The Third Internal Market package marks a watershed in the EU's efforts to introduce effective liberalization of its electricity and gas markets. Written by the key Commission officials and practitioners, this new and fully updated fourth edition includes in-depth contributions on: a common electricity and gas wholesale market * third party access * unbundling of Transmission System Operators and Distribution System Operators * National Regulatory Authorities * regulation of cross-border electricity exchanges * gas regulation * retail market development and public service objectives * derogations and exemptions * common network rules * security of supply * reporting and review of the Directives * implementation and entry into force * the internal energy market and neighboring countries * an introduction to the energy market of the US. *** Librarians: ebook available on ProQuest and EBSCO Subject: EU Law, Energy Law]