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
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