Eligibility being expanded for PEI’s Free Heat Pump Program

The Provincial Government says the Free Heat Pump Program will expand eligibility to include income qualified Islanders with a household earning under $55,000 per year. It also says that more vendors for installs will be added to the program in order to speed up installs over the coming months. Officials say that with the expansion of criteria and the addition of more vendors, it’s anticipated that the program will reach 10,000 households.  Also, a new Free Electric Hot Water Heater Program will begin June 1 and will provide Islanders with a household income under $55,000 per year with a new electric water heater. To be eligible, Islanders must have a hot water heater that currently uses oil or propane. Government is expecting that the program will assist 6,000 homes to move from oil or propane to electric hot water heaters across the province. A new Free Insulation Program will begin June 1 and will provide Islanders with a household income less than $55,000 per year with assistance to insulate their homes, making them more energy efficient. This program is expected to help 10,000 Island homes across the province.