Nova Scotia and Massachusetts Launch Joint Request for Information on Offshore Wind Development
On November 12, 2026, Nova Scotia and Massachusetts issued a joint request for information to explore offshore wind development opportunities and clean energy delivery to New England markets. The initiative involves four additional U.S. states and seeks stakeholder feedback by December 31.
On November 12, 2026, the governments of Nova Scotia and Massachusetts issued a joint request for information (RFI) to explore offshore wind development in Nova Scotia and the delivery of clean energy to New England markets. 
The initiative includes participation from Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It stems from a memorandum of understanding signed earlier in 2026 between Nova Scotia and Massachusetts.
The RFI invites input from a wide range of stakeholders, including offshore wind and transmission developers, utilities, Indigenous communities, fisheries representatives, labour organizations, researchers, supply chain companies, and environmental groups. Feedback will help the governments understand market interest, transmission options, workforce opportunities, and infrastructure needed for future development. The deadline for submitting responses is December 31.
Premier Tim Houston stated that Nova Scotia has an estimated 60 gigawatts of offshore wind potential, while the province uses 2.4 gigawatts at peak demand. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey noted that her state has the ports, infrastructure, and workforce needed to build offshore wind.
In 2025, Nova Scotia exports to New England states reached almost $1.2 billion, while imports from the region were more than $57 million.
Premier Houston was in Boston to speak on a panel at the U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference as part of his push for energy development.