This booklet gives an introduction to the issues raised by regulatory reform of the electricity sector. The sector is … undergoing change worldwide. A key objective of reform is to improve efficiency in order to reduce prices for electricity … of an OECD book on regulatory reform in a variety of sectors. This updated version of the study is one in a series of …

complementary reform in Russia's natural gas sector. … on a highly ambitious programme of electricity reform. This book focuses on key aspects of the proposed reforms including … removal of cross subsidies. It also raises concerns as to the pace of reform in related areas such as the need for …

context for, and considers the issues raised by, these reforms. It also analyses the key elements of effective reform, such as … reform is to improve economic efficiency through competition and short term trade, in order to reduce prices for natural gas … provided that reform is handled with care. As Europe implements the EU Gas Directive, this book is a timely review for energy …

Most OECD countries, and many countries outside the OECD, are now deeply engaged in a reform of their electricity … markets to stimulate competition and improve efficiency. This book considers the key elements of effective reform based on a … electricity, aimed at maximising consumer choice. It also highlights the development of new approaches to regulation of the …