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Canada, Nova Scotia Take Next Steps Toward Country’s First Offshore Wind Project
Ottawa and Nova Scotia aim to license up to five gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030, with public consultations involving Indigenous and industry stakeholders guiding the process.
- The federal government and Nova Scotia have announced a prequalification process for potential bidders interested in developing offshore wind projects.
- The goal is to issue a call for development bids by the end of this year with a target of licensing five gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.
- The province estimates the initial capital cost of the Wind West project at around $60 billion and is seeking federal investment tax credits and financing.
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Ottawa and Nova Scotia outline initial steps in developing offshore wind
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Read Full ArticleOttawa and Nova Scotia announced Saturday a pre-qualification process for potential bidders for the development of Canada's first offshore wind projects.
Government of Canada and Nova Scotia Set Direction for Offshore Wind Future
HALIFAX, NS , Sept. 20, 2025 /CNW/ – Canada is taking bold action to secure its place as a global energy superpower, and unlocking our renewable energy potential is a key step toward this vision, including in the fast-growing global offshore wind sector Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgso…
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