The Impact of Brexit on the EU Energy System

This study provided by European Parliament Policy Department A Economic and Scientific Policy at the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) shows that the energy-system related impact of Brexit on EU citizens and companies will be limited. The EU will be able to complete its market, achieve its climate and energy targets and maintain supply security.

It appears likely (although not guaranteed) that the UK will continue to maintain sensible environmental policies and safeguard the rights of EU companies in the UK.

However, special attention on the impact of Brexit on the Irish energy system is warranted.

• Primary Source

United Kingdom: House of Commons: Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee: 4th Report (2016-17) HC 909: Leaving the EU: negotiation priorities for energy and climate change policy http://www.europeansources.info/record/leaving-the-eu-negotiation-priorities-for-energy-and-climate-change-policy/

ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

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