Equipment Lead Times Near Normal, Costs Are Still Elevated

Equipment lead times have improved from pandemic-era peaks, but higher costs mean cooperative capital budgets buy less than they did before the pandemic. In this Industry Insights video, Chris Whittle and Sam Kem discuss findings from CFC’s new issue brief, “The Grid Price Index: Measuring Cost Changes for Electric Cooperatives.” They explain how the index’s data and case studies can help cooperatives plan capital budgets, collaborate with suppliers and explain cost changes to boards and members.