The rule specifically applies to
liquid-immersed transformers and medium-voltage, dry-type
transformers. Utility transformers are already extremely efficient at
delivering energy with minimal losses, but because they handle large
amounts of electricity, small gains in efficiency can yield large
energy savings. According to the published rule, the new rule could
raise the cost of liquid-immersed transformers by up to 12%, but
should decrease electrical losses by as much as 23%. It could also
raise the cost of medium-voltage, dry-type transformers by up to 13%,
but should decrease electrical losses by as much as 26%.