Distribution transformers, 2024: APPA issue brief
APPA said distribution transformer lead times had grown from three months in 2018 to over two years.
Over two years (vs three months in 2018) Distribution, all · 2024 · US
“Lead times to purchase new distribution transformers have grown from three months in 2018 to over two years or more today.”
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
- 2024
- Lead time as stated
- Over two years (vs three months in 2018)
- Publisher
- American Public Power Association
- Source type
- industry-association
- Verified
Sources
- APPA 2024 Issue Brief: Supply Chain accessed 2026-11-09
Cite this reading
American Public Power Association, as compiled by Transformer Lead Times: “Distribution transformers, 2024: APPA issue brief”. https://transformerleadtimes.com/appa-distribution-2024/ (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) |
| 2023 | 12 months or more (vs three months in 2018) Distribution transformer | American Public Power Association |
| 2022 | About 12 months average; some quotes over three years; +429% vs pre-2021 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) |