Activities of Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT related to 2015/2323(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Delivering a new deal for energy consumers (A8-0161/2016 - Theresa Griffin) NL
Amendments (19)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and, inter alia, renewables- based;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point a
Paragraph 3 – point a
a. provide citizens and businesses with stable, affordablemarket-based, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, energy-efficient products and housing;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point b
Paragraph 3 – point b
b. empower citizens and businesses to produce and store their own clean energy, take energy-saving measures, and become active participants in the energy market through consumer choice and the possibility of safely and confidently participating in demand response;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, and persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
Paragraph 6 – point a
a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d
Paragraph 6 – point d
d. Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs, in order to facilitate comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing array of different tariffs for the same product;eleted
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns, if customers so request; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in order to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not-for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered;
Amendment 271 #
11. Considers that, in the case of certain technologies, access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggesttresses that this ishould become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to step up its support for the Covenant of Mayors, so as to expand and further develop it as a tool to promote self-generation and energy efficiency measures, fight energy poverty, facilitate the exchange of best practices between all local authorities, regions and Member States, and ensure that all local authorities are aware of thewhat financial support is available to them;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills riseencourage consumers to use energy in more complete knowledge of the facts, on the basis of full, clear and transparent information;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the need to developfact that smart appliances are being developed which automate the management of energy demand in response to price signals;
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Insists that better data availability and collection are essential in order to assess the situation and target assistance on energy-poor citizencitizens and businesses as effectively as possible;
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives prioritydevotes particular attention to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;
Amendment 426 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for the revised EED to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage ofstipulating that measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income consumersshould focus on aspects where the greatest changes can be achieved;
Amendment 444 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promotcontinued;