Marine Renewables Canada and the Business Network for Offshore Wind have entered into an affiliation agreement to share knowledge and support the development of offshore wind.
The two organisations have been key drivers for offshore wind in their respective countries, and the agreement will increase collaboration to benefit industry in Canada and the United States (US).
This agreement demonstrates the commitment to ensuring Canadian and US industry and suppliers receive increased support to engage in offshore wind development. Offshore wind in the US is a fast-growing market, presenting new economic opportunities and a clean energy resource. While Canada does not have active offshore wind development yet, many suppliers have decades of experience from working in related marine and offshore industries that could contribute to helping the US meet its offshore wind goals.
On this new collaboration, Elisa Obermann, Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada said,
"Marine Renewables Canada has been pursuing domestic and international opportunities in offshore wind for several years. This is an important step for us to support our members in engaging more in US offshore wind development. We will also benefit from this closer relationship with the Business Network for Offshore Wind as we continue to encourage future development of offshore wind in Canada."
The CEO and President of the Business Network for Offshore Wind, Liz Burdock, said, "Offshore wind is a growing industry vital to the growth of a blue economy. We look forward to working closely with Marine Renewables Canada cultivate to cultivate the opportunities in the US and Canada. By working together, we can help industry collaborate on key issues, build partnerships, and share information that will support advancement of the industry."
About Marine Renewables Canada
Marine Renewables Canada is the country's tidal, offshore wind, wave and river current energy association representing technology and project developers, utilities, researchers, and the energy and marine supply chain. Since 2004, the organization has worked to identify and foster collaborative opportunities, provide information and education, and represent the best interests of the sector to advance the development of a marine renewable energy industry in Canada that can be globally competitive.
More at www.marinerenewables.ca
About the Business Network for Offshore Wind
The Business Network for Offshore Wind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization solely focused on the development of the U.S. offshore wind industry and advancement of its supply chain. We are not a trade association of many voices; we are one leading voice for the offshore wind business community. We bring together developers, policymakers, academia, global experts and hundreds of member businesses for critical discussions and unprecedented networking opportunities.
More at: www.offshorewindus.org
April 19, 2024
