30 Amendments of Davor ŠKRLEC related to 2018/0228(COD)
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Programme shouldwill aim at supporting climate change,the fight against climate change through the decarbonisation of the transport and energy sector, through environmentally and socially sustainable projects and, where appropriate, through climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. In particular, the contribution of the Programme toin achieving the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement as well as the proposedto both keep global average temperature rise well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit temperature increase to 1.5°C, as well as more ambitious 2030 climate and energy targets and long-term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 2540% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 670% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, as part of the fulfilment of the Paris Agreement, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40% for railway infrastructure, inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased u. However, CEF programmes' climate action contribution should be recorded in a centrally developed and managed climate-tracking database, based of renewable hydrogen or bio- methane. Relevant actions will be identified duringn Rio markers and an expanded list of ‘intervention categories’ to cover all EU budget programmes. Relevant climate action should be included into the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. In order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project's economic evaluation, projects supported by the Programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. Guiding principles for climate proofing should be "energy efficiency first", the general exclusion of funding fossil fuels from the EU budget programmes and a projects lifecycle assessment of programmes and planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways. _________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 22 #
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility, circular economy or alternative fuels. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The TEN-T guidelines require, with regard to new technologies and innovation, that the TEN-T enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuels. Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental and climate impact of transport and requires Member States to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 December 2025. As outlined in the Commission proposals22 of November 2017, a comprehensive set of measures to promote low-emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive. _________________ 21 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1). 22 Commission Communication "Delivering on low-emission mobility A European Union that protects the planet, empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers" – COM(2017) 675
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Directive [recast Renewables Directive] stresses the need to set up an enabling framework comprising the enhanced use of Union funds, with explicit reference to enabling actions to support cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy and circular economy.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union (2016/0375/COD) stresses the need for Member States to use the "energy efficiency first" principle, which means to consider, before taking energy planning, policy and investment decisions, whether cost-efficient, technically, economically and environmentally sound alternative energy efficiency measures could replace in whole or in part the envisaged planning, policy and investment measures, whilst still achieving the objectives of the respective decisions.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) While completion of network infrastructure remains the priority to achieve the development of renewable energy and circular economy, integrating cross-border cooperation on renewable energy reflects the approach adopted under the Clean Energy for all Europeans initiative with a collective responsibility to reach an ambitious target for renewable energy in 2030 and the changed policy context with ambitious long-term decarbonisation objectives.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Innovative infrastructure technologies that enable the transition to a low carbon energy and mobility systems and improve security of supply are essential in view of the Union's decarbonisation agenda. In particular, in its Communication of 23 November 2017 "Communication on strengthening Europe's energy networks"28 , the Commission emphasised that the role of electricity, where renewable energy will constitute half of the electricity generation by 2030, will increasingly be driving the decarbonisation of sectors so far dominated by fossil fuels, such as transport, industry and heating and cooling and that accordingly, the focus under the trans- European energy infrastructure policy is increasinglyshould primarily be on electricity interconnections, electricity storages and smart grids projects. To support the Union's decarbonisation objectives, due consideration and priority should be given to technologies and projects contributing to the transition to a low carbon economyfulfilment of a low carbon economy. To be in line with the climate commitments of the Paris Agreement, the Programme cannot support fossil fuel projects and technologies increasing or maintaining the role of fossil fuels in Europe’s energy system. The Commission will aim at increasing the number of cross- border smart grid, innovative storage as well as carbon dioxide transportation projects to be supported under the Programme. _________________ 28 COM(2017) 718 COM(2017) 718
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The policy objectives of this Programme will be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window(s) [...] of the InvestEU Fund. The Programme's actions should be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value. If the InvestEU Fund would be used to support the Programme’s investments, it shall only support zero- emission infrastructure.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund, the European Investment Stabilisation Function, InvestEU and the Connecting Europe Facility, where relevant. Financial support should be climate proof and also be used in a manner consistent with Union and national energy and climate plans where relevant.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(ra) "Efficiency first principle" means the prioritisation, in all energy planning, policy and investment decisions, of measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, by means of cost-optimal energy end-use savings, demand-side response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) In the energy sector, to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating toall projects of common interest should facilitate the decarbonisation of the economy, prioritise zero-emission solutions and comply with further integration of the internal energy market, interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation and ensuring security of supply, and toshould facilitate cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy;
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up toat least 10% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy;
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. As regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, 30% of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance sustainable transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to cross-border and missing links. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred. As of 1 January 2024, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy and circular economy
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy and circular economy shall involve at least two Member States and shall be included in a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangement between Member States or arrangements between Member States and third countries as set out in Articles 6, 7, 9 or 11 of Directive 2009/28/EC. These projects shall be identified in accordance with the criteria and procedure laid down in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy and circular economy shall be eligible for Union funding for works if they meet the following additional criteria:
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to point 3 of Part IV of the Annex provides evidence concerning the existence of significant cost savings and/or benefits in terms of climate change mitigation and adaptation, system integration, security of supply or innovation, and;
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) actions relating to projects of common interest as set out at Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 and which have been subject to climate proofing;
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) actions supporting cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy, including their conception, as defined in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation, subject to the fulfilment of the conditions laid down in Article 7 of this Regulation.;
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) Actions removing barriers for smart grid projects to be eligible in the PCI list and to receive financial support from the Programme;
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Actions supporting energy efficiency projects.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the energy sector, the Programme shall not support investment related to: (a) production, processing, transmission, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels [coherent with article 6 of draft Regulation on ERDF and Cohesion Funds]; (b) renewable and decarbonised gas projects transporting fossil gas.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) economic, social, climate and environmental impact (benefits and costs);
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) consistency withdelivery on Union and national energy and climate plans.;
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) resilience of the investments, with regards to the Paris Agreement and EU decarbonisation objectives;
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
(ib) "energy efficiency first" principle;
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i c (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i c (new)
(ic) lifecycle assessment of planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways.