Charlottetown gets up to C$14.3 million to bring shore power to its cruise port
Prince Edward Island's main cruise port is getting shore power. The Government of Canada is investing up to C$14.3 million in shore power at Port Charlottetown, so ocean going ships can shut down their engines and connect to the local grid while they are alongside.
The money goes to the Charlottetown Harbour Authority through the Clean Ports stream of the federal Green Shipping Corridor Program.
At a glance
| Port Charlottetown shore power | |
|---|---|
| Port | Port Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Recipient | Charlottetown Harbour Authority |
| Federal funding | Up to C$14.3 million |
| Program | Green Shipping Corridor Program, Clean Ports stream |
| Main users | Cruise ships on Canada and New England itineraries |
A small port on a busy route
Charlottetown is a regular call on the Canada and New England cruise route, which runs between New York, Boston, the Maritimes and the St. Lawrence. Holland America Line, one of the port's largest cruise customers, has backed the investment. More than five major ports on the route are expected to offer shore power by 2030, and Charlottetown now joins that group.
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