efficiency PEI

Thank you to everyone who participated in the efficiencyPEI Survey conducted from March 6–12, 2026.
We received an excellent response from residents sharing their experiences and motivations around saving energy.
Congratulations to our four survey prize winners, each receiving a $250 prepaid Visa gift card.
• Ashley
• Greg Bowles
• Jeffery Reynolds
• Hilary Hawkins
Your participation helps support the development of future energy efficiency programs for Islanders.

Are you a heat pump installer in PEI? HRAI would like to hear from you. Take the survey at https://hraihpsa.ca/

Are you a heat pump installer in PEI? If you are interested in contributing to industry research, check out this survey from the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI).

https://www.hrai.ca/atlantic-region-heat-pump-skills-gap-assessment

We are proud to be recognized as the Advocate of the Year award by ENERGY STAR® Canada.

The blue ENERGY STAR sticker on products like dehumidifiers and windows signifies that the product meets rigorous energy efficiency standards to help households reduce energy use and save on utility bills.

In PEI, rebates are available on many of these products. Island residents can access energy efficiency information and help online at https://www.efficiencypei.ca

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/efficiencypei-once-again-recognized-as-national-leader-in-energy-efficiency

Save on energy efficient products and your energy bill

Instant Savings is back, and Kent Charlottetown is a sea of bright pink posters signaling big savings.
Jim Power, store manager said the seasonal campaign, which runs this year from September 27 until November 17, is always a nice surprise for people.
“They are walking around the store and they just fall into the Instant Savings,” he says with a laugh.
Instant rebates are available through efficiencyPEI on certified energy efficient appliances and select products purchased at participating retailers across the Island.
The program is one of many energy efficient programs designed to help Islanders save money while reducing their energy costs.
The seasonal rebates include savings on ENERGY STAR® LED light bulbs, lighting control systems, programmable thermostats, water saving products like WaterSense® certified showerheads, weather stripping, air sealing kits, and other select items.
Mark Taylor, appliances specialist at Kent Charlottetown, said he finds the Instant Savings a great opportunity to engage people.
“Engagement is really important,” he said, “the customer might be coming in the store for windshield fluid and then notice the signs for lightbulbs.” That is great time to show them other Instant Savings products they may need.
As the appliance specialist, Mark has noticed that since dishwashers were added to the list of eligible appliances, questions about the rebates have increased.
One of the most popular year-round appliances on the list is the smart thermostat, which has a rebate of $100.
“That one makes me stop and take notice,” Jim said, noting that the program has a positive impact, “because everyone loves a bargain.”
Other eligible appliances are full-size refrigerators, washing machines, toilets, dehumidifiers, clothes dryers, combination washer/dryer units, dishwashers, bathroom and utility fans, and air purifiers.
“The toilets are a big seller with the $75 rebate,” Mark said. “Other products with a $75 rebate are the full-size refrigerators, washing machines and clothes dryers.”

Find products eligible for Instant Savings at a retailer near you.

Mark Taylor left, and Jim Power display a few of the many Instant Savings products available until Nov. 17 at Kent Charlottetown and other participating retailers.

Please be aware that some Daikin, Amana and Goodman-branded heat pumps have had a consumer product recall.

If you have a Daikin, Amana or Goodman-branded heat pump, check your model number against the recall list and follow the instructions on the federal Recalls and Safety Alerts web page.

If your unit is on the recall list and has not already received the corrective update, and there is not an immediate need for air conditioning, turn off and stop using the recalled product and contact the company for more information.

Please check here for further details:
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/daikin-amana-and-goodman-branded-heat-pumps-recalled-due-risk-excessive-heat-exposure

Note: No Free Heat Pump Program installs are affected by this recall.

Daikin, Amana and Goodman-branded heat pumps recalled due to risk of excessive heat exposure - Canada.ca If your unit has not already received the corrective update and there is not an immediate need for air conditioning, turn off and stop using the recalled product and contact the company for more information.