Competition Rules or Sector-Specific Regulation for the Liberalisation of the European Electricity Markets? With Reference to the English, Greek and German Third-Party Access Regimes

Abstract

Are sector-specific rules required for the liberalisation of the electricity markets in Europe? This article provides an analysis of the reasons why sector-specific rules are important and examines how the two models of liberalisation, sector- specific regulation and competition rules, have been implemented in practice. The article examines the experience in three jurisdictions.