Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal market for electricity (Text with EEA relevance.)

Ce que fait l'acte

to recast the common rules for the internal market in electricity. LEGISLATIVE ACT: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council. ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and on an equal footing with the Council. BACKGROUND: the energy sector plays a key role in the obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by at least 40% until 2030 with an expected share of 50% of renewables by 2030. The European Parliament adopted a resolution in September 2016 stressing that a well-functioning integrated energy market is the best tool to guarantee affordable energy prices, secure energy supplies and to allow for the integration and development of larger volumes of electricity produced from renewable sources in a cost efficient manner. The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the report by Krišjānis KARIŅŠ (EPP, LV) on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the internal market in electricity (recast). The committee recommended that the European Parliament adopt its position at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure, taking into account the recommendations of the Consultative Working Party of the legal services of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. Aim : the proposed Directive seeks to establish common rules for the generation, transmission, distribution, storage and supply of electricity, together with consumer protection provisions, with a view to creating truly integrated, consumer-centred and flexible electricity markets in the Union. Using the advantages of an integrated market, the Directive aims at ensuring affordable energy prices for consumers, a high degree of security of supply and a smooth transition towards a decarbonised energy system . Competitive electricity market : Members considered that national legislation shall ensure a level playing field without discriminating against market players , including those in other Member States. Member States shall ensure that no undue barriers exist for aggregators to enter organised electricity markets, as long as they meet the entry criteria for these markets. Market participants from third countries shall comply with the applicable legislation of the Union and the Member States, including environmental and safety legislation. It is specified that the amended Directive also sets out means of cooperation among Member States, regulatory authorities and transmission system operators towards the creation of a fully interconnected internal market that increases the integration of renewable electricity, the mechanisms of solidarity among Member States, the free competition and the security of supply. Consumer rights : the contract with an electricity supplier shall specify, inter alia , the duration of the contract, the conditions for renewal and termination of services including additional products and/or services (bundled services) and of the contract and whether withdrawal from the contract without charge is permitted. Before the contract is concluded, customers shall, among other…

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