How many times does ac electricity get 'stepped down' from power plant to residence?

AC electricity typically gets stepped down multiple times from the power plant to residences. Initially, electricity is generated at high voltages and transmitted over long distances through high-voltage transmission lines. It is then stepped down at substations to lower voltages for distribution. Finally, before reaching individual homes, it is further stepped down again to the standard voltage used in residential areas, usually around 120V or 240V, depending on the region.