Wind Energy – GOWA
Today, the Government of Canada, along with the Government of Nova Scotia and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, officially joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) – a move that is aimed at accelerating offshore wind development, creating thousands of jobs, and attracting billions in investment to the region.
Canada joins more than 27 governments, private sectors, and non-governmental organizations.
GOWA targets an installed offshore wind capacity of 380 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, with an average annual increase of 35 GW across the 2020s and a minimum of 70 GW annually from 2030 onward.
With new legislation (Bill C-49), fresh regulations, and strategic investments, Canada is positioning itself as a global leader in clean energy. This is more than just a policy move—it could be a game-changer for our economy, our energy security, and for the environment.
Nova Scotia, for example still generates nearly 50% of its electricity from fossil fuels, primarily coal, oil, pet coke, and (expensive) natural gas, all imported primarily from the US. Canada still imports nearly 5 million tons of coal annually, primarily from the US.
Meanwhile, Atlantic Canada hosts some of the best offshore wind resources in the world!
