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Nova Scotia's ambitious 'Wind West' offshore energy plan wins support with conditions
- On June 8, 2025, Premier Tim Houston announced Nova Scotia's plan to expand offshore wind energy production from five to 40 megawatts under the Wind West project.
- This expansion responds to a May report showing 43% of Nova Scotians struggle to pay energy bills, the highest rate in Canada, alongside studies highlighting Sable Island Bank's prime wind potential.
- The plan aims to generate electricity exceeding provincial needs, potentially supplying 27% of Canada’s demand, while creating significant jobs and revenue if it gains acceptance from local fishing communities.
- Sierra Club Canada’s Gretchen Fitzgerald urged a staged development to secure long-term benefits, cautioning against Houston's 'move-fast-and-break-things' approach to offshore wind expansion.
- The project could position Nova Scotia as an energy leader and economic driver, contingent on sustained ecological safeguards, public trust, and collaboration with coastal stakeholders.
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Nova Scotia's ambitious 'Wind West' offshore energy plan wins support with conditions
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Two major environmental groups endorse Nova Scotia's ambitious plan to significantly develop its thriving offshore wind energy industry.
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energynewsbeat.coNova Scotia premier pitches 40GW offshore wind energy plan
The Canadian province of Nova Scotia has proposed a major offshore wind project with the end goal of constructing enough turbines to generate 40GW of electricity over the next decade. The premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston, outlined the plan, which would, if executed, cover around 27% of Canada’s current electricity demand. Houston hopes that …
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