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Can a municipal utility company stop providing electricity to someone for any reason other than lack of payment?

Asked over 2 years ago - Hood River, OR

Due to the federal government buying up private land around us, we are the only people needing electricity on a seven mile stretch of line. They are requesting a meeting to discuss "alternative power" - that's all they'll say. I would LOVE alternative power, also KNOW I can't afford it. I would like to know our legal standing on this issue before the meeting. Can they just drop us from their power grid should they choose to? Power has been provided to this land since the early 1940's.

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Alan James Brinkmeier

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Answered over 2 years ago. State, Local, and Municipal Law Attorney in Chicago, IL.

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Too little information exists to make a knowledgable observation for you. This problem you suggest is very unique and I would urge that you not rely upon any online answer. Get an attorney involved to investigate, do the legal research and provide you with a measured opinion.

Good luck.

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