York Haven W. & P. Co. v. Public Service Commission

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

The question raised by this appeal , is of considerable importance. It concerns the right of an electric light, heat and power company to purchase or merge with a hydro-electric or water power company. Both are public service concerns, owing duties to the public. The tendency of the day is to consolidate the former companies and construct if possible hydro plants as a supplemental energy. This result prevents great economic waste and makes possible more efficient service at reduced rates to the public. The part which the hydro plants play in this system is doubly…