Md. Office of People's Counsel v. Md. Pub. Serv. Comm'n

The Maryland General Assembly has determined that an acquisition of a company that supplies electricity in the State, including a merger with another utility, should be reviewed by the administrative body with specialized knowledge of utility markets and energy generation and distribution - the Respondent Public Service Commission ("Commission"). The Commission must assess whether such a transaction is "consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity, including benefits and no harm to consumers." The Legislature has identified specific issues for the Commission to consider,…