Tag Archives: Nova Scotia Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau
Offshore wind will not be allowed on Georges Bank – New moratorium is a response to calls from the fishing industry
Ottawa and Nova Scotia say they will not allow offshore wind developers to place turbines on Georges Bank, a lucrative fishing ground that is already protected from offshore petroleum development. Nova Scotia Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau says Georges Bank will be protected with a 10-year moratorium that can be renewed at the end of the term if supported by both governments. “It’s a very lucrative fishing bank, has an incredible resource there that we’re utilizing to its full potential, and this is about saying: that’s where we’re focused on, is that sector in that area,” Boudreau told reporters at Province House. Boudreau and Jonathan Wilkinson, the federal minister of energy and natural resources, announced Thursday that they have directed their joint offshore energy regulator to apply the moratorium. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 18:29
Nova Scotia taking more steps toward offshore wind development
Nova Scotia is stepping closer to the development of offshore wind farms in its open waters, but the success of the province’s pursuit is far from certain. In the past two weeks, the provincial and federal governments formalized the regulatory body that will oversee offshore wind development, announced their membership in the Global Offshore Wind Alliance, and received a report that’s meant to guide their next steps. But there are obstacles to overcome. Another challenge, according to Daborn, is finding a way to support offshore wind while also protecting existing ocean industries. “We have a great deal of concern, particularly about the fisheries, and it is clear that we wouldn’t want to sacrifice the fisheries in any real way in order just to produce some electrons,” he said. Photos, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 07:48
