Commission approves consent items including Crown Castle transfer, power supplier license and Cherrywood extension; defers Downsville Solar

At its July 9 administrative meeting the Public Service Commission disposed of multiple consent items: it noted a filing regarding a USource LLC and Premier Power Solutions LLC merger, approved a transfer of control of Crown Castle Fiber LLC to Small Sales Holdco Inc., noted a company name change for Networks Communications International Corp. (DBA NCIN inmate communications), granted a limited electricity supplier license to Power Company USA LLC, approved an 8-month extension request from Cherrywood Solar LLC, and deferred consideration of an extension request from Downsville Solar 2 LLC to a future meeting pending additional information.

The chair moved the slate of consent actions. Commissioners voted in favor of the consent items that were not deferred.

Staff told the commission to direct NCIN to file tariff revisions within 30 days reflecting its name change. For the license to Power Company USA LLC, staff recommended approving a license limited to broker services for the customer classes and service territories applied for; the company must provide Maryland-specific training materials to commission staff and the Office of People—s Counsel 30 days prior to using them in Maryland and must notify the commission within 30 days of any changes to application information.

Commissioner Linton asked questions about Downsville Solar 2 LLC—s ability to meet operational deadlines in light of recent federal changes to community solar support. David Buegelman, appearing for the company, said his colleague handled the filing and that the company could return at a later administrative meeting to answer detailed questions. The commission deferred the Downsville Solar item.

Separately, Cherrywood Solar LLC—s request for an eight-month extension was granted, with staff directing the company to begin operations at the project by Dec. 31, 2026.