A transformer changes the voltage of an electric current
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Across the United States, new homes remain unfinished. Construction is not complete until it is connected to the grid. Utility companies worry about how quickly they can restore power after being hit by a hurricane or other natural disaster. And national efforts to modernize the aging power grid face delays of months or years.
All this is happening due to a nationwide shortage of distribution transformers. These devices convert high voltage electricity from power lines to low voltage suitable for homes and businesses.
