Distribution transformers, 2022: APPA survey
Public power utilities reported distribution transformer lead times of about 12 months in 2022, up 429%, with some quotes above three years.
About 12 months average; some quotes over three years; +429% vs pre-2021 Distribution, all · 2022 · US
“Some utilities reported being quoted lead times of more than three years.”
The record
Field definitions- Class on the chart
- Distribution transformers, all types including pole-mount
- Transformer type
- Distribution transformer
- Size / class
- All voltage classes
- Region
- US
- As of
- 2022
- Lead time as stated
- About 12 months average; some quotes over three years; +429% vs pre-2021
- Publisher
- American Public Power Association
- Source type
- industry-association
- Verified
Sources
Cite this reading
American Public Power Association, as compiled by Transformer Lead Times: “Distribution transformers, 2022: APPA survey”. https://transformerleadtimes.com/appa-distribution-2022/ (accessed 9 Nov 2026).
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Other distribution, all readings
Filter the table| As of | Reading | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Up to two years (4x pre-2022) Distribution transformer | NREL (via pv magazine USA) |
| Feb 2024 | As long as two years for single- and three-phase pad-mount units Pad-mounted distribution transformer | Latitude Media (ERMCO CEO Tim Mills) |
| 2024 | Over two years (vs three months in 2018) Distribution transformer | American Public Power Association |
| 2023 | 12 months or more (vs three months in 2018) Distribution transformer | American Public Power Association |
| 2020 | About two to three months pre-2021 Distribution transformer | American Public Power Association |
| 2018 | 12–14 weeks Distribution transformer | Latitude Media (Catalyst podcast, ERMCO CEO Tim Mills) |