MVV2368K Energy Law

Faculty of Law
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martin Švec, Ph.D. (lecturer)
JUDr. Roman Vaněk, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Ludvík Zelinka (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martin Švec, Ph.D.
Institute of Law and Technology – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Bc. Pavla Adamčíková
Supplier department: Institute of Law and Technology – Faculty of Law
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MVV2368K/01: Mon 2. 3. to Fri 22. 5. Wed 14:00–15:40 315, M. Švec, R. Vaněk
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 22/25, only registered: 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • Law (programme PrF, PR_)
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Abstract

The course introduces students to the basic structure and principles of energy law. Its first, general part focuses primarily on the regulation of the energy sector, the institutional framework, the licensing regime, the position of market participants, as well as the role of the Energy Regulatory Office.


The second part of the course presents the specific features of selected areas of energy law. Particular attention is given to electricity, oil and gas, district heating, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources. The course explains basic legal relationships, the rules governing energy markets, access to infrastructure, the obligations of regulated entities, and security of supply.


The course also places energy law in the broader context of energy policy, the energy transition, and efforts to achieve climate neutrality. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand the basic issues of legal regulation in the energy sector, distinguish the specific features of individual energy industries, and explain the relationship between legal regulation, the functioning of energy markets, and the strategic objectives of energy policy.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:


  • understand the key aspects of energy policy in the Czech Republic and the European Union;
  • understand the basic structure and principles of energy law;
  • explain the role of the Energy Regulatory Office in the regulation of the energy sector;
  • distinguish the specific features of selected areas of energy law, in particular electricity, oil and gas, district heating, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources;
  • understand the relationship between energy law, the functioning of energy markets, security of supply, and climate and energy policy objectives.

Key topics
  1. Introduction to the Energy Sector: Energy, Economy and Society
  2. Structure and System of Energy Law
  3. Regulation of the Energy Sector and the Role of the Energy Regulatory Office
  4. Nuclear Law
  5. Electricity Law I
  6. Electricity Law II
  7. Gas Sector in Energy Law
  8. District Heating Law
  9. Renewable Energy Law 
  10. Energy Trading
  11. Oil and Petroleum Products in Energy Law
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • KOŠŤÁL, Vratislav. Veřejnoprávní regulace podnikání v energetice. Vydání první. V Praze: C.H. Beck, 2022, xii, 170. ISBN 9788074008573. info
  • Trh s elektřinou : úvod do liberalizované energetiky. Vydání druhé, aktualizova. Praha: Asociace energetických manažerů, 2016, 548 stran. ISBN 9788026092124. info
  • VÍCHA, Ondřej. Základy horního a energetického práva. Vydání první. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2015, 228 stran. ISBN 9788074789199. info
    recommended literature
  • Energetický zákon : komentář. Edited by Kateřina Eichlerová - Jakub Handrlica - Martin Jasenský - Jan Koř. Vydání první. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2016, xxxvi, 145. ISBN 9788075524126. info
  • Energetická bezpečnost ČR a budoucnost energetické politiky EU. Edited by Petr Binhack - Lukáš Tichý. Praha: Ústav mezinárodních vztahů, 2011, 166 s. ISBN 9788087558027. info
  • Horní zákon ; Zákon o hornické činnosti, výbušninách a o státní báňské správě : komentář. Edited by Ondřej Vícha - Ondřej Vícha. Vydání první. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2017, liii, 937. ISBN 9788075525574. info
  • OSIČKA, Jan; Filip ČERNOCH; Petr OCELÍK and Tomáš VLČEK. Technicko-ekonomické aspekty energetiky (Technical and Economical Aspects of Energy). 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2012, 395 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-5997-9. info
  • SZABO, Viktor; Radim POLČÁK and Václav STUPKA. Energetické právo : legislativa, judikatura a texty ke studiu (Energy Law. Legislation, case law and texts to study). 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2014, 332 s. ISBN 9788021067233. info
  • HANDRLICA, Jakub. Jaderné právo : právní rámec pro mírové využívání jaderné energie a ionizujícího záření. Praha: Auditorium, 2012, 294 s. ISBN 9788087284339. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Seminars, e-learning application, workshops with practicing professionals.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Completed by a colloquium consisting of a discussion of a specific aspect of energy law and the defence of a colloquium paper.

Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Teacher's information
Reading materials are specified in the Interactive Syllabus.
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2027.
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