Federal Energy Regulatory Commission v. Electric Power Supply Association

577 U.S. 260 · Decided January 25, 2016 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission v. Electric Power Supply Association was decided on January 25, 2016 by a vote of 6–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Electric power regulation” in the Economic Activity area.

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How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Samuel A. Alito Jr..

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission v. Electric Power Supply Association

SCDB identifiers: case 2015-008, docket 2015-008-01.

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