I'm looking for U.S.-based electricians, engineers, utility experts, and related professionals to share insights for a story examining the urgent need for electrical grid modernization through the lens of an ongoing transformer shortage. My main questions are: 1) How is the ongoing transformer shortage affecting grid reliability amid record-high electricity demand in the United States? 2) In terms of lead times for transformers, how does 2026 compare to 2024–2025? 3) Are utility companies forced to delay repairs or replacements due to this lead-time bottleneck? If so, when does this become a critical issue? 4) What are the primary constraints in domestic transformer manufacturing and the supply chain today? 5) Research suggests that transformer prices have increased significantly in recent years. Is this accurate in your experience? 6) What knock-on effects can U.S. ratepayers and utility companies expect from the ongoing transformer shortage?