Wilson Sonsini partner and former FERC General Counsel Matt Christiansen was recently featured in the Fall 2025 WIRES Quarterly Newsletter. WIRES group is a leading non-profit voice of electric transmission owners, investors, and customers across North America.

In his piece, Matt urges a rethink of how the nation values major transmission projects. He argues that the U.S. should recognize high-voltage, long‑distance transmission as “national interest infrastructure”—a quasi‑public good that supports broader public benefits.

Click here to read Matt’s full commentary and the complete WIRES newsletter.