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.

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 establishes common rules for the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity, together with consumer protection provisions, with a view to improving and integrating competitive electricity markets in the European Union. It lays down the rules relating to the organization and functioning of the electricity sector, open access to the market, the criteria and procedures applicable to calls for tenders and the granting of authorizations and the operation of systems. Energy efficiency and the protection of the environment must be taken into account by Member States for the grant of authorizations in this field.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Legislation | European Union | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act on Promotion of Renewable Energy (No. 1330 of 2013).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Hydropower generation, Internal trade, Renewable energy, Subsidy/incentive, Protection of habitats, Climate change, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Supply Act (No. 1329 of 2013).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Renewable energy, Environmental planning, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Energy conservation/energy production, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Climate change, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Regulators of Public Utilities (2000)

Legislation | Latvia | 2000 (2017)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Business/industry/corporations, Governance, Waste management, Local government, Royalties/fees, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Water supply, Sewerage

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

Electricity Supply Act (No. 984 of 2021).

Legislation | Denmark | 1999 (2021)

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

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

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

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 amending Energy Supply Act, Natural Gas Supply Act and Energinet.dk Act (No. 633 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolución de 23 de mayo de 2014 - Contenido mínimo y el modelo de factura de electricidad.

Legislation | Spain | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Contract/agreement, Non-governmental entity, Royalties/fees, Internal trade, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 823 on rules for notification of rates and conditions for the supply of electricity.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 821 on electricity trading companies billing of costs borne by electricity consumers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Royalties/fees, Contract/agreement, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity Market Act (2013/588).

Legislation | Finland | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Contract/agreement, Climate change

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on power reserve ensuring the balance between power production and consumption (11.2.2011/117).

Legislation | Finland | 2011

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1358 on remote electricity meters.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on the supervision of the electricity and gas market (9.8.2013/590).

Legislation | Finland | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, International trade, Natural gas, Offences/penalties, Renewable energy, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Promotion of Renewable Energy (No. 122 of 2015).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013 (2015)

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Hydropower generation, Internal trade, Renewable energy, Subsidy/incentive, Climate change, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Smart Meters Operation Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2016

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto-Ley Nº 1/2019 - Medidas urgentes para adecuar las competencias de la Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia a las exigencias derivadas del derecho comunitario en relación a las Directivas 2009/72/CE y 2009/73/CE del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 13 de julio de 2009, sobre normas comunes para el mercado interior de la electricidad y del gas natural.

Legislation | Spain | 2019

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Internal trade, Non-governmental entity, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No.93 of 2011 implementing Directives 2009/72/EC, 2009/73/EC and 2008/92/EC relating to common rules for the internal electricity market, natural gas and a Community procedure on final consumer price transparency, as well as the repeal of Directives 2003/54/EC and 2003/55/EC.

Legislation | Italy | 2011

Keyword: Fiscal and market measures, Early warning system, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Natural gas, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transport/storage, Monitoring, Renewable energy, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU (recast).

Legislation | European Union | 2019

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX