In my first year as Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margarets, I worked with federal partners to bring together stacked funding from three federal streams to advance the Mersey River Wind project — a major clean energy investment for Nova Scotia and one of the most significant renewable energy projects in the region.
The project includes a $206 million investment from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to support construction and long-term operation of Mersey River Wind, helping deliver reliable, affordable, and locally produced clean power.
What this investment delivers:
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33 wind turbines generating 148.5 MW of clean electricity, enough to power more than 50,000 homes
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Over 200 jobs expected during peak construction
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Approximately 220,000 tonnes of emissions avoided each year as Nova Scotia transitions away from coal
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A first-of-its-kind licence allowing clean electricity to be sold directly to Nova Scotians, increasing choice and affordability
Additional federal support:
This project is also among the first in Canada to benefit from the federal government’s new clean energy investment incentives, including:
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Up to $160 million in federal clean energy tax credits delivered through Environment and Climate Change Canada
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$25 million in grant funding from Natural Resources Canada to support project development and construction
By aligning infrastructure financing, tax incentives, and clean-energy grants, this project demonstrates how coordinated federal investment can deliver real results — creating good local jobs, lowering emissions, and strengthening Nova Scotia’s energy future.
Read the official announcement from the Canada Infrastructure Bank