Massachusetts and Nova Scotia Seek Public Input on Offshore Wind and Transmission Partnership Through December 31
Massachusetts and the Canadian province of Nova Scotia jointly issued a Request for Information on November 12, 2026, seeking industry and public input on developing offshore wind in Nova Scotia and delivering the power to New England over existing or new transmission, with responses open through December 31, 2026.
The partnership stems from a memorandum of understanding signed on February 4 this year by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, setting a three-year framework. Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont are also participating in the regional energy effort. The announcement was made at the New England-Canada Business Council's annual energy conference in Boston, Suffolk County, by Houston and Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper.
Nova Scotia's offshore wind potential is estimated at 60 gigawatts, against peak provincial demand of only about 2.4 gigawatts, and the province plans a first licensing round of up to 5 gigawatts. On the Massachusetts side, the effort involves the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the Department of Energy Resources and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center; Nova Scotia's Department of Energy leads on its side.
Healey said New England needs more affordable, reliable energy and that this requires working with neighbors, linking Nova Scotia's wind resource to New England demand. Responses to the request will inform transmission options and future procurement steps.
New England states have repeatedly teamed up on offshore wind and clean energy procurement in recent years. The Massachusetts-Nova Scotia request is the first substantive step since the February memorandum, and the two governments will publish next steps after the comment period closes.
Source: 马萨诸塞州能源与环境事务厅
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