Working with federal partners, Nova Scotia’s Energy Department is proposing five wind energy areas for designation after a regional assessment of offshore wind: French Bank, Middle Bank, Sable Island Bank, Sydney Bight and Western/Emerald Bank.
All told, the areas cover about 19,000 square kilometers of open water, mainly off the East Coast.
Nova Scotians have been invited provide feedback on the proposed wind energy areas by April 14. More information is available at: https://novascotia.ca/offshore-wind-energy-areas-engagement/.
Later this year, after areas are designated, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator will manage a competitive licensing process for developing wind farms. The process will include identifying specific parcels within wind energy areas for development.
(Image from Nova Scotia Department of Energy)