Commonwealth v. Virginia Electric & Power Co.

The question for decision in this case is whether the State Corporation Commission (hereinafter the SCC) has the power and is under the duty to regulate the rates charged by electric companies for service furnished to certain governmental entities for purposes such as lighting streets and public buildings.

Involved in the question are several statutory and constitutional provisions. Chapter 10 of Tide 56 of the Code, which chapter pertains to light, power, and other utility companies generally, includes §§ 56-234 1 and -235. Section 56-234, so far as this case is concerned, imposes upon…