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Jul 17, 2007 universal charge epira police power taxation erc electricity consumers

Universal Charge Under EPIRA: Balancing Regulatory Power and Consumer Protection

The Supreme Court upheld the EPIRA universal charge as a valid police power exaction, not a tax, and affirmed ERC's delegated authority.

Jul 17, 2007 universal charge epira police power taxation energy regulation supreme court

Universal Charge Under EPIRA: Police Power, Not Taxation, Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court upheld the EPIRA's Universal Charge as a valid police power exaction, not a tax, and found no undue delegation of legislative authority.