The regulation of the utility sphere under the Law on Energy is built on five interconnected blocks of norms: the general principles, the public-service obligation institution, mandatory authorization (licensing), the licence conditions, and the transition rule for authorization. This page explains all five together — it is in their combination that the legal map of the utility business lies.
General principles
The principles of regulation include: the safety and reliability of the operation of systems; the safe supply of electricity and natural gas to consumers; unrestricted access to systems and the right to change supplier; competition, transparency, non-discrimination and legal certainty; the independence of transmission and distribution from commercial interests; increased efficiency and the promotion of smart, environmentally safe technologies. These principles are the starting point for interpreting every detailed norm.