European energy law and policy : an introduction / created by Heiko Krüger.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Structure and functioning of the European Union and Euratom -- Treaty fules promoting the internal energy market -- Objectives and strategies of European energy policy and law -- Sector-specific legislation -- Cross-sector legislation -- External action.

The energy law and energy policy of the EU and Euratom have become more and more complex in recent years. Today these areas feature a multitude of layers concerning not only regulation of the power industry, but also security of energy supply, climate change, consumer needs and technical innovation. This [book] serves as a much-needed introduction to this distinctive field ... [The] book concentrates on providing an overview of EU energy law, and provides pointers for further reading on each of the component parts ... Key Features [include]: summaries of treaty rules, case law and legislation give the reader a clear understanding of the complex legal framework of this policy area; review questions and further reading lists make it the ideal starting point for those coming to the subject for the first time, and for those with some prior expertise; and overview chapters provide the reader with a solid grounding in the functioning of the EU and Euratom."-