How Charlottetown is built
- Before 1961 20%
- 1961–1990 46%
- 1991–2000 12%
- 2001 or later 22%
Reporting rules that apply in Charlottetown
- No city-specific rule found (none found): No municipal energy/water benchmarking, reporting or building-performance by-law found; provincial rules apply (see rules.provinces.PE).
Incentives for audits and studies
- Strategic Energy Solutions for Business, Commercial and Community Buildings (efficiencyPEI (Government of PEI)): efficiencyPEI connects applicants with an auditor for a free ASHRAE Level 1 commercial energy audit. Feasibility study funding by annual energy use: $0 (0-100,000 ekWh), $5,000 (100,000-250,000), $10,000 (250,000-500,000), $15,000 (500,000+ ekWh). Upgrade incentive: the lowest of 1x annual savings, 50% of project cost or $75,000 (annual rebate caps $25,000 / $35,000 / $50,000 / $75,000 by tier). Details
Audit levels
- Level 1, walk-through: a site visit and bill review that benchmarks the building and lists low-cost measures.
- Level 2, energy survey and analysis: where the energy goes, with savings and cost estimates per measure. Most incentive applications use this level.
- Level 3, detailed analysis: monitoring and modelling for capital-intensive projects.
Ask which level a quote covers. Audits are done by engineering firms and energy consultants; look for a P.Eng. and credentials such as the Certified Energy Manager (CEM). How commercial energy audits work.
Commercial energy audit in Charlottetown: common questions
Do Charlottetown buildings have to report energy use?
We found no mandatory reporting rule for Charlottetown buildings as of September 28, 2026.
Are there incentives for commercial energy audits in Charlottetown?
Yes: Strategic Energy Solutions for Business, Commercial and Community Buildings. Check eligibility and pre-approval rules before you commission the audit.
What does a commercial energy audit cost?
It depends on the building's size and the ASHRAE level. Get quotes that state the level and the deliverables.