The Public Service Commission of State X issued a regulation completely banning all advertising that “promotes the use of electricity” by any electric utility company in State X. The commission issued the regulation to conserve energy. Central Electric Corporation of State X challenges the order in the State courts, arguing that the commission has restrained commercial speech in violation of the First Amendment. Was the corporation’s freedom of speech unconstitutionally infringed? Explain.

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