Internal Market in Electricity Directive
| European Union directive | |
| Title | Internal Market in Electricity Directive |
|---|---|
| Made by | European Parliament & Council |
| Made under | Arts. 47(2), 55 and 95 |
| Journal reference | L176, 15 July 2003, pp. 37–55 |
| History | |
| Date made | 26 June 2003 |
| Came into force | 4 August 2003 |
| Implementation date | 1 July 2004 |
| Other legislation | |
| Replaces | Directive 96/92/EC |
| Replaced by | Directive 2009/72/EC |
| Repealed | |
Internal Market in Electricity Directive is the Directive 2003/54/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 26 June 2003 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 96/92/EC is based in the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 47(2), Article 55 and Article 95 thereof. Note: The Directive 2003/54/EC has been replaced by the Directive 2009/72/EC.
Directive 96/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 1996 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity, has made significant contributions towards the creation of an internal market for electricity. Experience in implementing this Directive shows the benefits that may result from the internal market in electricity, in terms of efficiency gains, price reductions, higher standards of service and increased competitiveness.
However, important shortcomings and possibilities for improving the functioning of the market remained with the 96/92/EC directive, notably concrete provisions were needed to ensure a level playing field in generation and to reduce the risks of market dominance and predatory behaviour, ensuring non-discriminatory transmission and distribution tariffs, through access to the network based on third-party access rights and on the basis of tariffs published prior to their entry into force, and ensuring that the rights of small and vulnerable customers are protected and that information on energy sources for electricity generation is disclosed, as well as reference to sources, where available, giving information on their environmental impact.
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