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Electricity Market Directive (recast)

Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal market for electricity
32019L0944 · official text on EUR-Lex

Articles

Chapter I SUBJECT MATTER AND DEFINITIONS

• Article 1 — Subject matter
• Article 2 — Definitions

Chapter II GENERAL RULES FOR THE ORGANISATION OF THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR

• Article 3 — Competitive, consumer-centred, flexible and non-discriminatory electricity markets
• Article 4 — Free choice of supplier
• Article 5 — Market-based supply prices
• Article 6 — Third-party access
• Article 7 — Direct lines
• Article 8 — Authorisation procedure for new capacity
• Article 9 — Public service obligations

Chapter III CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT AND PROTECTION

• Article 10 — Basic contractual rights
• Article 11 — Entitlement to a dynamic electricity price contract
• Article 12 — Right to switch and rules on switching-related fees
• Article 13 — Aggregation contract
• Article 14 — Comparison tools
• Article 15 — Active customers
• Article 16 — Citizen energy communities
• Article 17 — Demand response through aggregation
• Article 18 — Bills and billing information
• Article 19 — Smart metering systems
• Article 20 — Functionalities of smart metering systems
• Article 21 — Entitlement to a smart meter
• Article 22 — Conventional meters
• Article 23 — Data management
• Article 24 — Interoperability requirements and procedures for access to data
• Article 25 — Single points of contact
• Article 26 — Right to out-of-court dispute settlement
• Article 27 — Universal service
• Article 28 — Vulnerable customers
• Article 29 — Energy poverty

Chapter IV DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATION

• Article 30 — Designation of distribution system operators
• Article 31 — Tasks of distribution system operators
• Article 32 — Incentives for the use of flexibility in distribution networks
• Article 33 — Integration of electromobility into the electricity network
• Article 34 — Tasks of distribution system operators in data management
• Article 35 — Unbundling of distribution system operators
• Article 36 — Ownership of energy storage facilities by distribution system operators
• Article 37 — Confidentiality obligation of distribution system operators
• Article 38 — Closed distribution systems
• Article 39 — Combined operator

Chapter V GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATORS

• Article 40 — Tasks of transmission system operators
• Article 41 — Confidentiality and transparency requirements for transmission system operators and transmission system owners
• Article 42 — Decision-making powers regarding the connection of new generating installations and energy storage facilities to the transmission system

Chapter VI UNBUNDLING OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATORS

Section 1 Ownership unbundling

• Article 43 — Ownership unbundling of transmission systems and transmission system operators

Section 2 Independent system operator

• Article 44 — Independent system operator
• Article 45 — Unbundling of transmission system owners

Section 3 Independent transmission operators

• Article 46 — Assets, equipment, staff and identity
• Article 47 — Independence of the transmission system operator
• Article 48 — Independence of the staff and the management of the transmission system operator
• Article 49 — Supervisory Body
• Article 50 — Compliance programme and compliance officer
• Article 51 — Network development and powers to make investment decisions

Section 4 Designation and certification of transmission system operators

• Article 52 — Designation and certification of transmission system operators
• Article 53 — Certification in relation to third countries
• Article 54 — Ownership of energy storage facilities by transmission system operators

Section 5 Unbundling and transparency of accounts

• Article 55 — Right of access to accounts
• Article 56 — Unbundling of accounts

Chapter VII REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

• Article 57 — Designation and independence of regulatory authorities
• Article 58 — General objectives of the regulatory authority
• Article 59 — Duties and powers of the regulatory authorities
• Article 60 — Decisions and complaints
• Article 61 — Regional cooperation between regulatory authorities on cross-border issues
• Article 62 — Duties and powers of regulatory authorities with respect to regional coordination centres
• Article 63 — Compliance with the network codes and guidelines
• Article 64 — Record keeping

Chapter VIII FINAL PROVISIONS

• Article 65 — Level playing field
• Article 66 — Derogations
• Article 67 — Exercise of the delegation
• Article 68 — Committee procedure
• Article 69 — Commission monitoring, reviewing and reporting
• Article 70 — Amendments to Directive 2012/27/EU
• Article 71 — Transposition
• Article 72 — Repeal
• Article 73 — Entry into force
• Article 74 — Addressees