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July 21, 2026 7 min read

Transformer Bushing Lead Times Now Exceed the Transformer

A DOE-funded federal lab report puts transformer bushing lead times at up to 130 weeks, longer than the tank they bolt into. The spec clause that shortens them.

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July 1, 2026 7 min read

FCC Inverter Ban: What the Covered List Means for Buyers

The FCC inverter ban is final. What the Covered List actually restricts, which models stay sellable, and how buyers qualify a compliant alternate.

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March 23, 2026 14 min read

The State of Transformer Procurement in 2026: Lead Times, Pricing, and What Smart Distributors Are Doing Differently

Utility transformer lead times average 30 months and reach four years for EHV units. Here are the current US numbers and what buyers do about them.

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