Canadian and US officials have reiterated support for cross-border offshore wind collaboration at a major US industry gathering in New York City.
“We are creating jobs and positioning our province as a forward-looking, engaged partner, ready to help power a cleaner and stronger future,” Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston (pictured) told attendees at the 2026 International Partnering Forum, organised by US offshore trade group Oceantic Network.
The Canadian province recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the US state of Massachusetts to explore collaboration on the development of Nova Scotia’s offshore wind resources.
Lisa Engler, Massachusetts Clean Energy Centre Deputy Managing Director of Offshore Wind, told attendees: “Working together, we can continue to advance the clean energy we need to power our communities and lower costs. It is critical we work as a region and across borders to support the Atlantic offshore wind industry and needed transmission.”
“Massachusetts is proud to partner with Nova Scotia to learn from each other and coordinate on grid integration, port investment, and workforce development.”
In January Nova Scotia concluded a 90-day prequalification and Request for Information period ahead of what provincial leaders hope will be the province’s first offshore development lease auction later this year.