Massachusetts and Nova Scotia Launch Collaboration to Advance Offshore Wind
Governor Healey and Premier Houston sign agreement recognizing
“Our relationship with Nova Scotia is special,” said Governor Maura Healey. “More than a century ago, when the Halifax Explosion devasted the city and its port, Massachusetts was there to provide immediate aid and support. 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.”
“We’re on the verge of our first call for bids to license the first offshore wind projects in Canada, and we’re advancing Wind West to build the transmission infrastructure to send that clean energy to markets,” said Premier Houston. “Our 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. 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.”
“Today marks an important step forward in our continued collaboration with Canada to get more clean energy built and powering our homes,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “Offshore wind is critical for our energy security – particularly during cold winters. This MOU creates a strong foundation for technical cooperation and coordinated planning approaches to support the development of offshore wind and transmission infrastructure. Massachusetts is proud to partner with Nova Scotia on offshore wind.”
“With the Vineyard Wind project nearing completion, Massachusetts is well positioned to share its sector experience with Nova Scotia,” said Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony. “This partnership creates an opportunity to learn from each other and coordinate on grid integration, ports, and workforce needs to support successful offshore wind deployment across the region.”
Massachusetts has been a leader in offshore wind development through early and sustained policy commitments and successful commercial-scale procurements. The Vineyard Wind I project has been producing power since January 2025 and has nearly completed construction, capable of producing 572 MW of power. The project has supported close to 4,000 jobs to date, delivering roughly $623 million in labor income and $1.94 billion in total economic output.
Like New England, Nova Scotia has vast amounts of offshore wind development potential and is undertaking significant steps to advance its offshore wind sector and improve its electricity interconnections with other jurisdictions.
Under the MOU, Massachusetts’ and Nova Scotia’s respective energy offices will initiate staff-level discussions to advance the identified areas of collaboration. These discussions will focus on practical next steps, including information sharing, coordination with relevant grid and transmission planners, and engagement with industry and other stakeholders, as appropriate. The energy offices will report regularly to the heads of their agencies on progress and opportunities to deepen cooperation.
The MOU reflects a shared recognition that offshore wind development presents a significant opportunity to strengthen energy security and grid reliability, reduce emissions and energy costs, and drive sustained economic development and job creation across the region.
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