new annual sustainability report outlines company's plan to move to 55 per cent less greenhouse gas emission by 2030
Maritime Electric CEO Jason Roberts holds up a copy of the 2022 sustainability report, a new report the company will release annually to inform customers about the changes being made to move towards greener energy. Rafe Wright •The GuardianCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Maritime Electric is committing to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 55 per cent by 2030.
To achieve this, the company plans to integrate more renewable energy into the system, such as wind and solar energy, and to try to use more power from Island sources The report also set a goal of converting its entire fleet of service vehicles to electric vehicles by 2032. Since 2018, over 9,500 LED streetlights have been installed with the goal being to convert all remaining streetlights to LED by 2025. LED lights consume less than half of the energy, and in 2021, they helped save approximately 120,000 kWh.
Maritime Electric is also in the process of decommissioning the Charlottetown Thermal Generating Station , located in the east end of the city.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Summerside named P.E.I.’s most active community in nationwide physical activity challenge | SaltWireSUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Summerside has been deemed the most active community in P.E.I. after a nationwide physical activity challenge saw the community get ...
Read more »
Federal government funding five community projects for P.E.I. seniors | SaltWireExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Katie Baker thrilled for opportunity to coach P.E.I. field hockey team off to nationals | SaltWireExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
EDITORIAL: PM's climate math doesn't add upThe more Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault insists Canada will meet its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target even if the oil and gas sector…
Read more »
EDITORIAL: PM's climate math doesn't add upThe more Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault insists Canada will meet its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target even if the oil and gas sector…
Read more »
P.E.I. climate advocate Anna Keenan seeking leadership of federal Green Party | SaltWireICYMI: Anna Keenan has privately told supporters she intends to run for the leadership of the federal Green party on a “co-leadership platform” with Montreal Green member Chad Walcott.
Read more »