One time when a startup I worked for was moving into a new office, they sent teams of us to literally drive around until we found some PacBell workers and BRIBE/kidnap them to turn on our phone service! Good times.
How much of this is because of the transformer supply shortage vs the utilities prioritizing other work over connections when no transformer is needed. My understanding is you need a new transformer for any project over 10 units or so. Even a single family home might need its own in some cases.
"I want people to partner with the Earth, not partner with the utility company."
"If we don't do this then we are dependent on infrastructure. Infrastructure is very scary."
— #MichaelReynolds, founder of #Earthship Biotecture, New Mexico. I visited last spring, it was amazing. #Architecture
This lines up with what I've heard, which is "order the transformer as soon as the project is funded" - meaning before even completing the design and applying for building permits.
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"If we don't do this then we are dependent on infrastructure. Infrastructure is very scary."
— #MichaelReynolds, founder of #Earthship Biotecture, New Mexico. I visited last spring, it was amazing. #Architecture
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