European Regulations on Energy Governance in Bulgaria – Impact Assessment

Abstract

The aim of the research is to present the impact assessment of the European regulatory framework related to the energy governance at national level. In recent years, impact assessments have become key public governance instruments that aim at developing and evaluating policies and laws in such a way that their goals are attained in most efficient path. At the same time, however, impact assessments should cover the specific national aspects of the transposed European legislation, with which all must comply. From this point of view, the study is focuses on two parts: 1) clarifying the European energy regulatory regime and 2) its effect on the national level. The results of the transfer of the European energy model at national level, its potential and risks are also presented.