve our net zero goal, we recognize the importance of viable, long-term solutions. By leading the way to net zero, we can inspire other regions to embrace our technologies and processes, creating a domino effect of positive change.
What is cleantech?
Clean technology, commonly referred to as cleantech, is any process, product, or service that reduces negative environmental impacts through significant energy efficiency improvements, the sustainable use of resources, or environmental protection activities.
Why set up your cleantech business on PEI?
You can gain access to test technologies on a smaller, innovative scale as PEI envisions itself as a living lab for creating a net zero province by 2040.
You'll have technologies and academic expertise at your fingertips with the Cleantech Academy, UPEI Climate Change and Adaptation School, Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, the UPEI School of Sustainable Engineering and Holland College.
There is also tax-free space to develop and grow your business, based in Georgetown, a living lab for a Net Zero Community, where the Cleantech Academy, through UPEI and Holland College, works to ensure the cleantech workforce is skilled and ready to build your cleantech business.
Business Supports for Cleantech
Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund
Innovation PEI Supports for Cleantech Businesses
Business Energy Efficiency Rebates
Together, we can shape a cleaner, greener future for our treasured province and inspire the world. Join Cleantech PEI today, and let's create a brighter future together!
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What’s already happening to get us to net zero by 2040?
- First two net-zero schools in Atlantic Canada by 2025
- Electric buses to reduce GHG and adding 125 more EV buses in the next five years.
- The Sunbank 21 MW Solar Farm in Summerside, in partnership with Samsung, provides 25% of the electricity used by the municipality
- $2 transit from rural areas of PEI through Transit PEI
- Free heat pumps, insulation and new water heaters.
- Over 11,000 heat pumps installed, replacing millions of litres of heating oil.
- Progress toward PEI’s 2 Billion Tree Program
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