The Greek Electricity Market Reforms: Political and Regulatory Considerations

Nikolaos Danias, John Swales () and Peter McGregor

Energy Policy, 2013, vol. 62, issue C, 1040-1047

Abstract: The paper tracks the evolution of the Greek electricity market since the beginning of the liberalization process. Its progress is benchmarked against the criteria suggested by Littlechild (2006b). The Littlechild framework highlights key remaining deficiencies in the stances and policies adopted which need to be resolved in order for liberalization to proceed successfully. The focus is on the agendas of the Greek government, other domestic political forces and the European Union. A central requirement is the clear commitment to liberalization by the Greek government. In particular the government needs to give up political control over the previous vertically integrated, state-controlled electricity firm, Public Power Company (PPC), and allow more decision making powers and genuine independence to the market regulator. Liberalization is rendered more difficult by the present financial and economic crisis in Greece.

Keywords: Electricity market reforms; Liberalization; Regulatory policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.08.010

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