Obsolete infrastructure and frequent service interruptions frustrate residents

Hinsdale IL has experienced a significantly above average number of electrical service interruptions by it’s service provider, Com Ed. The ill effects of the service interruptions were particularly emphatic during October 2006. At that time, a severe storm hit which was accompanied by unusually heavy rainfall and power outages. Many basements were flooded.

Additionally, over 70% of the electrical distribution system is over 30 years old.

As a result, the village of Hinsdale is considering alternate ways to distribute electricity throughout the municipality. On April 17, 2007, there is a referendum on the ballot addressing whether or not the Village of Hinsdale should go further in this process.

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