Directive 2003/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity.

Subject

Energy

Keyword

Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Climate change Ozone layer Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive lays down the legislative framework relating to the organization and functioning of the electricity sector, with a view to securing competitiveness as well as an environmentally sustainable market. It establishes common rules for the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity. Environmental protection is considered among the objectives to be attained in the electricity sector, with particular regard to climate protection.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Energinet.dk Act (No. 224 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Ecosystem preservation, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Environmental planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energinet Denmark Act (No. 1384 of 2004).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning, Natural gas, Transport/storage, Ecosystem preservation, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act relating to the generation, conversion, transmission, trading, distribution and use of energy etc. (The Energy Act).

Legislation | Norway | 1990

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Natural gas, Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity Market Law (2005)

Legislation | Latvia | 2005 (2016)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Renewable energy, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret portant les dispositions générales en matière de la politique de l’énergie (1).

Legislation | Belgium | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Renewable energy, Environmental standards, Climate change, Ozone layer, Transport/storage, Research, Inspection, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Law No. 656/2004.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Internal trade, Inspection, Renewable energy, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. LXXXVI of 2007 on electricity and Governmental Decree No. 273 of 2007 (X.19.) implementing certain provisions of the Act.

Legislation | Hungary | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ley Nº 17/2007 - Modifica la Ley Nº 54/1997, Ley del sector eléctrico.

Legislation | Spain | 2007

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, Institution, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Royalties/fees, Environmental standards, Subsidy/incentive, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Energinet (No. 271 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Internal trade, Registration, Natural gas, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 494 amending the Electricity Supply Act, Natural Gas Supply Act and Heat Supply Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity Market Act (2003)

Legislation | Estonia | 2003 (2019)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Contract/agreement, Internal trade, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Consumer protection, Public health, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Liability/compensation, Environmental standards, Enforcement/compliance, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Law.

Legislation | Slovenia | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Climate change, Ozone layer, Basic legislation, Renewable energy, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 565 on authorizing the establishment and modification of power generation plants.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Biofuel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 50 on production, transformation, transfer, sale, distribution, and use of energy, etc. (Energy Act).

Legislation | Norway | 1990 (2021)

Keyword: Expropriation, Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Concession, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Policy/planning, Contract/agreement, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Early warning system, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity Regulation Act 1999.

Legislation | Ireland | 1999 (2022)

Keyword: Institution, Renewable energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit, Concession, Certification, Risk assessment/management, Natural gas, Royalties/fees, Access-to-information, Consumer protection, Coal, Protection of environment, Social protection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-justice, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Mining, Oil, Hazards, Marine pollution, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive 2009/72/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 2003/54/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Climate change, Ozone layer, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX