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Navigating electricity network congestion: An examination of a principle‐based regulatory theory and strategy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The digitisation of the energy sector is moving fast. At the same time, the transition to renewable energy brings challenges. However, legislative developments either move slowly or are introduced in a piecemeal manner. This situation is sometimes perceived as a regulatory mismatch and is problematic from the perspective of achieving climate and sustainability goals. The limited capacity of energy grids to transport electricity is a prime example of why we need a regulatory system that takes into account the fast‐paced development of technology while providing a consistent pathway for the future. In this contribution, we build on the scholarship that identifies energy principles. We analyse the extent to which principles play a role in new energy regulation and in Dutch mitigatory policies. As a theoretical framework for explaining the crucial role of principles in regulation, we use Fleming's normative proposal of the trias of energy regulation.

Source: Review of European Comparative & International Environmental Law

DOI: 10.1111/reel.12581

Authors: Sascha van Schendel, Leonie Reins

Institution: Erasmus University Rotterdam

Language: English

Topic: Energy Law and Policy

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,570