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Nova Scotia Unveils $40 Billion Offshore Wind Project

2/28/2026

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Nova Scotia launches the Mersey River Wind project with 33 turbines generating 150 MW, powering about 50,000 homes.
Premier Tim Houston promotes the Wind West offshore wind plan, estimated at $40 billion for 60 gigawatts, emphasizing transmission development.
The federal government is interested but will await private sector commitments before declaring Wind West a national-interest project.
Natural Resources Canada has provided nearly $5 million for a Wind West feasibility study.

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Nova Scotia launches the Mersey River Wind project with 33 turbines generating 150 MW, powering about 50,000 homes.
Premier Tim Houston promotes the Wind West offshore wind plan, estimated at $40 billion for 60 gigawatts, emphasizing transmission development.
The federal government is interested but will await private sector commitments before declaring Wind West a national-interest project.
Natural Resources Canada has provided nearly $5 million for a Wind West feasibility study.