Introduction to EU Energy Law

Offering an introduction to students on the most essential elements of EU energy law and policy, this volume will be the go-to text for those seeking knowledge of EU energy regulation and its objectives, as well as an overview of energy law. Specific topics will cover the content of sector-specific energy regulation, the application and impact of general EU law on energy markets, third party access, unbundling, investment in cross-border networks, energy trading and market supervision, the application of general EU competition law on energy markets, the impact of free movement provisions, and the application of state aid rules. A structured, step by step guide through the fundamental areas of EU energy law.

Introduction: Development of EU Energy Law and Policy 1: The Vertical Division of Competences between the European Union and its Member States in the Energy Sector 2: Sector-Specific Regulation of the Energy Market: Background and General Overview 3: Applying EU Competition Law to the Energy Markets 4: Treaty Freedoms and EU Energy Markets 5: State Aid in the Energy Sector 6: Sustainable Development and EU Energy Law 7: External Elements of EU Energy Law 8: Cross-Cutting Issues: Examples of Areas where Energy Law and Policy Interact with other EU Policies Conclusion