The instant proceeding arises out of Freedom Partners, LLC's ("Freedom") unsuccessful petition to operate as a utility and participate in the retail electricity market in New Hampshire. Freedom asserts that, as a result of its petition to the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission ("the Commission"), competition was introduced into the electricity industry. Freedom contends that it is entitled to a portion of the ensuing savings enjoyed by New Hampshire citizens because of the role it played in reducing the price of electricity in this state.