[§486J-11] Powers of the public utilities commission. The public utilities commission shall have the authority and power to take any action or make any determination under this chapter, including but not limited to actions or determinations that affect persons not regulated under chapters 269, 271, and 271G, as the commission deems necessary to carry out its responsibilities or otherwise effectuate chapter 269, 271, or 271G. [L 1997, c 257, pt of §2]