In this section WIRES has identified the critical issues facing the electric transmission industry. Each issue includes WIRES guiding principle on the topic followed by a discussion paper.
Reliability and Security WIRES Principle #1: To promote investment to strengthen the transmission grid for enhanced reliability, economic welfare, access to new generation including renewable energy development, and national security.
Need for Investment WIRES Principle #2: To raise the visibility of the electric transmission sector and clarify its role in electricity markets.
Regulatory Issues WIRES Principle #3: To promote state and federal rate policies that support transmission investment by ensuring regulatory certainty, adequate returns on investment, timely cost recovery and capital attraction.
Access to the Grid WIRES Principle #4: To facilitate market access for all sources of electric generation, including renewables, and minimize transmission congestion.
Planning and Siting WIRES Principle #5: To advocate efficient, collaborative regional planning and facilities siting processes that ensure beneficial and timely infrastructure investments.
Technology WIRES Principle #6: To support appropriate, cost-effective, and reliable transmission technology by transmission owners and investors.
Cost Allocation WIRES Principle #7: To achieve the equitable allocation of the costs of transmission facilities and operations across the shared transmission network.
Transmission Awareness and Education WIRES Principle #8: To benefit electricity consumers and the environment by promoting efficient transmission solutions in regulatory, political, and educational forums.
