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Clean Tech » Wind
Value mapping Nova Scotia’s Offshore Wind Resources
March – April 2023
Offshore wind is an untapped resource in Nova Scotia, which, if developed, has the potential to enable energy exports, stimulate rural economies, and contribute towards meeting the province’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Hydrogen » Socioeconomics
Socioeconomic Impacts of Hydrogen Production in Nova Scotia
October 2022 – April 2023
The objective of this study is to provide the Government of Nova Scotia with the information necessary to further understand the socioeconomic impacts of a large-scale, green hydrogen production facility in Nova Scotia.
Clean Tech » Feasibility Studies
The importance of ESG reporting for Nova Scotia’s energy sector supply chain
March – May 2022
Demonstrating commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles and reporting has become an integral part of partner selection and investment decision making processes in many industries and jurisdictions.
Clean Tech » Feasibility Studies
Energy Storage Policy and Practices
March – May 2022
To accommodate expanded renewable energy production and accelerated coal plant closures, Nova Scotia’s electricity grid will require additional resources that can store energy and provide reliability. In this context, a comprehensive understanding of the policy and practices that can be use
Clean Tech » Geothermal
Phase III: Nova Scotia Geothermal Strategic Planning Proposal
March – May 2022
The Phase I and Phase II geothermal reports demonstrated that Nova Scotia needs to gather more subsurface data – in particular by drilling one or more exploration wells to further ‘de-risk’ the province’s mid-depth geothermal resources. For these wells to be helpful, they must be located in
Hydrogen » Strategy
Scoping an Atlantic Hydrogen Strategy
February – March 2022
Hydrogen is an energy vector that has the potential to play an important role in Atlantic Canada’s future energy system. While this role was recognized in two studies, Atlantic Canada does not have a hydrogen strategy.
Clean Tech » Geothermal
Phase II: Direct Use of Geothermal Heat in Nova Scotia
August – December 2021
Objectives:
Clean Tech » Wind
Access to US Markets (Offshore Wind)
September – November 2021
Nova Scotia’s offshore wind resource has the potential to meet the growing clean energy needs of the Northeastern US.
Clean Tech » Wind
Assessing the Economic Impacts of Developing the Port of Sheet Harbour Into an Offshore Wind Hub
February – March 2021
Currently, multiple OSW projects off the Northeast US are under development. The OSW capacity in the US is forecast to grow significantly in the next decade with approximately 11 GW already contracted to be installed over the next years.
Clean Tech » Wind
Stimulating Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia
January – March 2021
To attract offshore wind investment to Nova Scotia, it is important to understand the development in other jurisdictions. If Nova Scotia developed offshore wind in its coastal waters, it would compete for investment against these jurisdictions.