8 Amendments of Marie-Christine ARNAUTU related to 2016/0382(COD)
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the Union energy policy. The increased use of energy from renewable sources, together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency, constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and the Union 2030 energy and climate framework, including the binding target to cut emissions in the Union by at least 40 % below 1990 levels by 2030 . It also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply, technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development, especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density . Nevertheless, it should be noted that the USA has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, that Russia has not yet ratified it, and that the EU is being hypocritical when it claims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while pursuing a comprehensive free trade policy which promotes the relocation of jobs, favours the economies of the most polluting countries such as China and India, and encourages the use of international transport.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In particular, increasing technological improvements, incentives for the use and expansion of public transport, the use of energy efficiency technologies and the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources in the electricity, heating and cooling sectors as well as in the transport sector are very effective tools , together with energy efficiency measures , for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Union and the Union's dependence on imported gas and oil . However, the Union should question whether the use of renewable is the right solution in terms of energy efficiency, economic competitiveness and the environment.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sourcIn several Member States, renewable energies such as wind and solar power, in spite of receiving considerable public aid and subsidies, have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricityshown poor energy efficiency and have been subject to fierce criticism for the mismanagement to which they are prone. If and when Member States decide to implement support schemes, such support should be provided in a form that is as non-distortion as possible for the functioning of electricity markets. To this end, an increasing number of Member States allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Some Member States have a large share of aviation in their gross final consumption of energy. In view of the current technological and regulatory constraints that prevent the commercial use of biofuels in aviation, it is appropriate to provide a partial exemption for such Member States, by excluding from the calculation of their gross final consumption of energy in national air transport, the amount by which they exceed one-and-a- half times the Union average gross final consumption of energy in aviation in 2005, as assessed by Eurostat, i.e. 6,18 %. Cyprus and Malta, due to their insular and peripheral character, rely on aviation as a mode of transport, which is essential for their citizens and their economy. As a result, Cyprus and Malta have a gross final consumption of energy in national air transport which is disproportionally high, i.e. more than three times the Union average in 2005, and are thus disproportionately affected by the current technological and regulatory constraints. For those Member States it is therefore appropriate to provide that the exemption should cover the amount by which they exceed the Union average gross final consumption of energy in aviation in 2005 as assessed by Eurostat, i.e. 4,12 %.Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) The European Strategy for a low- carbon mobility of July 2016 pointed out that food-based biofuels have a limited role in de carbonising the transport sector and should be gradually phased out and replaced by advanced biofuels. To prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land-use change impacts, it is appropriate to reduce the amount of biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops that can be counted towards the Union target set out in this Directive. However, the Union and the Member States should adopt a clear and coherent approach to biofuels so as not to jeopardise the many European jobs involved, and European investments already made, in this sector. With this in mind, a distinction should be drawn between first-generation biofuels which harm the environment, such as some biodiesels using palm oil, for example, and those produced in harmony with the soil and the environment, such as bioethanol. Furthermore, encouragement should be given to the use of biofuels produced in the Member States so as to reduce the environmental footprint of their transport and promote the use of biofuels with less of an adverse impact on the environmental and social balance.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 64
Recital 64
(64) Advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to low carbon emissions, stimulating the decarbonisation of the Union transport sector in a cost- effective manner, and improving inter alia energy diversification in the transport sector while promoting innovation, growth and jobs in the Union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports. The incorporation obligation on fuels suppliers should encouragWhile the continuous development of advanced fuels, including biofuels should be encouraged, and it is important to ensure that the incorporation obligation also incentivises improvements in the greenhouse gas performance of theimprove greenhouse gas performance of the fuels supplied to meet the incorporation obligation, it is up to the Member States, in their own national legislation, to determine the incorporation level for fuels supplied to meet itrs. The Commission should assess the greenhouse gas performance, technical innovation and sustainability of those fuels.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall assess the energy effectiveness and economic usefulness of their support for electricity from renewable sources at least every four years. In particular they shall ensure that this support is not misused or wasted. Decisions on the continuation or prolongation of support and design of new support shall be based on the results of the assessments.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4