With campaign in full swing, N.S. party leaders weigh in on exporting wind energy
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Candidates in the Nova Scotia election can expect some tough questions around the construction of large wind farms that would generate green hydrogen for export.
Companies, like EverWind and Bear Head Energy, have plans to build hundreds of turbines to produce hydrogen with the intent to export overseas.
"We understand people are focused on wallet issues and housing issues," said Gregor Wilson with Green Nova Scotia First.
"But … Nova Scotia is trying to get off coal and fossil fuels and … all these hydrogen projects stand to slow us down from getting to it."
Green Nova Scotia First is a citizens' group formed in response to the federal and provincial governments championing green hydrogen projects in Nova Scotia.
The projects would use renewable energy to separate hydrogen from water.
Wilson said the next provincial government should focus on reducing reliance on fossil fuels that make up about half the energy used by Nova Scotians.
"It's the definition of insanity and utter waste," said Wilson, who is concerned wind energy will be wasted with the green hydrogen projects.
The organization is asking voters to question candidates about green hydrogen issues.
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The province is aiming for 80 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says green hydrogen projects will have a positive impact on the electricity grid.
"Somebody said to me … we don't catch just enough lobsters for Nova Scotians, we catch the lobster and export them," Houston said at a campaign event. "We will be exporting energy as well."
While Houston paints a picture of the province becoming a powerhouse in production, the provincial Green Party leader calls it "hydrogen fever."
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