The EU’s electricity market is designed to better integrate renewables, protect consumers and pursue the clean energy transition.
In 2019, the electricity market design replaced the electricity part of the third energy package that dates from 2009, but the gas part is still in place.
EU energy policy aims to protect and empower consumers, combat energy poverty and support energy communities across Europe.
In line with the European Green Deal, the EU has revised its rules to decarbonise the existing gas market and create a hydrogen market.
The EU sets rules on wholesale energy trading to foster competition in the energy market.
EU response to the surge in energy prices and implementing RePowerEU in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine early 2022.
Smart grids and smart meters enable better management of energy networks and more efficient consumption.
Providing a long-term framework to help EU islands generate their own sustainable, low-cost energy.
Capacity mechanisms are measures taken in support of medium and long term electricity supply security.
The impact of taxation on energy prices for EU industry and households.
A stronger role of the euro in energy transactions will help realise the energy union's key objectives.
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