(a)   (1)   The Commission shall:
      (i)   supervise and regulate the public service companies subject to the
jurisdiction of the Commission to:
        1.   ensure their operation in the interest of the public; and
        2.   promote adequate, economical, and efficient delivery of utility
services in the State without unjust discrimination; and
      (ii)   enforce compliance with the requirements of law by public service
companies, including requirements with respect to financial condition,
capitalization, franchises, plant, manner of operation, rates, and
service.
    (2)   In supervising and regulating public service companies, the Commission
shall consider the public safety, the economy of the State, the
conservation of natural resources, and the preservation of
environmental quality.
  (b)   The powers and duties listed in this title do not limit the scope of
the general powers and duties of the Commission provided for by this
article.
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