Lithuania: Regulation of the electricity sector
Article from: OGEL 3 (2003), in Electricity Law and Regulation
Summary
The Lithuanian electricity sector is governed by the 10 October 2002 National Energy Strategy, 20 July 2000 Law on Electricity and implementing regulations. The sector involves: market operator; electricity generators; transmission system operator; public and independent suppliers; eligible customers (entitled to choose the supplier). Electricity is traded by purchase-sale agreements between generators, suppliers/market operator or auction. Engagement in electricity activities is subject to licences (electricity supply, transmission, distribution, market operator) or ...