Activities of Yves COCHET related to 2012/2103(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the Energy roadmap 2050, a future with energy
Amendments (10)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 1
Section 1 – paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to realise the 2°C goallimit global mean temperature rise below 2°C above preindustrial levels;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that EU energy policy towards 2050 should also be based on the need to reduce the negative consequences of Peak Oil;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Strongly regrets that the Commission did not explore a combined "high renewables and high energy efficiency" scenario that would combine the benefits of low energy imports bill and low electricity prices; takes the view that a choice should be made about which path to take in order to ensure investment certainty; strongly supports a future sustainable and secure energy system that combines the benefits of scenario 2 (high energy-efficiency) and scenario 4 (high RES);
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 3
Section 1 – paragraph 3
3. Supports the conclusion that decarbonisation of the EU by 2050 is feasible and will require high levels of investments; calls on the Commission to create stability for investors by reducing over-regulation and by setting a clear, technology-neutral goal in particular if EU climate action is delayed as action now will avoid stranded investments and costly changes later; calls on the Commission to create stability for investors by setting post-2020 goals for CO2 reduction, renewable energy and energy savings;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Supports the Commission conclusion that the two most important no-regret options of transforming our energy system are energy-efficiency and a high share of renewables; takes the view that relying on ETS alone to transform our energy system would require a high carbon price that could increase the risk of carbon leakage; considers therefore that supplementary measures to support energy-efficiency and renewable energy are necessary;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 4
Section 1 – paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to propose a clear 2030 goals by setting a single targets for CO2 reduction, renewable energy and energy savings; reiterates the need to meet the milestones for emission reduction stated in the low-carbon roadmap and to put forward all needed measures promptly;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to come forward without delay with structural measures to strengthen ETS and reiterates its call for the withdrawal of at least 1.4 billion ETS allowances;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 6
Section 1 – paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to step up the development and deployment of low- carbon and non-nuclear technologies, to strengthen the role of renewable energy sources – including by increasing their commercialisation, to step up the efficient use of energy sources, and to phase out fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 6
Section 1 – paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to step up the development and deployment of low- carbonsustainable and climate-friendly technologies, to strengthen the role of renewable energy sources – including by increasing their commercialisation, to step up the efficient use of energy sources, and to phase out fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption and inefficient use of resources; in this regard reiterates its call for sustainability criteria for energy use of biomass that would ensure overall resource efficiency, climate benefit in a reasonable timeframe and strengthens the functioning of the internal energy market;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 7
Section 1 – paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that the overall decarbonisation goal necessitates a substantial reduction in transport emissions, which implies a substantial rise in electricity use and thus high levels of investments in electricity infrastructurereduction of long distance transports and an encouragement to local circuits; notes that quick action is needed to avoid being locked into a higher emission path on account of the long lifecycle of infrastructure.