European Energy Law and Policy: An Introduction

The energy law and energy policy of the EU and Euratom have become more and more complex in recent years. Today these areas feature a multitude of layers concerning not only regulation of the power industry, but also security of energy supply, climate change, consumer needs and technical innovation. This Textbook serves as a much-needed introduction to this distinctive field.

Written in an accessible and engaging manner, with a clear pedagogical structure, the book concentrates on providing an overview of EU energy law, and provides pointers for further reading on each of the component parts. Stimulating end-of-chapter questions facilitate discussion and classroom use, whilst for readers with little experience of the EU, the book provides a separate chapter outlining the institutional structure and functioning of the European Union and Euratom in the field of energy policy.

Key Features:_

• Summaries of treaty rules, case law and legislation give the reader a clear understanding of the complex legal framework of this policy area.
• Review questions and further reading lists make it the ideal starting point for those coming to the subject for the first time, and for those with some prior expertise.
• Chapter giving an overview of the functioning of the EU and Euratom in this important field.