{"id":62149,"date":"2026-02-04T16:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T20:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=62149"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T20:14:57","slug":"nova-scotia-massachusetts-sign-agreement-for-offshore-wind-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=62149","title":{"rendered":"Nova Scotia, Massachusetts sign agreement for offshore wind energy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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BOSTON, MASS.:<\/strong> Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an agreement February 4, to work toward Nova Scotia supplying the state with clean energy from offshore wind.

New England, like many markets, anticipates growing energy needs that could be met in part by Nova Scotia\u2019s budding offshore wind industry.

\u201cWe\u2019re on the verge of our first call for bids to license the first offshore wind projects in Canada, and we\u2019re advancing Wind West to build the transmission infrastructure to send that clean energy to markets,\u201d said Premier Houston. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur agreement with Massachusetts signals to developers that markets for their clean energy are solidifying, giving them even more confidence to invest in our new offshore wind industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I look forward to sharing this clean energy with Massachusetts, powering economic opportunities for the New England region, and creating thousands of jobs and billions in investment in Nova Scotia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The memorandum of understanding between the Province of Nova Scotia and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts affirms the strong, collaborative relationship between the two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It advances shared goals to develop clean, reliable and affordable energy; facilitate the development of resilient regional infrastructure; and create high-quality jobs throughout the supply chain.

The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator launched the overall process for the first call for bids to license offshore wind energy in Nova Scotia on October 16. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The call for bids is expected in the next few months.

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<\/strong>\u201cOur relationship with Nova Scotia is special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“More than a century ago, when the Halifax Explosion devastated the city and its port, Massachusetts was there to provide immediate aid and support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“That spirit of collaboration continues today as we work together to build a strong, resilient offshore wind sector that lowers energy costs and creates good-paying jobs along the Atlantic coast.\u201d\u00a0
\u2014 Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em>Quick Facts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– the Province and the Government of Canada jointly designated the first four offshore wind energy areas on Nova Scotia\u2019s offshore in July 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– the regulator conducted a call for information and prequalification that ended January 13; information gathered will inform the regulator\u2019s recommendation to the federal and provincial governments on how the call for bids should be designed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– in 2024, Nova Scotia exports to the New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont) reached $1.2 billion; imports from this region were almost $64 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– mission delegates are Premier Houston and Nicole LaFosse Parker, Chief of Staff and General Counsel, Premier\u2019s Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Resources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorandum of Understanding on Offshore Wind Energy and Infrastructure Collaboration <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/novascotia.ca\/offshore-wind\/docs\/memorandum-of-understanding-offshore-wind-energy-infrastructure-collaboration.pdf<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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