Activities of David BORRELLI related to 2014/2153(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the European Energy Security Strategy
Amendments (33)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that in order to meet global energy challenges, maintain economy competitiveness and implement its energy and climate change objectives, the EU must also take common action on the international stage, in particular by examining options that may contemplate the introduction of home rebate mechanisms or border carbon adjustment measures in order to ensure a level playing field with EU trade partners and competitors that do not abide by EU environmental standards;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates that energy is a basic human need; insists, therefore, that the EU’s energy security strategy should ensure affordable access to energy for all and should strengthen public control and regulation; at the same time, the decision- making processes concerning the major energy infrastructures should involve the local communities directly interested;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that trade plays a key role in energy security, and that strong energy partnerships on renewable sources and consumption reduction policies, reinforced by energy chapters included in the EU’s trade agreements, are essential tools; considers it of key importance to reduce dependency on imported energy; and believes that the sale of strategic assets in the Union, such as gas trading platforms, would affect it negatively; recalls also the importance to have strong trade defence instruments in order to prevent dumping situation and restore fair competition with trade partners and competitors.
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Diversification of gas supply sources and routes is certainly a useful strategy for spreading risks, but it cannot eliminate them. Moreover, it is arguable how certain the delivery of gas supply diversification in terms of energy security can be. Generally, it will be less certain than that of a strategy focused on energy efficiency efforts and domestic production of renewables. Therefore some programs of "energy education" should be promoted, in order to reduce the waste of energy and optimize its consumption.
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Energy security within the European Union can be effectively achieved not only with the funding of new infrastructures and facilities, but also supporting the optimization of current technologies, the research and development of new solutions and encouraging the use of renewable energies and renewable energy technologies. (This is new paragraph 8)
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomAcknowledges the Commission communication entitled ‘European Energy Security Strategy’, noting that it is based on a thorough analysis of the EU’s energy dependence, highlighting the main areas and describes the essential work that must be undertaken in the short, medium and long term perspectives in order to overcome the challenges to energy security; stresses the need to ensure that the short and medium term measures are in full compliance with the EU long-term climate, environment and air quality improvement objectives;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the 2014 crisis in Ukraine and the results of the stress tests carried out by the Commission should lead to further acceleration of the completion of the internal market, including the full implementation of existing legislation in the fields of energy efficiency, energy and climate by all Member States, integration of existing ‘energy islands’, and to the updating of risk assessments, preventive action plans and emergency situation plans;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point a (new)
Paragraph 5 – point a (new)
(a) Notes that while the energy sector undergoes transformations on many levels, consumers must not be left behind and should be put at the centre of a future Energy Union and design plans for the energy market; calls on the European Commission to support a resilient, consumer-centric Energy Union which will ensure all EU consumers are provided with secure, sustainable, affordable and reliable energy supply;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a (new)
Paragraph 6 – point a (new)
(a) considers crucial for the future energy union that member states gradually align their national energy mixes in full compliance with EU climate, energy and state aid legislation; which is the only way to ensure that the Union can speak with one voice and act credibly;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector 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; calls on the EU Commission and the EIB to provide more technical assistance for actors at all levels to reduce their energy consumption and increase the share of heating and cooling based on renewable energy sources in the EU building sector;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local 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 (including demolition and complete reconstruction of buildings) is also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers as important to provide consumers with energy efficiency products, including food, as well as accurate, relevant, comparable and independently verified information on the energy efficiency of those products in order to allow consumers to make an informed choice and to transform markets towards the most energy efficient appliances and food production chains;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation, to speed up measures to achieve the 2020 energy efficiency target, focusing on BAT with short payback, in particular in buildings and industry, and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before and in response to supply shocks;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, and to carry out a limitedstresses the potential of energy audits to identify insulation measures especially in large industries and to carry out a full review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order; asks the Commission to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 40%; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing sustainable renewable indigenous energy sources should be further promoted in the EU;
Amendment 388 #
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 requirements and the EU long-term decarbonisation commitments;
