Energy resources consumer institution: the judicial practice of the Republic of Moldova and the European Union

This article addresses the issue of the institution of the consumer of energy resources in the legislation and judicial practice of the Republic of Moldova and the European Union. The approach of the consumer institution in the energy field in the Republic of Moldova must be done through the prism of several factors, including the concept of consumer, history, rights and obligations of consumers. The presentation of the matter was carried out both in the light of the legislation of the Republic of Moldova and the norms of the European Union. According to the author, the Romanian legislation, which is harmonized with Directive 2009/72 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 2003/54 / EC, is also of interest, respectively Directive 2009/73 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 2003/55 / EC. In order to improve the consumer status of energy resources, it is necessary to review the primary legal framework on consumer protection, including the rules on their status, rights and obligations. Particular attention has been paid to the legal relationships governing the status of the consumer of energy resources, including the submission of legislative proposals to improve this status.