Offshore Wind Call for Information

As the lead and lifecycle regulator of the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore area, the CNSOER recognizes that in carrying out our regulatory processes, it is important to engage with Indigenous groups and rights holders, the fishing sector, the public, industry, government departments, and other stakeholders.  

Offshore Wind Call for Information Process 

The offshore wind Call for Information (CFI) process is a public engagement process carried out by the CNSOER to seek feedback and collect information from Indigenous groups and rights holders, the fishing sector, the public, industry, government departments, and other stakeholders, with the purpose of administering a successful offshore wind Call for Bids. 

During the offshore wind Call for Information process, the CNSOER will engage on some or all of these aspects including: 

  • Location(s) of potential parcel(s) within governments identified Wind Energy Areas (WEAs);
  • The draft terms and conditions for a submerged land licence;
  • Proposed criteria and assessment approach used in future offshore wind Call for Bids.

As part of the offshore wind Call for Information process, the CNSOER will gather information from potential offshore wind developers. Developers may identify their area of interest within the selected governments designated Wind Energy Area by noting their area of interest by completing an online form. 

Once all feedback is collected and taken into consideration through the offshore wind Call for Information process, the CNSOER will make offshore renewable energy recommendations to the Ministers to make an offshore wind Call for Bids and the terms and conditions of subsequent submerged land licences. These recommendations will outline the details of the Call for Bids, including bidding criteria and how it will be assessed, terms and conditions for a submerged land licence, and location(s) of parcel(s) that may be available for bid.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the offshore wind Call for Information process or the associated public engagement activities, please email info@cnsoer.ca