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4 areas in Nova Scotia chosen for Canada’s first offshore wind energy projects
Four areas across Nova Scotia will be prepared for offshore wind energy, the first in the country.
In a joint statement, the province and the Government of Canada said that the four areas are French Bank, Middle Bank, Sable Island Bank — off the mainland — and Sydney Bight — off Cape Breton.
The governments noted that this is a “key step” to develop the offshore wind industry that will help both the province and the country. It is poised to create jobs and help communities transition to cleaner, sustainable energy.
The statement does not include how much the projects could cost or if any levels of government are providing funding.
“With the right infrastructure, we’ll have the opportunity to send our wind west to power other parts of Canada,” Premier Tim Houston said in a statement, hinting at his government’s ambitions to create an energy corridor. “By becoming an energy exporter, we can secure long-term prosperity for Nova Scotians.”