Activities of Kaja KALLAS related to 2014/2153(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European energy security strategy (debate)
Amendments (24)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the positive impact that market integration has had on wholesale prices, and eventually retail prices, in the electricity sector, and ; recalls that the potential net economic benefit that may be gained from the completion of the internal market for energy is in the range of EUR 16- 40 billion per year;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the added value of integrating ICT in the energy systems to maximize energy efficiency, moderate demand, and lower prices for consumers;
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to place more emphasis on combating the problem of transmission curtailments at national borders; maintains thatbelieves that a stronger role of ACER is necessary for a well-functioning internal energy market as it requires both the significant development of infrastructure and interconnectors that allow cross border trade and the rigorous enforcement of existing capacity allocation rules;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand through energy efficiency, is triply crucial, impacting positively on the EU’'s energy security, competitiveness and sustainability; highlights in this regard, that according to the International Energy Agency, energy efficiency investments represent the best return on investment of any energy resource;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the importance of integrating the planning of energy demand and supply at the level of the EU internal energy market, in order to achieve cost-optimal security of supply and avoid unnecessary or over- dimensioned infrastructure investments and stranded costs; (There is a need to reach a cost-optimal security of supply and a functioning internal energy Or. en market to look at energy demand and supply across the borders and not strictly within national borders)
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings and industry, is a significant contribution to energy security and competitiveness and that this should be taken into account when considering financial allocations;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to identify and remove remaining barriers to energy efficiency measures, and to develop a genuine market in energy efficiency in order to foster transfer of best practices and ensure availability of products and solutions throughout the EU with aim of building a true single market in energy efficiency products and services;
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing indigenous energy sources should be further promoted increasing security of supply must include the development of sustainable indigenous energy sources within the EU;
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that any energy source that might contribute to energy security in the Union should be taken into account and developed in full compliance with environmental requirementsthe EUs decarbonisation objectives and the 2030 targets as well as EU competition policy;
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030 is esscentiral, taking into consideration energy costs;o the energy security strategy, stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Believes that in view of the vast investment needs for ageing and inadequate distribution grids and the majority of renewable energy sources being connected at distribution grid level, specific initiatives to foster DSO investments including financial instruments should be considered by the Commission and the Member States;
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Urges the Commission to undertake a clear national break-down of the resulting renewable energy development to foster investor certainty, which must lead to binding and enforceable national commitments in this regard; Recalls the detrimental effect of retroactive changes to incentive mechanisms which have been particularly damaging to the investment climate for renewables during the past three years and should be targeted as a priority;
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. CallsStresses the added value of integrating ICT in the energy systems to maximize energy efficiency, moderate demand, and lower prices for consumers ; Calls in particular on the Commission to introduce common standards for smart grids, since they ensure a stable supply and free flow of energy across borders and contribute to energy security;
Amendment 465 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power sources being placed closer to the point of usage, diminishes the risk of attacking vulnerable infrastructure and simultaneously provides business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises; c, when cost-effective for the balance of energy demand and supply in the internal market ;Calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development of local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks ; (There is a need to reach a cost-optimal security of supply and aConsiders a stronger role of ACER as essential in this respect to ensure that a more decentralised energy system facilitates cross-border trading and the functioning of the internal energy market ; Or. en market to look at energy demand and supply across the borders and not strictly within national borders)
Amendment 496 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and contributesstrengthens the competitive advantage and commercial viability of European business and industry while contributing to the main EU energy policy goals, including security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption;
Amendment 510 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to seek for better interaction and coordination of national and European research programmes among themselves and with the Commission, especially in the fields of energy and construction, and between areas of research in energy, transport and ICT, in order to ensure that priority is given to common challenges such as increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to maximize the market uptake of new technologies ;
Amendment 520 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not undermine the EU economy’s global competitiveness; considers, therefore, that a complex approach to climate change and competitiveness is neededand transforming Europe into a competitive low-carbon economy rely heavily on a functioning carbon market, and investments in renewable energies and in energy efficiency ;
Amendment 545 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low-carbon economy for the European Union as a whole, of the possibilities allowed for financing energy projects through state aid, as well as the financial instruments available through the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon 2020, the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, and the investment facilities of the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and public and private intermediaries; (There is a need to specify that the use of state aid should serve the purpose of ensuring energy security to the EU as a whole, and not individual security strategies of Member states)Or. en
Amendment 565 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase IT security and the protection of strategiccritical energy infrastructures which provide crucial services for consumers; ; Stresses in this respect the importance of the adoption and timely implementation of the NIS directive to maintain high levels of network and information security of critical infrastructures.
Amendment 582 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets – including, where necessary, capacity markets – covering all parts of the Union; demands that the Commission act decisively against all instances of protectionism, anti- competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit;
Amendment 586 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Welcomes the Commission's report on subsidies and costs of EU energy from 10th October 2014, and calls on the Commission to annually update this report, in order to better identify which sectors and areas are in need of additional funds, and those sectors vulnerable to market distortions as a result of subsidies;
Amendment 620 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’s proposal for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030; Stresses that electricity interconnections should be built for cross-border trading on a daily basis and not only to cover peak loads. Calls in that respect for a strengthened role of ACER, as well as ENTSO-E and ENTSOG to ensure that cross-border infrastructures are built for a functioning European energy market ;
Amendment 648 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Urges the Commission to evaluate the necessity and potential role of a European strategy for back-up capacities to ensure internal resilience to external supply side shocks;
Amendment 664 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Stresses the need for regional cooperation to be strengthened throughout the EU, as energy security issues can be resolved more effectively and energy can be produced and consumed more rationally at the regional level; notes that the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan, which aims to integrate the countries of the Baltic Sea region into the EU energy infrastructure networks, is an excellent example of regional cooperation;, that needs to be implemented, with a benchmark approach and concrete timetable for implementation.