Nova Scotia is actively advancing the development of a green hydrogen sector, aiming to position itself as a leader in clean economic growth and environmental stewardship. The Green Hydrogen Action Plan, formulated by the Province, features seven primary goals and 23 actions focused on establishing a sustainable and prosperous sector that provides local benefits from both domestic and export opportunities.
Central to the initiative is the Province’s commitment to local benefits, combating climate change, and protecting the environment. A significant part of this effort involves exploring the potential of offshore wind energy to produce green hydrogen.
EverWind Fuels and Bear Head Energy have projects in development in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, which have received environmental approvals.
In 2022, the Province announced a target to offer licenses for 5 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030. It is anticipated that most of the renewable electricity produced by these projects will support the production of green hydrogen.
Another action calls on the Province to create a Nova Scotia Clean Fuels Fund to support industries and businesses in adopting low-carbon and renewable fuels like green hydrogen. This fund will help Nova Scotian businesses and communities find and adopt lower-carbon fuels to replace fossil fuels in heating, transportation, and industrial processes. More information about the Nova Scotia Clean Fuels Fund will be available in 2024.
The Province is also working to enable early-stage green hydrogen production, distribution, and end uses in Nova Scotia through the Hydrogen Innovation Program. The forthcoming Program will enable smaller-scale project proponents to connect to utility electricity grids and access power to make green hydrogen for domestic use.
