EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-153016, 333-138048, 333-136657, 333-126942, 333-204887 and 333-204888 on Form S-8 and Registration Statement No. 333-187994 on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 25, 2016, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of ITC Holdings Corp. and subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of ITC Holdings Corp. and subsidiaries' internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of ITC Holdings Corp. for the year ended December 31, 2015.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Detroit, Michigan

February 25, 2016