Exemptions to the Principle of Equal Access: An Overview of CJEU Cases
Article from: OGEL 5 (2011), in Energy Union, EU Energy
Abstract
Non-discriminatory, transparent and fairly priced network access is necessary in order for competition between energy suppliers to be possible in the first place and is considered as of paramount importance in completing the internal energy market. However, they may be good reasons for Member States and system operators to treat certain system users differently from other system users seeking access to energy systems. The central theme in this paper is the room Member States and system operators have regarding treating system users differently and, thereby, exempting from the EU ...