Introduction to EU Energy Law - Grand Format

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, providing 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. Contents of this volume : Introduction : Development of EU Energy Law and Policy ; The Vertical Division of Competences between the European Union and its Member States in the Energy Sector ; Sector-Specific Regulation of the Energy Market : Background and General Overview ; Applying EU Competition Law to Energy Markets ; Treaty Freedoms and EU Energy Markets ; State Aid in the Energy Sector ; Sustainable Development and EU Energy Law ; External Elements of EU Energy Law ; Cross-Cutting Issues : Examples of Areas where Energy Law and Policy Interact with other EU Policies.