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### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have an appropriate exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . ### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have a balanced exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , and , therefore , to the first - loss guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . |
### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have an appropriate exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . ### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have a balanced exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , and , therefore , to the first - loss guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . |
### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have an appropriate exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . ### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have a balanced exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , and , therefore , to the first - loss guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . |
### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have an appropriate exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . ### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have a balanced exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , and , therefore , to the first - loss guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . |
### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have an appropriate exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . ### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have a balanced exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , and , therefore , to the first - loss guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . |
### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have an appropriate exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . ### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have a balanced exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , and , therefore , to the first - loss guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . |
### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have an appropriate exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . ### the remuneration for risk - taking shall be allocated between the union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk - taking of a portfolio of financing and investment operations or , where relevant , of individual operations . the implementing partner shall have a balanced exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the eu guarantee , and , therefore , to the first - loss guarantee , unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk - bearing capacity to it . |
### the performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring implementation and results are collected efficiently , effectively and in a timely manner . to that end , proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on implementing partners and other recipients of union funds , as appropriate . ### the performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring implementation and results are suitable for an in - depth analysis of the progress achieved and the difficulties encountered and are collected efficiently , effectively and in a timely manner . to that end , proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on implementing partners and other recipients of union funds , as appropriate . |
### evaluations shall be done in a timely manner to feed into the decision - making process . ### evaluations shall be done in a timely manner to feed into the decision - making process . the evaluations shall also provide for a qualitative assessment of the progress towards achieving the  ; objectives set out in article 3 . |
### emissions and removals from forest land depend on a number of natural circumstances , age - class structure , as well as past and present management practices . the use of a base year would not make it possible to reflect those factors and resulting cyclical impacts on emissions and removals or their interannual variation . the relevant accounting rules should instead provide for the use of reference levels to exclude the effects of natural and country - specific characteristics . in the absence of the international review under the unfccc and the kyoto protocol , a review procedure should be established to ensure transparency and improve the quality of accounting in this category . ### emissions and removals from forest land depend on a number of natural circumstances , age - class structure , as well as past and present management practices that differ substantially between the member states . the use of a base year would not make it possible to reflect those factors and resulting cyclical impacts on emissions and removals or their interannual variation . the relevant accounting rules should instead provide for the use of reference levels to address the effects of natural and country - specific characteristics , such as the inability to manage forests in croatia due to the occupation of its territory , the croatian war of independence , and wartime and post - war circumstances . the relevant accounting rules should also provide for coherence and requirements for sustainable forest management of forest europe . in the absence of the international review under the unfccc and the kyoto protocol , a transparent procedure should be established for the member states to improve auditability and the quality of accounting in this category . |
### emissions and removals from forest land depend on a number of natural circumstances , age - class structure , as well as past and present management practices . the use of a base year would not make it possible to reflect those factors and resulting cyclical impacts on emissions and removals or their interannual variation . the relevant accounting rules should instead provide for the use of reference levels to exclude the effects of natural and country - specific characteristics . in the absence of the international review under the unfccc and the kyoto protocol , a review procedure should be established to ensure transparency and improve the quality of accounting in this category . ### emissions and removals from forest land depend on a number of natural circumstances , age - class structure , as well as past and present management practices that differ substantially between the member states . the use of a base year would not make it possible to reflect those factors and resulting cyclical impacts on emissions and removals or their interannual variation . the relevant accounting rules should instead provide for the use of reference levels to address the effects of natural and country - specific characteristics , such as the inability to manage forests in croatia due to the occupation of its territory , the croatian war of independence , and wartime and post - war circumstances . the relevant accounting rules should also provide for coherence and requirements for sustainable forest management of forest europe . in the absence of the international review under the unfccc and the kyoto protocol , a transparent procedure should be established for the member states to improve auditability and the quality of accounting in this category . |
### emissions and removals from forest land depend on a number of natural circumstances , age - class structure , as well as past and present management practices . the use of a base year would not make it possible to reflect those factors and resulting cyclical impacts on emissions and removals or their interannual variation . the relevant accounting rules should instead provide for the use of reference levels to exclude the effects of natural and country - specific characteristics . in the absence of the international review under the unfccc and the kyoto protocol , a review procedure should be established to ensure transparency and improve the quality of accounting in this category . ### emissions and removals from forest land depend on a number of natural circumstances , age - class structure , as well as past and present management practices that differ substantially between the member states . the use of a base year would not make it possible to reflect those factors and resulting cyclical impacts on emissions and