Activities of Pavel TELIČKA related to 2014/2153(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European energy security strategy (A8-0164/2015 - Algirdas Saudargas)
Amendments (30)
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050' COM (2011)112 final
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 61 % of gas consumed inall imported gas into the European Union is used in buildings for heating purposes and 75% of these are residential buildings, any gas supply crisis is a heat supply crisis; whereas the EU is without a strategy on heat as it relates to supply security, decarbonisation or affordability and competitiveness; whereas any interruptions in heat gas supply leading to inadequate heating puts at risk the health and wellbeing of a large proportion of EU citizens;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that Europe's increasingly complex energy networks will increasingly be exposed to threats and security vulnerabilities related to their IT infrastructure; Highlights the increasing sophistication and availability of cyber- weapons which may be used against such infrastructure; Reminds in this regard the need for a well-coordinated and well- resourced response to European cyber- security as a part of the energy security approach, including appropriate allocations of resources and capacity to the European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3) as well as agencies such as ENISA.
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the Energy Union, in addition to ensuring security of supply, should adopt a comprehensive approach focusing on key pillars such as achievement of a fully integrated internal energy market, moderation of energy demand1 a, decarbonisation of the energy mix, and research and innovation; __________________ 1aThe English translation uses the expression 'moderation of energy demand', which could be taken to mean moderation of demand, this being the most accurate interpretation in this context. This also applies to paragraph 15.
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that in order to deliver a genuine energy union building solidarity against external energy supply shocks, the EU must develop a fully integrated mechanism for the transmission of surplus energy across borders; In this regard Commission, Member States and Transmission Operators (TSOs) must focus on reforming the EU internal energy market architecture as well as focusing on specific infrastructure projects;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls that Energy Union must help increase the availability of finance for infrastructure projects; Highlights in this regard the role that the EFSI (Juncker package), must play in ensuring that projects are attractive to private investors with stable regulatory conditions and clearly identifiable medium to long term pay-off, particularly by minimising bureaucracy and encompassing an expedient application and approval process;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls for the proposed Energy Union to adopt the principle of 'energy efficiency first' whereby measures to moderate energy demand must be considered, and if cost-effective, taken, ahead of any measures to increase supply, and for future PCIs to feature integrated projects where energy demand-reduction and energy supply infrastructure are planned jointly;
Amendment 214 #
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;
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 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the EU is not yet on track to meet its commitment of saving 20 % of energy (371 Mtoe) by 2020, and that over one thirdmuch of reduced energy consumption is actually attributable to lower levels of economic activity;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that energy demand in the use of building sectors1 a is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to speed up renovation of buildings in order to reduce energy demand while encouraging greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and promoting energy services for which EU funds can complement national financing schemes; __________________ 1aWhile the English version is more specific, a more satisfactory wording would be possible.
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of locmunicipal and regional authorities of European cities in increasing energy efficiency through cogeneration, modernisation of district heating systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovation of buildings is also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cities in increasing energy efficiency, including through cogeneration, modernisation of district heating systems,, expansion and establishment of district heating systems which easily integrate sustainable decentralised energy sources, and small scale installations, as well as increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models, and the construction and deep renovation of buildings isare also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that improved vehicle performance standards and fuel efficiency are crucial for both reducing EU oil dependency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore calls on the Commission to continue and accelerate its efforts in this field, in particular by coming forward with robust post-2020 standards for cars and vans as well as new fuel efficiency standards for HDVs; Further requests that the Commission encourages and enables low-carbon transportation such as hybrid, electric, natural gas, biofuel and hydrogen vehicles, with support for EU-wide networks of charging stations;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that improvedhigher vehicle performance standards and fuel efficiency are crucial for both reducing EU oil dependency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore calls on the Commission to continue and accelerate its efforts in this field, while consistently taking due account of statutory impact assessments;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation, in order to achieve the 2020 energy efficiency targets, focusing on BAT with short payback and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before and in response to supply shocks; Calls on Member States in this regard to reinforce regulatory and public financial support to accelerate the renovation rate of buildings and the improvement in/roll-out of district heating systems, as set out in the Commission Strategy.
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 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 371 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sourceso ensure the integration of renewables in the current context and their subsequent development, with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030, is essentialt is important, taking into consideration energy costs; stresses the importance of, to 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 454 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Paragraph 20 f (new)
20f. Underlines that significant electrification of the European heating and transport sectors remains crucial to significantly reducing fuel import in these sectors;
Amendment 456 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to introduce common standards forensure continued development of smart grids, since they ensure a stable supply and free flow of energy across borders and contribute to energy security;
Amendment 458 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls 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; highlights in this regard the role that developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage facilities can play increasing the level of RES on a European scale and ensuring that such infrastructure is developed in conjunction with regional RES hubs;
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power and heat 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; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development of local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks, including thermal grids (district heating)networks;
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 527 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not undermine the EU economy’s global competitiveness and that, for that reason, the viability of future objectives should be evaluated by carrying out an in-depth impact assessment; considers, therefore, that a complex approach to climate change and competitiveness is needed;
Amendment 540 #
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, 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 calls on the Commission to conduct a regular cost-effectiveness assessment of the EU's financial instruments1a; __________________ 1aIn the context of this paragraph, no reference needs to be made to public and private intermediaries;.
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 650 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for the Projects of Common Interest (PCI) adopted inon the Commission to direct more resources to the CEF budget, especially for PCI projects in order to further develop interconnectedness of the national grids in Europe; highlights that the implementation of the PCIs and ENTSO-E's 10 year network development plan's "Projects of Pan-European Significance" should be the backbone of meeting the EU's interconnectivity objectives; Calls on the Commission to come forward with concrete proposals by March 20135 to be executed without delay; ensure key bottlenecks in the Iberian peninsula and the Baltic countries are addressed by 2020;