Islanders can apply for up to $1,200 in heating help at Access P.E.I. starting in November

Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-06 18:00:00.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Affordability, Social Services, Energy]

The Government of Prince Edward Island is taking over administration of the P.E.I. Home Heating Program from the Salvation Army starting in November 2026, allocating more than $7 million to the initiative. Eligible applicants can receive up to $1,200 in assistance through Access P.E.I. locations or online, following a surge in furnace oil prices that reached $2.07 per litre. The program previously processed more than 5,000 applications annually, and Housing Minister Kent Dollar stated that in-house administration aims to reduce administrative costs and improve rural access.