Abstract
This chapter analyses the regulatory power of infrastructure operators. First, it introduces transmission system operators (TSOs) in the European electricity sector; addresses their relations with other market actors, NGOs and consumer interests; and explains how TSO cooperation within the European association of TSOs has become a cornerstone of European energy governance. It also reflects on network aspects in the Clean Energy Package and how these could affect the governance architecture. Second, Eckert analyses the regulatory role of TSOs in allocating the costs of the use of cross-border infrastructure, managing congestion, network development and the formulation of network codes. The findings suggest that the European TSOs effectively use their power resources in order to prevent, shape and even make regulation on highly technical infrastructure issues.
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