A New Dimension in the Legitimacy Debate - Network Codes in the Energy Community
Article from: OGEL 2 (2014), in Energy Community
Abstract
This paper examines a new legislative procedure, the development and adoption of Network Codes in the European Union and the Energy Community, in the light of the legitimacy debate. It argues that for the Energy Community, this rule-setting method can be defended on grounds of legitimacy, despite its significant lack of majoritarian elements, given the future improvement of certain elements. It is shown that the processes related to Network Codes need to be more transparent and stakeholder involvement continuously ensured, and that they can only deliver, if implementation follows. The ...