The Voice of the Transmission Industry
WIRES advocates for proactive planning and investment in North America’s high-voltage, transmission infrastructure to support clean energy integration, grid resilience, and an electrified economy.Our Work
WIRES develops and disseminates critical industry research that helps inform regulatory and policy-making decisions.
Our reports and white papers demonstrate the need for, and benefits of, a robust high voltage transmission system. WIRES helps our members navigate the complex policy and regulatory landscape and actively supports their collective priorities through the development and submission of regulatory filings.
Reports
Repowering America: Transmission investment for economic stimulus and climate change
London Economics International LLC (LEI) conducted this in-depth analysis for WIRES to illustrate the economic benefit of transmission investment in terms of GDP and job creation as a means of stimulating the U.S. economy, and as a potential public policy tool to...
Economic Considerations in the Matter of Electric Transmission Incentives
(FERC Docket No. RM20-10-000) Prepared by the London Economics Institute (LEI) Executive Summary In March 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) issued its Electric Transmission Incentives Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Electric...
News & Media
WIRES ensures its policy positions are seen and heard by key stakeholders and decision-makers.
We also provide our members and others access to recent industry news, research, and reports. In addition, our member events throughout the year provide a valuable forum for discussion with experts, regulators, policy makers, and industry thought leaders.
News & Media
Construction of $83 Billion of Planned Transmission Infrastructure Would Create 442,000 Quality Jobs; Drive $42 Billion in GDP and $39 Billion in Direct Local Spending
WIRES Announces 2021 Leadership Team
Statement Regarding Filing of Comments on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s “Incentives NOPR”
Industry News
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Facts & Figures
WIRES believes a modernized infrastructure yields multiple benefits.
Access to clean energy resources
Grid reliability and resilience
Consumer savings and economic development
Access to clean energy resources
Grid reliability and resilience
Consumer savings and economic development
Members
North America’s largest and most innovative transmission providers, transmission customers, regional grid managers, and equipment and service companies are WIRES members.
Here’s why.
“WIRES understands the complexity of transmission policy and regulation and makes sure its members’ voices are heard by decision-making authorities.”
“WIRES’ peer network is unparalleled. It is made up of the top leaders in transmission technology, policy, regulatory and commercial fields. You can’t find this quality anywhere else.”
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