Description

This is to advise that on 18 December 2025, Green Current Renewable Energy Development Inc registered the Aulds Cove Wind Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act. 

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate a 147-megawatt (MW) wind power project with up to 21 turbines and associated infrastructure (i.e., access roads, substation, interconnection to the power grid, buildings, etc.) that will generate renewable electricity for use on the Nova Scotia power grid and support the province's transition to renewable energy. Each wind turbine will be approximately 199.5 metres to the tip of the blade and individually produce up to 7 MW. The Project is located near the communities of Aulds Cove, Mulgrave, Grosvenor and Frankville.  Although some of these communities are in Antigonish County, the Project is entirely located within the Municipality of the District of Guysborough, in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. The Project intends to begin construction in 2026 and is expected to be operational for at least 25 years.

Project Summary and Map (PDF)

Minister's Decision

On or before 16 February 2026, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change will decide if the project can be granted conditional environmental assessment approval. 

Project Documents

• Public Notice (PDF)

Registration

• Aulds Cove Wind Project EA Registration Document (PDF)
• Appendix A (PDF)
• Appendix B-K PDF)
• Appendix L-O (PDF)
• Drawings 2.1-4.1 (PDF)
• Drawings 7.1-7.8 (PDF)
• Drawings 7.9-7.17A (PDF)
• Drawings 7.17B-7.17I (PDF)
• Drawings 7.18-7.20F (PDF)
• Drawings 7.20G-7.25 (PDF)
• Drawings 7.26-7.32C (PDF)
• Drawings 7.32D-13.1 (PDF)

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration will be accepted until 6 February 2026.

Online

Comments can be submitted online.

In writing

You can submit written comments to:

Environmental Assessment Branch
Department of Environment and Climate Change
PO Box 442
Halifax, NS, B3J 2P8

Email
ea@novascotia.ca

All comments received from the public consultation will be posted on the Department's website for public viewing. In the case of an individual, the name, address, email and contact information will be removed before being posted on the website. By submitting your comments, you are consenting to the posting of your comments on the Department's website.