removals or their interannual variation . the relevant accounting rules should instead provide for the use of reference levels to address the effects of natural and country - specific characteristics , such as the inability to manage forests in croatia due to the occupation of its territory , the croatian war of independence , and wartime and post - war circumstances . the relevant accounting rules should also provide for coherence and requirements for sustainable forest management of forest europe . in the absence of the international review under the unfccc and the kyoto protocol , a transparent procedure should be established for the member states to improve auditability and the quality of accounting in this category . |
### the national forestry accounting plan shall contain all the elements listed in annex iv , section b and include a proposed new forest reference level based on the continuation of current forest management practice and intensity , as documented between 1990 - 2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests , expressed in tonnes of co2 equivalent per year . ### the national forestry accounting plan shall contain all the elements listed in annex iv , section b , including accounting rules that guarantee that emissions and removals from biomass are properly accounted for , and include a proposed new forest reference level based on the continuation of current forest management practice and intensity , as documented between 1990 - 2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests , expressed in tonnes of co2 equivalent per year . |
### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the review carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . ### the commission shall , by 31 december 2019 with a view to the period 2021 - 2025 , and by 31 december 2024 with a view to the period 2026 - 2030 , adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . |
### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the review carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . ### the commission shall , by 31 december 2019 with a view to the period 2021 - 2025 , and by 31 december 2024 with a view to the period 2026 - 2030 , adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . |
### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the review carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . ### the commission shall , by 31 december 2019 with a view to the period 2021 - 2025 , and by 31 december 2024 with a view to the period 2026 - 2030 , adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . |
### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the review carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . ### the commission shall , by 31 december 2019 with a view to the period 2021 - 2025 , and by 31 december 2024 with a view to the period 2026 - 2030 , adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . |
### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the review carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . ### the commission shall , by 31 december 2019 with a view to the period 2021 - 2025 , and by 31 december 2024 with a view to the period 2026 - 2030 , adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 to amend annex ii in the light of the assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph to update member state forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans or the technical corrections submitted , and any recalculations made in the context of the review . until the entry into force of the delegated act , member state forest reference levels as specified in annex ii shall continue to apply for the period 2021 - 2025 and / or 2026 - 2030 . |
### independent comparison tools including websites are an effective means for customers to assess the merits of different energy offers available on the market . search costs are lower as they no longer need to collect information from individual suppliers and service providers . such tools can provide the right balance between the need for information to be clear and concise and the need for it to be complete and comprehensive . they should aim at including the broadest possible range of available offers , and at covering the market as completely as is feasible so as to give the customer a representative overview . . it is crucial that the information given on such tools be trustworthy , impartial and transparent . ### independent comparison tools including websites are an effective means for customers to assess the merits of different energy offers available on the market . search costs are lower as they no longer need to collect information from individual suppliers and service providers . such tools can provide the right balance between the need for information to be clear and concise and the need for it to be complete and comprehensive . they should aim at including the broadest possible range of available offers , and at covering the market as completely as is feasible so as to give the customer a representative overview . for offers of renewable energy , easily accessible and understandable information on suppliers , sources of renewable energy and guarantees of origin should be provided . these tools should also inform customers in a transparent manner if the energy comes from a non - renewable source . it is crucial that the information given on such tools be trustworthy , impartial and transparent . |
### independent comparison tools including websites are an effective means for customers to assess the merits of different energy offers available on the market . search costs are lower as they no longer need to collect information from individual suppliers and service providers . such tools can provide the right balance between the need for information to be clear and concise and the need for it to be complete and comprehensive . they should aim at including the broadest possible range of available offers , and at covering the market as completely as is feasible so as to give the customer a representative overview . . it is crucial that the information given on such tools be trustworthy , impartial and transparent . ### independent comparison tools including websites are an effective means for customers to assess the merits of different energy offers available on the market . search costs are lower as they no longer need to collect information from individual suppliers and service providers . such tools can provide the right balance between the need for information to be clear and concise and the need for it to be complete and comprehensive . they should aim at including the broadest possible range of available offers , and at covering the market as completely as is feasible so as to give the customer a representative overview . for offers of renewable energy , easily accessible and understandable information on suppliers , sources of renewable energy and guarantees of origin should be provided . these tools should also inform customers in a transparent manner if the energy comes from a non - renewable source . it is crucial that the information given on such tools be trustworthy , impartial and transparent . |
### this directive establishes common rules for the generation , transmission , distribution , storage and supply of electricity , together with consumer protection provisions , with a view to creating truly integrated competitive , consumer - centered and flexible electricity markets in the union . using the advantages of an integrated market , the directive aims at ensuring affordable energy prices for consumers , a high degree of security of supply and a smooth transition towards a decarbonised energy system . it lays down key rules relating to the organisation and functioning of the european electricity sector , in particular rules on consumer empowerment and protection , on open access to the integrated market , on third party access to transmission and distribution infrastructure , unbundling rules , and on independent national energy regulators . . ### this directive establishes common rules for the generation , transmission , distribution , storage and supply of electricity , together with consumer protection provisions , with a view to creating truly integrated , consumer - centered and flexible electricity markets in the union . it sets a common minimum level of interconnections for all member states . using the advantages of an