Antonis Metaxas and Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui (2024), ‘Editors’ Note’ Oxford Journal of World Energy Law & Business, Volume 17, Issue 1, pp.1-2

The regulatory framework of energy is changing globally, testing its inherently dynamic character. The years 2021 and 2022 were particularly challenging for energy professionals and scientists specializing in energy law, energy policy, and regulation. We have witnessed the continuation of a war with unremitting consequences in the energy landscape, both in terms of economics and security of supply, and an ever more pervasive and palpable climate emergency. The battlefront of European Union (EU) policy and law-making is, and will continue to be, energy. Whether in relation to energy efficiency, the boost of renewable energy sources, power diversification, or a mere alleviation of energy consumption costs, the regulatory fortress towards a sustainable carbon-free energy mix is under rapid construction.

A regulatory fort without a scientific and practical buttress would nonetheless lack its concrete core, essential for the sturdiness of any structure. In other words, our energy law fortress would suffer from frailty and risk collapsing as a discipline. The input, involvement, and feedback from academia and practitioners/stakeholders are therefore not only welcomed but also imperative.