Energy Union and Energy Community What is the difference

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1 Energy Union and Energy Community What is the difference Vienna Forum on European Energy Law Vienna, 13 March 2015 Janez Energy Kopač, Community Director Secretariat 1

2 «I want to reform and reorganise Europe s energy policy in a new European Energy Union. Jean-Claude Juncker «Source: Directorate-General for Energy 2

3 Energy Community Map European Union Contracting Parties Candidate Observers Belgrade, Energy Community 18 June 2015 Secretariat 3

4 Energy Union battle of pillars Donald Tusk (6): joint negotiations of energy contracts with Russia, solidarity in energy supply disruptions, proper infrastructure for security of supply, full use of the fossil fuels available, partners outside Europe, Energy Community; Šefčovič (5): Energy security/solidarity/trust (EnC), fully integrated internal energy market, energy efficiency, decarbonisation of the economy, research/innovation/competitiveness Andoura+Vinois (3 areas +10 building blocks) : Buzek+HLRG, EnCS (1): Energy Union = upgraded Energy Community Belgrade, Energy Community 18 June 2015 Secretariat 4

5 INSTITUTIONS MINISTERIAL COUNCIL PERMANENT HIGH LEVEL GROUP Political decisions REGULATORY BOARD (ECRB) Advisory body Working groups, Task forces SECRETARIAT (VIENNA) Monitoring, coordination, support ELECTRICITY FORUM GAS FORUM OIL FORUM JUDICIAL FUNCTION DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE

6 Building blocks for the Energy Union Art 42 (pan European acquis) Art 43 (single buyer mechanism) Art 45 (solidarity clause) Art 100 (simple extension of the acquis to other essential infrastructure networks)

7 1 Energy Security, solidarity and trust We have to diversify energy supply This means an increased variety of sources, suppliers and routes; increasing transparency on gas supply; working together on security of supply and developing a stronger European role in global energy markets. Source: Directorate-General for Energy 7

8 2 A fully-integrated internal energy market Energy should flow freely across the EU without any technical or regulatory barriers This means connecting markets through interconnections and implementing and upgrading the internal market's software while enhancing regional cooperation and empowering consumers. Source: Directorate-General for Energy 8

9 3 Energy efficiency Rethink energy efficiency as an energy source in its own right This means increasing energy efficiency, in particular in the building sector, and promoting an energy-efficient and decarbonized transport sector as well as efficient products. Source: Directorate-General for Energy 9

10 4 Decarbonisation of the Economy An ambitious climate policy is an integral part of our Energy Union The next challenge will be to enforce the 2030 energy and climate framework, while becoming the number one in renewables. Source: Directorate-General for Energy 10

11 5 Research, innovation And competitiveness Developing EU technological leadership in low carbon technologies This will reduce energy consumption, empower consumers, create huge industrial opportunities and boost growth and jobs. Source: Directorate-General for Energy 11

12 The Energy Union Where we want to go: Secure, sustainable, competitive, affordable energy for every European What this means: Energy security, solidarity and trust A fully integrated internal EU-wide energy market Energy efficiency as an energy source in its own right Transition to a low-carbon society Research, innovation and competiveness How we want to reach it: Source: Directorate-General for Energy 12

13 The common legal framework EnC acquis Gas (Second, Third package) (2 Directives, 2 Regulations) Electricity (Second, Third package) (2 Directives, 3 Regulations) Environment (5 Directives: LCPD,IED,EIAD,SFD,BD) Competition (some provisions of the Treaty) Renewable energy sources (RES Directive) Energy efficiency (3 Directives:ESD,EPBD,ELD, 9 Technical Regulations) Antitrust and state aid (some provisions of the Treaty) Statistics (1 Directive, 1 Regulation) Oil Stocks (1 Directive) Belgrade, Energy Community 18 June 2015 Secretariat 13

14 Third Package Implementation Electricity law adopted Work in progress No clear implementation timeline yet In the course of law reforms: ECS insisting on reduction of regulated prices to PSO limit and abolishment of single buyer models (et al) Belgrade, Energy Community 18 June 2015 Secretariat 14

15 SEE CAO CB capacities allocated by SEE CAO (Y/M/D) Expected in Q2/2015 Infringement case launched Discussions ongoing Belgrade, Energy Community 18 June 2015 Secretariat 15

16 DAM PX BAL 1. Revision of national laws in the course of 3rd Package implementation Introduction of DA rules Introduction of market based BAL Included in so far completed law reforms: 2. ECS Guidelines on MC, BAL, VAT and NRAs 3. PX establishment Serbia Albania (end 2016) Discussions in FYR of Macedonia launched Belgrade, Energy Community 18 June 2015 Secretariat 16

17 Introducing Implementation Incentives Financial incentives relative to country performance on indicators ( Berlin process ): 1. LT CB capacities serviced by SEE CAO 2. Establishment of national DAM functionalities establishment of a national PX or external service agreement 3. Establishment of market based BAL Schedule 2 July, Vienna: Western Balkans Ministerial Council - roadmap for fullfillment of indicators (Paris summit 2016) 27 August, Vienna: Summit of Western Balkans Prime Ministers Belgrade, Energy Community 18 June 2015 Secretariat 17

18 End of the history? EU started with integration in energy field and will (not?) finish there as well Economic Union, Monetary Union, Banking Union, Union of Democratic Change, Union for Mediterranean Riga process See you in next union! Belgrade, Energy Community 18 June 2015 Secretariat 18

19 Thank you for your attention! Janez Energy Kopač, Community Director Secretariat 19