Transformer Supply Chain Issues

What is happening? There is a transformer supply chain problem. That’s going to hit grids, housing, EV chargers, and storm stricken communities.

Why is this important? There are reported wait times of 1+ years to get transformers, and costs have” skyrocketed from $3,000 to $4,000 per transformer before the shortage, to more than $20,000 each now. “

How will this be important? States are all considering how to fix supply chain issues. We should see which state(s) create an economic development program to lure transformer manufacturers.

Route Fifty | Electric Utilities Around the US are Running Out of Transformers