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U.S.-CANADA CENTER ON CLIMATE-RESILIENT WESTERN INTERCONNECTED GRID (WIRED GLOBAL CENTER)
A National Science Foundation Global Center
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2025 WIRED Grid Resilience Symposium
August 7–9, 2025 | University of Calgary, Canada
The 2025 WIRED Grid Resilience Symposium will take place at the University of Calgary campus, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The symposium brings together leaders from government, utilities, industry, and academia to tackle grid resilience challenges, showcase cutting-edge research, and drive innovation for a climate-resilient future.
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WIRED Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program
Students from member universities from all undergraduate majors are able to participate in research related to power grid resilience, disaster preparedness, and climate adaptation. Learn more about the program!
Innovating Grid Resilience
U.S.-Canada Center on Climate-Resilient Western Interconnected Grid (WIRED Global Center) is the premier hub for research, innovation, and workforce development in the field of power grid resilience amid climate disturbances. WIRED Global Center brings together leading experts in power engineering, climate, forestry, data, policy, and social sciences to redefine and innovate grid resilience against extreme weather events.

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WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Transforming Grid Operation and Planning
Transforming the industry, shaping forward-looking policies, and streamlining grid operation and planning practices.
Enabling Economic Development and Ensuring Prosperity
Contributing to sustainable economic development and overall enhanced prosperity of the entire Western U.S. and Canada region.
Developing Global Solutions
Addressing global challenges collectively and developing solutions that make an impact on the power grids around the world.
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