# Vermont and Nova Scotia Explore Offshore Wind Links

Vermont Governor Phil Scott and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston signed a three-year memorandum of understanding on October 28, 2026, to explore offshore-wind collaboration, electricity transmission planning, and regional grid integration. The work includes assessing potential delivery of Nova Scotia power to New England through Vermont. The agreement creates a planning framework, but does not announce a solicitation, contract award, funding commitment, or procurement schedule.

- For energy developers, transmission providers, and engineering firms, the MOU signals potential future work in offshore-wind development, cross-border transmission, and grid integration; it is not a current contracting opportunity.
- Procurement teams and contractors can use the agreement to identify the jurisdictions and infrastructure themes involved, while recognizing that no specific requirements, funding, or bid timeline have been announced.
- The three-year exploration period may inform future regional energy planning, but the signal provides no defined milestones or procurement deadlines.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- State of Vermont
- Government of Nova Scotia

### Key Quotes
> By working together, we can create good jobs, attract investment, strengthen energy security, and help meet growing energy needs with clean, reliable power.
> — Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia

> This agreement lets us explore how to put those strengths together in a way that keeps costs down for ratepayers, strengthens reliability in Vermont, across New England, and builds on the long friendship between our jurisdictions.
> — Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont

### Sources
- [Governor Phil Scott and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston Sign Agreement to Explore Bringing Offshore Wind Power to New England Through Vermont | Office of Governor Phil Scott](https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/governor-phil-scott-and-nova-scotia-premier-tim-houston-sign-agreement-explore) - VT