integrated market , the directive aims at ensuring affordable energy prices for consumers , a high degree of security of supply and a smooth transition towards a decarbonised energy system . it lays down key rules relating to the organisation and functioning of the european electricity sector , in particular rules on consumer empowerment and protection , on open access to the integrated market , on third party access to transmission and distribution infrastructure , unbundling rules , and on independent national energy regulators . |
### this directive establishes common rules for the generation , transmission , distribution , storage and supply of electricity , together with consumer protection provisions , with a view to creating truly integrated competitive , consumer - centered and flexible electricity markets in the union . using the advantages of an integrated market , the directive aims at ensuring affordable energy prices for consumers , a high degree of security of supply and a smooth transition towards a decarbonised energy system . it lays down key rules relating to the organisation and functioning of the european electricity sector , in particular rules on consumer empowerment and protection , on open access to the integrated market , on third party access to transmission and distribution infrastructure , unbundling rules , and on independent national energy regulators . . ### this directive establishes common rules for the generation , transmission , distribution , storage and supply of electricity , together with consumer protection provisions , with a view to creating truly integrated , consumer - centered and flexible electricity markets in the union . it sets a common minimum level of interconnections for all member states . using the advantages of an integrated market , the directive aims at ensuring affordable energy prices for consumers , a high degree of security of supply and a smooth transition towards a decarbonised energy system . it lays down key rules relating to the organisation and functioning of the european electricity sector , in particular rules on consumer empowerment and protection , on open access to the integrated market , on third party access to transmission and distribution infrastructure , unbundling rules , and on independent national energy regulators . |
### ' non - household customer ' means a natural or legal person purchasing electricity which is not for their own household use and includes producers industrial customers , small and medium sized enterprises , businesses and wholesale customers ; ### ' non - household customer ' means a natural or legal person purchasing electricity which is not for their own household use and includes producers , public , commercial and industrial customers , small and medium sized enterprises , businesses and wholesale customers ; |
### ' non - household customer ' means a natural or legal person purchasing electricity which is not for their own household use and includes producers industrial customers , small and medium sized enterprises , businesses and wholesale customers ; ### ' non - household customer ' means a natural or legal person purchasing electricity which is not for their own household use and includes producers , public , commercial and industrial customers , small and medium sized enterprises , businesses and wholesale customers ; |
### ‘ active customer’ means a customer or a group of jointly acting customers who consume , store or sell electricity generated on their premises , including through aggregators , or participate in demand response or energy efficiency schemes provided that these activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ; ### ' active customer ' means a customer or a group of jointly acting customers , including a multi - apartment block , a commercial , industrial , residential or shared services site , a closed distribution system , or a third party acting on their behalf , who consume , store or sell electricity generated on their premises , including through aggregators , or participate in demand response or energy efficiency schemes provided that these activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ; |
### ‘ active customer’ means a customer or a group of jointly acting customers who consume , store or sell electricity generated on their premises , including through aggregators , or participate in demand response or energy efficiency schemes provided that these activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ; ### ' active customer ' means a customer or a group of jointly acting customers , including a multi - apartment block , a commercial , industrial , residential or shared services site , a closed distribution system , or a third party acting on their behalf , who consume , store or sell electricity generated on their premises , including through aggregators , or participate in demand response or energy efficiency schemes provided that these activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ; |
### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity which is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , generally value rather than profit - driven , involved in distributed generation and in performing activities of a distribution system operator , supplier or aggregator at local level , including across borders ; ### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity , which is based on open participation , is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , whose predominant aim is to provide local community benefits rather than generate profits for its members , that carries out or is involved in at least one or more of the following activities of : distributed generation , storage , supply , energy efficiency service provider , aggregator , or distribution system operator , at local level , including across borders ; |
### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity which is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , generally value rather than profit - driven , involved in distributed generation and in performing activities of a distribution system operator , supplier or aggregator at local level , including across borders ; ### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity , which is based on open participation , is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , whose predominant aim is to provide local community benefits rather than generate profits for its members , that carries out or is involved in at least one or more of the following activities of : distributed generation , storage , supply , energy efficiency service provider , aggregator , or distribution system operator , at local level , including across borders ; |
### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity which is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , generally value rather than profit - driven , involved in distributed generation and in performing activities of a distribution system operator , supplier or aggregator at local level , including across borders ; ### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity , which is based on open participation , is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , whose predominant aim is to provide local community benefits rather than generate profits for its members , that carries out or is involved in at least one or more of the following activities of : distributed generation , storage , supply , energy efficiency service provider , aggregator , or distribution system operator , at local level , including across borders ; |
### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity which is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , generally value rather than profit - driven , involved in distributed generation and in performing activities of a distribution system operator , supplier or aggregator at local level , including across borders ; ### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity , which is based on open participation , is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , whose predominant aim is to provide local community benefits rather than generate profits for its members , that carries out or is involved in at least one or more of the following activities of : distributed generation , storage , supply , energy efficiency service provider , aggregator , or distribution system operator , at local level , including across borders ; |
### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity which is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , generally value rather than profit - driven , involved in distributed generation and in performing activities of a distribution system operator , supplier or aggregator at local level , including across borders ; ### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity , which is based on open participation , is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , whose predominant aim is to provide local community benefits rather than generate profits for its members , that carries out or is involved in at least one or more of the following activities of : distributed generation , storage , supply , energy efficiency service provider , aggregator , or distribution system operator , at local level , including across borders ; |
### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity which is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , generally value rather than profit - driven , involved in distributed generation and in performing activities of a distribution system operator , supplier or aggregator at local level , including across borders ; ### ' local energy community ' means : an association , a cooperative , a partnership , a non - profit organisation or other legal entity , which is based on open participation , is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members , whose predominant aim is to provide local community benefits rather than generate profits for its members , that carries out or is involved in at least one or more of the following activities of : distributed generation , storage , supply , energy efficiency service provider , aggregator , or distribution system operator , at local level , including across borders ; |
### ‘ dynamic electricity price contract’ means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects the price at the spot market , including at the day ahead market at intervals at least equal to the market settlement frequency ; ### ' dynamic electricity price contract ' means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects wholesale price volatility |
### ‘ dynamic electricity price contract’ means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects the price at the spot market , including at the day ahead market at intervals at least equal to the market settlement frequency ; ### ' dynamic electricity price contract ' means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects wholesale price volatility |
### ‘ dynamic electricity price contract’ means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects the price at the spot market , including at the day ahead market at intervals at least equal to the market settlement frequency ; ### ' dynamic electricity price contract ' means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects wholesale price volatility |
### ‘ dynamic electricity price contract’ means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects the price at the spot market , including at the day ahead market at intervals at least equal to the market settlement frequency ; ### ' dynamic electricity price contract ' means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects wholesale price volatility |
### ‘ dynamic electricity price contract’ means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects the price at the spot market , including at the day ahead market at intervals at least equal to the market settlement frequency ; ### ' dynamic electricity price contract ' means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects wholesale price volatility |
### ‘ dynamic electricity price contract’ means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects the price at the spot market , including at the day ahead market at intervals at least equal to the market settlement frequency ; ### ' dynamic electricity price contract ' means an electricity supply contract between a supplier and a final customer that reflects wholesale price volatility |
### ' non - frequency ancillary service ' means a service used by a transmission or distribution system operator for steady state voltage control , fast reactive current injections , inertia and black start capability ; ### ' non - frequency ancillary service ' means a service used by a transmission or distribution system operator for steady state voltage control , fast reactive current injections , inertia for local grid stability , short - circuit current and black start capability ; |
### ' non - frequency ancillary service ' means a service used by a transmission or distribution system operator for steady state voltage control , fast reactive current injections , inertia and black start capability ; ### ' non - frequency ancillary service ' means a service used by a transmission or distribution system operator for steady state voltage control , fast reactive current injections , inertia for local grid stability , short - circuit current and black start capability ; |
### members states shall ensure that no undue barriers exist for market entry and market exit of electricity generation and electricity supply undertakings . ### members states shall ensure that no undue barriers exist for market entry and market exit of electricity generation , storage or electricity supply undertakings . |
### members states shall ensure that no undue barriers exist for market entry and market exit of electricity generation and electricity supply undertakings . ### members states shall ensure that no undue barriers exist for market entry and market exit of electricity generation , storage or electricity supply undertakings . |
### member states shall ensure that final customers are entitled to receive all relevant demand response data or data on supplied and sold electricity at least once per year . ### member states shall ensure that final customers are entitled to receive all relevant demand response data or data on supplied and sold electricity at least once per month . |
### member states shall ensure that final customers are entitled to receive all relevant demand response data or data on supplied and sold electricity at least once per year . ### member states shall ensure that final customers are entitled to receive all relevant demand response data or data on supplied and sold electricity at least once per month . |
### are entitled to generate , store , consume and sell self - generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators without being subject to disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflective ; ### are entitled to generate , store , consume , sell self - generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators , as well as to participate in the ancillary services of the system and in the mechanisms of response to the demand , without being subject to discriminatory or disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflective ; |
### are entitled to generate , store , consume and sell self - generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators without being subject to disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflective ; ### are entitled to generate , store , consume , sell self - generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators , as well as to participate in the ancillary services of the system and in the mechanisms of response to the demand , without being subject to discriminatory or disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflective ; |
### are entitled to generate , store , consume and sell self - generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators without being subject to disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflective ; ### are entitled to generate , store , consume , sell self - generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators , as well as to participate in the ancillary services of the system and in the mechanisms of response to the demand , without being subject to discriminatory or disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflective ; |
### are entitled to generate , store , consume and sell self - generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators without being subject to disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflective ; ### are entitled to generate , store , consume , sell self - generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators , as well as to participate in the ancillary services of the system and in the mechanisms of response to the demand , without being subject to discriminatory or disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflective ; |
### the energy installation required for the activities of the active customer may be managed by a third party for installation , operation , including metering and maintenance . ### the energy installation required for the activities of the active customer may be owned or managed by a third party acting on behalf of a customer or a group of customers for installation , operation , including metering and maintenance . |
### the energy installation required for the activities of the active customer may be managed by a third party for installation , operation , including metering and maintenance . ### the energy installation required for the activities of the active customer may be owned or managed by a third party acting on behalf of a customer or a group of customers for installation , operation , including metering and maintenance . |
### the energy installation required for the activities of the active customer may be managed by a third party for installation , operation , including metering and maintenance . ### the energy installation required for the activities of the active customer may be owned or managed by a third party acting on behalf of a customer or a group of customers for installation , operation , including metering and maintenance . |
### the energy installation required for the activities of the active customer may be managed by a third party for installation , operation , including metering and maintenance . ### the energy installation required for the activities of the active customer may be owned or managed by a third party acting on behalf of a customer or a group of customers for installation , operation , including metering and maintenance . |
### are entitled to own , establish , or lease community networks and to autonomously manage them ; ### are entitled to own , establish , or lease shared networks and to autonomously manage them ; |
### are entitled to own , establish , or lease community networks and to autonomously manage them ; ### are entitled to own , establish , or lease shared networks and to autonomously manage them ; |
### benefit from a non - discriminatory treatment with regard to their activities , rights and obligations as final customers , generators , distribution system operators or aggregators ; ### benefit from a non - discriminatory treatment with regard to their activities , rights and obligations as final customers , generators , suppliers , distribution system operators or aggregators ; |
### benefit from a non - discriminatory treatment with regard to their activities , rights and obligations as final customers , generators , distribution system operators or aggregators ; ### benefit from a non - discriminatory treatment with regard to their activities , rights and obligations as final customers , generators , suppliers , distribution system operators or aggregators ; |
### article 8 applies to generating capacity installed by local energy communities as long as such capacity can be considered small decentralised or distributed generation ; ### article 8 applies to generating capacity installed by renewable energy communities , as a subcategory of local energy communities , as long as such capacity can be considered small decentralised or distributed generation ; |
### article 8 applies to generating capacity installed by local energy communities as long as such capacity can be considered small decentralised or distributed generation ; ### article 8 applies to generating capacity installed by renewable energy communities , as a subcategory of local energy communities , as long as such capacity can be considered small decentralised or distributed generation ; |
### article 8 applies to generating capacity installed by local energy communities as long as such capacity can be considered small decentralised or distributed generation ; ### article 8 applies to generating capacity installed by renewable energy communities , as a subcategory of local energy communities , as long as such capacity can be considered small decentralised or distributed generation ; |
### article 8 applies to generating capacity installed by local energy communities as long as such capacity can be considered small decentralised or distributed generation ; ### article 8 applies to generating capacity installed by renewable energy communities , as a subcategory of local energy communities , as long as such capacity can be considered small decentralised or distributed generation ; |
### member states ensure that final customers receive all their bills and billing information for electricity consumption free of charge and that bills are clear , accurate and easy to understand . ### member states ensure that final customers receive all their bills and billing information for electricity consumption free of charge and that bills are clear , accurate and easy to understand , with clear explanation and justification of all other costs and taxes included in the bills . |
### member states ensure that final customers receive all their bills and billing information for electricity consumption free of charge and that bills are clear , accurate and easy to understand . ### member states ensure that final customers receive all their bills and billing information for electricity consumption free of charge and that bills are clear , accurate and easy to understand , with clear explanation and justification of all other costs and taxes included in the bills . |
### each distribution system operator shall procure the energy it uses to cover energy losses and the non - frequency ancillary services in its system according to transparent , non - discriminatory and market based procedures , whenever it has such a function . unless justified by a cost - benefit analysis , the procurement of non - frequency ancillary services by a distribution system operator shall be transparent , non - discriminatory and market - based ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources , demand response , energy storage facilities and aggregators , in particular by requiring regulatory authorities or distribution system operators in close cooperation with all market participants , to define technical modalities for participation in these markets on the basis of the technical requirements of these markets and the capabilities of all market participants . ### each distribution system operator shall procure the energy it uses to cover energy losses and the non - frequency ancillary services in its system according to transparent , non - discriminatory and market based procedures , whenever it has such a function . unless justified by a cost - benefit analysis , the procurement of non - frequency ancillary services by a distribution system operator shall be transparent , non - discriminatory , prioritizing generation from renewable sources and market - based ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources , demand response , energy storage facilities and aggregators , in particular by requiring regulatory authorities or distribution system operators in close cooperation with all market participants , to define technical modalities for participation in these markets on the basis of the technical requirements of these markets and the capabilities of all market participants . |
### each distribution system operator shall procure the energy it uses to cover energy losses and the non - frequency ancillary services in its system according to transparent , non - discriminatory and market based procedures , whenever it has such a function . unless justified by a cost - benefit analysis , the procurement of non - frequency ancillary services by a distribution system operator shall be transparent , non - discriminatory and market - based ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources , demand response , energy storage facilities and aggregators , in particular by requiring regulatory authorities or distribution system operators in close cooperation with all market participants , to define technical modalities for participation in these markets on the basis of the technical requirements of these markets and the capabilities of all market participants . ### each distribution system operator shall procure the energy it uses to cover energy losses and the non - frequency ancillary services in its system according to transparent , non - discriminatory and market based procedures , whenever it has such a function . unless justified by a cost - benefit analysis , the procurement of non - frequency ancillary services by a distribution system operator shall be transparent , non - discriminatory , prioritizing generation from renewable sources and market - based ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources , demand response , energy storage facilities and aggregators , in particular by requiring regulatory authorities or distribution system operators in close cooperation with all market participants , to define technical modalities for participation in these markets on the basis of the technical requirements of these markets and the capabilities of all market participants . |
### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the distribution networks . member states shall ensure that distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . ### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the transmission or distribution networks . member states shall ensure that transmission system operators and distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . |
### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the distribution networks . member states shall ensure that distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . ### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the transmission or distribution networks . member states shall ensure that transmission system operators and distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . |
### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the distribution networks . member states shall ensure that distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . ### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the transmission or distribution networks . member states shall ensure that transmission system operators and distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . |
### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the distribution networks . member states shall ensure that distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . ### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the transmission or distribution networks . member states shall ensure that transmission system operators and distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . |
### managing electricity flows on the system , taking into account exchanges with other interconnected systems . to that end , the transmission system operator shall be responsible for ensuring a secure , reliable and efficient electricity system and , in that context , for ensuring the availability of all necessary ancillary services , including those provided by demand response and energy storage , insofar as such availability is independent from any other transmission system with which its system is interconnected ; ### managing electricity flows on the system , taking into account exchanges with other interconnected systems . to that end , the transmission system operator shall be responsible for ensuring a secure , reliable and efficient electricity system and , in that context , for ensuring the availability of all necessary ancillary services , including those provided by demand response and energy storage , and electric vehicles , insofar as such availability is independent from any other transmission system with which its system is interconnected ; |
### managing electricity flows on the system , taking into account exchanges with other interconnected systems . to that end , the transmission system operator shall be responsible for ensuring a secure , reliable and efficient electricity system and , in that context , for ensuring the availability of all necessary ancillary services , including those provided by demand response and energy storage , insofar as such availability is independent from any other transmission system with which its system is interconnected ; ### managing electricity flows on the system , taking into account exchanges with other interconnected systems . to that end , the transmission system operator shall be responsible for ensuring a secure , reliable and efficient electricity system and , in that context , for ensuring the availability of all necessary ancillary services , including those provided by demand response and energy storage , and electric vehicles , insofar as such availability is independent from any other transmission system with which its system is interconnected ; |
### member states may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points to of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable . the transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled and fulfil the requirements provided for in article 43 , but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for . the transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in chapter vi and be certified in accordance with article 43 . ### member states may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points to of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable , subject to a formal and justified request from the transmission system operator willing to transfer any of its responsibilities and the approval of the concerned member states . the transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled and fulfil the requirements provided for in article 43 , but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for . the transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in chapter vi and be certified in accordance with 43 . |
### member states may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points to of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable . the transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled and fulfil the requirements provided for in article 43 , but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for . the transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in chapter vi and be certified in accordance with article 43 . ### member states may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points to of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable , subject to a formal and justified request from the transmission system operator willing to transfer any of its responsibilities and the approval of the concerned member states . the transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled and fulfil the requirements provided for in article 43 , but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for . the transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in chapter vi and be certified in accordance with 43 . |
### member states may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points to of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable . the transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled and fulfil the requirements provided for in article 43 , but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for . the transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in chapter vi and be certified in accordance with article 43 . ### member states may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points to of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable , subject to a formal and justified request from the transmission system operator willing to transfer any of its responsibilities and the approval of the concerned member states . the transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled and fulfil the requirements provided for in article 43 , but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for . the transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in chapter vi and be certified in accordance with 43 . |
### member states may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points to of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable . the transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled and fulfil the requirements provided for in article 43 , but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for . the transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in chapter vi and be certified in accordance with article 43 . ### member states may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points