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July 5, 2026 6 min read

Federal Transformer Procurement: Policy vs. Reality

Federal transformer procurement in 2026 runs on domestic-sourcing rhetoric while the biggest federal rebuild imports its fleet. What the gap means for buyers.

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June 28, 2026 6 min read

SPP Western Interconnection Expansion: The Procurement Read

SPP's Western Interconnection expansion put nine co-ops, munis, and WAPA on one grid. Here is what the RTO buildout means for equipment procurement.

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April 20, 2026 6 min read

DOE FY27 Budget: $15B IIJA Cut Threatens the Grid Funding Procurement Teams Are Counting On

The White House FY27 budget proposes canceling $15.247B in IIJA DOE funds. Here is what is already gone, what survives, and what it means for equipment procurement budgets through 2026.

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April 14, 2026 6 min read

Pad-Mount Transformer Procurement: Why 2026 Budgets Are Already Broken

Pad-mount transformer lead times are running 40-60 weeks and prices are 12-18% above 2023 levels. Here is what procurement teams need to know right now.

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