The goal of this Act shall be to ensure an efficient operation of the energy sector, a reliable energy supply to the national economy and population. It shall establish the basic principles of the operation of energy producers, transport enterprises and energy suppliers. The Act consists of eight Chapters divided into 21 articles dealing with the following matters: general provisions (Chapt. 1, arts. 1 - 3); competence of public authorities within the energy sector (Chapt. 2, arts. 4 and 5); ene