to of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable , subject to a formal and justified request from the transmission system operator willing to transfer any of its responsibilities and the approval of the concerned member states . the transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled and fulfil the requirements provided for in article 43 , but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for . the transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in chapter vi and be certified in accordance with 43 . |
### the purpose of the efsi shall be to support investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees , with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises , through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the eib . ### the purpose of the efsi shall be to support investments in the union and to ensure an increased and more accessible financing for companies having up to 3000 employees , with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises , through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the eib . |
### the efsi agreement shall be open to accession by member states . subject to the consent of existing contributors , the efsi agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties , including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , and private sector entities . ### the efsi agreement shall be open to accession by member states . subject to the consent of existing contributors , the efsi agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties , including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , regional and local authorities and private sector entities . |
### a number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are ancillary to broadcasts and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the union . broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under union law . that results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter . often the rights need to be cleared in a short time - frame , in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs . in order to make their online services available across borders , broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights’ clearance . ### a number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are offered by broadcasters and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the union . broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under union law . that results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter . often the rights need to be cleared in a short time - frame , in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs . in order to make their online services available across borders , broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights’ clearance . the clearance of rights does not exist to a sufficient degree on a multi - platform and technology - neutral basis and therefore the potential of innovation and value that can be created from technological developments is limited . administrative costs arising from the clearance of rights prevent broadcasters from investing in innovative models to distribute and promote content . |
### a number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are ancillary to broadcasts and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the union . broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under union law . that results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter . often the rights need to be cleared in a short time - frame , in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs . in order to make their online services available across borders , broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights’ clearance . ### a number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are offered by broadcasters and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the union . broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under union law . that results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter . often the rights need to be cleared in a short time - frame , in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs . in order to make their online services available across borders , broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights’ clearance . the clearance of rights does not exist to a sufficient degree on a multi - platform and technology - neutral basis and therefore the potential of innovation and value that can be created from technological developments is limited . administrative costs arising from the clearance of rights prevent broadcasters from investing in innovative models to distribute and promote content . |
### a number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are ancillary to broadcasts and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the union . broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under union law . that results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter . often the rights need to be cleared in a short time - frame , in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs . in order to make their online services available across borders , broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights’ clearance . ### a number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are offered by broadcasters and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the union . broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under union law . that results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter . often the rights need to be cleared in a short time - frame , in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs . in order to make their online services available across borders , broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights’ clearance . the clearance of rights does not exist to a sufficient degree on a multi - platform and technology - neutral basis and therefore the potential of innovation and value that can be created from technological developments is limited . administrative costs arising from the clearance of rights prevent broadcasters from investing in innovative models to distribute and promote content . |
### a number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are ancillary to broadcasts and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the union . broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under union law . that results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter . often the rights need to be cleared in a short time - frame , in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs . in order to make their online services available across borders , broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights’ clearance . ### a number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are offered by broadcasters and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the union . broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under union law . that results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter . often the rights need to be cleared in a short time - frame , in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs . in order to make their online services available across borders , broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights’ clearance . the clearance of rights does not exist to a sufficient degree on a multi - platform and technology - neutral basis and therefore the potential of innovation and value that can be created from technological developments is limited . administrative costs arising from the clearance of rights prevent broadcasters from investing in innovative models to distribute and promote content . |
### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite and online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be included in the scope of this regulation if those services are able to ensure a controlled environment such as by providing access to the service in exchange for a fee or against consideration other than money . |
### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite and online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be included in the scope of this regulation if those services are able to ensure a controlled environment such as by providing access to the service in exchange for a fee or against consideration other than money . |
### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite and online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be included in the scope of this regulation if those services are able to ensure a controlled environment such as by providing access to the service in exchange for a fee or against consideration other than money . |
### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite and online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be included in the scope of this regulation if those services are able to ensure a controlled environment such as by providing access to the service in exchange for a fee or against consideration other than money . |
### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite and online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be included in the scope of this regulation if those services are able to ensure a controlled environment such as by providing access to the service in exchange for a fee or against consideration other than money . |
### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite and online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be included in the scope of this regulation if those services are able to ensure a controlled environment such as by providing access to the service in exchange for a fee or against consideration other than money . |
### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite and online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be included in the scope of this regulation if those services are able to ensure a controlled environment such as by providing access to the service in exchange for a fee or against consideration other than money . |
### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite and online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be included in the scope of this regulation if those services are able to ensure a controlled environment such as by providing access to the service in exchange for a fee or against consideration other than money . |
### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . ip - based retransmission services offered both on closed - circuit networks and on the open internet should be included in the scope of this regulation as long as they are provided to a defined number of users and comparable to closed circuit networks . |
### “retransmission” means any simultaneous , unaltered and unabridged retransmission , other than cable retransmission as defined in directive 93 / 83 / eec and other than retransmission provided over an internet access service as defined in regulation 2015 / 2120 of the european parliament and of the council19 , intended for reception by the public of an initial transmission from another member state , by wire or over the air , including that by satellite but excluding online transmission , of television or radio programmes intended for the reception by the public , provided that such retransmission is made by a party other than the broadcasting organisation which made the initial transmission or under whose control and responsibility such transmission was made . _________________ 19 regulation 2015 / 2120 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 november 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending directive 2002 / 22 / ec on universal service and users’ rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and regulation no 531 / 2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the union , oj l 310 , 26 . 11 . 2015 , p . 1 . ### “retransmission” means any simultaneous , unaltered and unabridged retransmission , other than cable retransmission as defined in directive 93 / 83 / eec , intended for reception by the public of an initial transmission from another member state , by wire or over the air , including that by satellite and online transmission , of television or radio programmes intended for the reception by the public . such retransmission must be equivalent to retransmissions by operators of cable retransmission services and must be made by a party other than the broadcasting organisation which made the initial transmission or under whose control and responsibility such transmission was made . |
### “retransmission” means any simultaneous , unaltered and unabridged retransmission , other than cable retransmission as defined in directive 93 / 83 / eec and other than retransmission provided over an internet access service as defined in regulation 2015 / 2120 of the european parliament and of the council19 , intended for reception by the public of an initial transmission from another member state , by wire or over the air , including that by satellite but excluding online transmission , of television or radio programmes intended for the reception by the public , provided that such retransmission is made by a party other than the broadcasting organisation which made the initial transmission or under whose control and responsibility such transmission was made . _________________ 19 regulation 2015 / 2120 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 november 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending directive 2002 / 22 / ec on universal service and users’ rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and regulation no 531 / 2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the union , oj l 310 , 26 . 11 . 2015 , p . 1 . ### “retransmission” means any simultaneous , unaltered and unabridged retransmission , other than cable retransmission as defined in directive 93 / 83 / eec and other than retransmission provided over an internet access service as defined in regulation 2015 / 2120 of the european parliament and of the council19 , intended for reception by the public of an initial transmission from another member state , by wire or over the air , including that by satellite or by direct injection but excluding online transmission , of television or radio programmes ultimately intended for the reception by the public , provided that such retransmission is made by a party other than the broadcasting organisation which made the initial transmission or under whose control and responsibility such transmission was made . _________________ 19 regulation 2015 / 2120 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 november 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending directive 2002 / 22 / ec on universal service and users’ rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and regulation no 531 / 2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the union , oj l 310 , 26 . 11 . 2015 , p . 1 . |
### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . ### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking energy and climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . |
### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . ### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking energy and climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . |
### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . ### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking energy and climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . |
### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . ### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking energy and climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . |
### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . ### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking energy and climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . |
### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . ### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking energy and climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . |
### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . ### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking energy and climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . |
### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . ### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking energy and climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . |
### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . ### the european union is committed to building an energy union with a forward looking energy and climate policy . energy efficiency is a crucial element of the european union ' s 2030 climate and energy policy framework and is key to moderate energy demand . |