The Transformer Crisis: Infrastructure and Security

This chapter examines the critical shortage of transformers in the U.S. supply chain, emphasizing their vital role across various sectors and the challenges in meeting rising demand. It highlights vulnerabilities in the national power grid and the potential consequences of attacks on electrical substations, while also discussing the implications for national security. The narrative includes personal anecdotes and a deeper exploration of conspiracy theories surrounding infrastructure threats, urging a redefinition of how we understand such events.