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10.d Xcel responseFrom: Wilhelmi, Michael S Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 5:39:28 PM To: Wilhelmi, Michael S Subject: Utility Transformers - supply chain challenges Dear Community Leader, Global supply chain issues spurred by the pandemic are impacting all parts of the nation’s economy, including the energy sector. Although many types of electric equipment are affected by supply chain challenges, the most significant impact is in transformer supplies. For the past several months, Xcel Energy has been working to manage existing transformer inventory and increase supply where possible to minimize service interruptions to customers. Despite our aggressive efforts, the lack of transformers is pervasive across the entire electric industry and may impact new customer projects for the foreseeable future. We are proactively reaching out to major builders, developers, key customers, contractors and community leaders so they are aware of the situation and delays. We’re taking extraordinary steps to resolve these industry-wide issues, but it is expected that the lack of transformers may create delays to some projects. While we have adequate transformer supply to handle nearly all projects builders and developers have in queue with us, we will face challenges with long lead times for equipment for new projects. With the existing supply chain challenges, it is more important than ever that builders and developers reach out early in the planning process. Having insight into potential projects as far in advance as possible will better position Xcel Energy to deal with expected delays for some materials. We are committed to working closely with customers and will keep them informed as the situation changes in the coming weeks and months ahead. As always, please contact me with any questions you may have or if I can be helpful. Thanks, Mike Michael Wilhelmi Xcel Energy Community Relations Manager, NE Metro 1700 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 C: 651.214.8075 E: michael.s.wilhelmi@xcelenergy.com ________________________________________________ XCELENERGY.COM Please consider the environment before printing this email.