The Voice of the Transmission Industry
WIRES advocates for proactive planning and investment in America’s high-voltage, transmission infrastructure to support increasing electricity demand, advance national economic and security goals, and ensure a reliable and resilient grid.
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
Delaying Transmission Increases Costs and Reduces Benefits for Consumers
An important Grid Strategies analysis, conducted on behalf of WIRES, quantifies how delays in developing large-scale transmission affect consumers and the broader economy. It finds that delaying needed expansion and modernization of the electric grid imposes...
Use of Advanced Transmission Technologies and Innovative Practices in Power Systems: Potential Benefits, Lessons Learned, and Recommendations
WIRES commissioned London Economics International LLC (LEI) to prepare a whitepaper that explores advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) and innovative practices in the U.S. electric grid. Drawing on extensive research, interviews, and a survey of transmission...
A new report from the consulting firm Grid Strategies finds that a one-year delay on high-dollar, large-scale electric transmission projects can drive up consumer costs by 15% to 37% in lost benefits.
The Nov. 12 report, commissioned by the pro-transmission trade group WIRES, comes as utility ratepayers have become increasingly sensitive to rising power bills fueled in part by electricity demand from data centers.
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.
WIRES in the News
WIRES Events
WIRES 20th Anniversary Fall Member Meeting 2026
November 4-5, 2026
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSMISSION
WIRES believes a modernized grid yields multiple benefits.
Grid Reliability and Resilience
Support Escalating Electricity Demand
Economic Growth and Consumer Savings
Grid Reliability and Resilience
Support Escalating Electricity Demand
Economic Growth and Consumer Savings
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 brings together the right people and perspectives to move our industry forward. It provides a voice for shaping transmission policy and driving the grid of the future.”