Amendment 408 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that nuclear energy, which is carbon-neutral, continues to be a significant alternatively used for electricity production; notes that the choice of whether to use nuclear energy remains the competence of Member States, but in case of a nuclear plant accident the entire continent would be involved; therefore, nuclear energy should not be supported in any form by the EU financial mechanism or from the EU financial institutions, neither directly or indirectly through research or infrastructure;
Amendment 439 #
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 2730 % by 2030 is essential, taking into consideration energy costs; stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 469 #
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; emphasises that production, distribution and consume of energy should be regulated in a collective manner by favouring an inclusive approach in the decision-making process; points out that while distributed generation has become an opportunity for consumers to play an active role in the energy sector, this new role will require policies to tackle existing barriers and help bring about market transformation; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development of local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks;
Amendment 474 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point a (new)
Paragraph 22 – point a (new)
(a) Calls on the Commission and the Member states to set up measures to encourage local initiatives that actively involve citizens, like energy cooperatives, also through awareness rising campaigns;
Amendment 543 #
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 defined in the Commission "Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy", 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;
Amendment 588 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 – point a (new)
Paragraph 29 – point a (new)
(a) Believes that the sale of strategic assets in the Union, such as gas trading platforms, would affect the Union's energy strategy;
Amendment 591 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. BNotes that the internal energy market needs to be completed to allow consumers to reap the benefits of truly competitive, consumer-friendly energy markets, delivering real choice; believes that one of the most important factors of the completion of a transparent, well- functioning and fully integrated gas and electricity market is the full implementation of the Third Energy Package, Second Climate and Energy Package and subsequent energy efficiency legislation;
Amendment 632 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Notes the need to better integrate renewables into the European electricity grid, and believes that the adoption of binding targets for 2030 also contributes to the solution of the problem related to intermittency of energy production from these sources;
Amendment 639 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises that is highly necessary to acceleration ofe the implementation of those strategic infrastructure projects is highly necessary, and therefore encourages the Commission to participate more actively in this processthat are in full compliance with the EU environmental legislation, the EU long- term decarbonisation commitments and that can fasten the achievement of the 2020 and 2030 EU's goals of energy efficiency; therefore encourages the Commission to participate more actively in the projects selection in order to give priority to those that are more likely to deliver benefits in the short, medium and long term;
Amendment 649 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for those of the Projects of Common Interest (PCI) from the list adopted in 2013 to be executed without delayhat are fully compliant with the EU environmental legislation and in line with the EU short, medium and long term decarbonisation commitments to be executed without delay giving priority to clusters connecting generation from renewable energy sources; calls on the Commission to withhold support and funding for any of the projects from the PCI list adopted in 2013 that have not yet obtained all the necessary environmental permits or that encounter strong local resistance;
Amendment 688 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 – point a (new)
Paragraph 37 – point a (new)
(a) Believes that a minimum amount of free daily energy supply is to be made available to citizen facing energy poverty;
Amendment 692 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses that dependence on one single supplier of energy resources, with the resulting lack of competition, can impede economic growth and endanger security at national and EU level, and that, therefore, all projects for diversifying energy suppliers must be implemented consistentlythat reduce energy demand need to be prioritised over diversifying energy suppliers;
Amendment 704 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that the EU’'s energy diversification must prioritise those projects that diversify not only routes but also sources and must meet all requirements of EU law; emphasises that the diversification of routes must be directed towards reliable suppliers which, at the same price, favours the closest suppliers;
Amendment 712 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
Amendment 767 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Affirms the overarching principle of solidarity between all Member States; stresses that energy security of energy supply is a matter of collective action and concerns all Member States, despite differing scales of vulnerability to supply shocks; stresses that no Member State shall by its action or inaction jeopardise the security of another Member State or of the EU as a whole i.e. by not transposing the EU legislation in the field of energy efficiency promotion and energy use reduction in the timely and correct manner ;
Amendment 790 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Takes the view that the main condition for the creation of the future European Energy Union is the completion of an integrated EU internal energy market, which requires full implementation of the Third Energy Package, Second Climate Energy Package and all subsequent energy efficiency legislation and the existence of a strong external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based on close coordination of positions and speaking with one voice with third countries;
Amendment 810 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Fully agrees with the European Council that a reliable and transparent governance system should be developed to help ensure that the EU meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and on a basis of full respect for their freedom to determine their energy mix as long as this choice does not undermine the same goals, EU legislation agreed to by those Member States and thus legally binding;