34 Amendments of David BORRELLI related to 2016/0376(COD)
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Moderation of energy demand is one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy adopted on 25 February 2015. Improving energy efficiency will benefit the environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, improve energy security by reducing dependence on energy imports from outside the Union, cut energy costs for households and companies, help alleviate energy poverty and lead to increased jobs and economy-wide economic activity. This is in line with the Union commitments made in the framework of the Energy Union and global climate agenda established by the Paris Agreement of December 2015 by the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council9 is an element to progress towards the Energy Union, under which energy efficiency should be treated as an energy source in its own right. The 'energy efficiency first' principle should be taken into account when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. The Commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. Energy efficiency needs to be considered whenever energy system relevant planning or financing decisions are taken. Energy efficiency improvements need to be realised whenever it is more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. This should help to exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for Europe's society, in particular for citizens and businesses in order to reduce their overall average primary energy needs and uses to no more than 2,000 watts by 2050, without lowering their standard of living. __________________ 9 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council of October 2014 set a 27 % energy efficiency target for 2030, to be reviewed by 2020 'having in mind an Union level of 30 %'. In December 2015, the European Parliament called upon the Commission to also assess the viability of a 40 %set a 40 % binding energy efficiency target for the same timeframe. It is therefore appropriate to review and consequently amend the Directive to adapt it to the 2030 perspective.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) There are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective. The need for the Union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at EU level, expressed in primary and final energy consumption, in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 340 % target. This clarification at Union level should not restrict Member States as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity. Member States should set their national indicativeMember States should set their national binding energy efficiency contributions taking into account thato underpin the Union’'s 2030 energy consumptiontarget, which has to be no more than 1 1321 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987846 Mtoe of final energy. This means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 234 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 1729 % in the Union compared to 2005 levels. A regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the Union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on Energy Union Governance.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Member States are required to achieve a cumulative end-use savings requirement for the entire obligation period, equivalent to 'new' savings of 1.52 % of annual energy sales. This requirement could be met by new policy measures that are adopted during the new obligation period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030 or by new individual actions as a result of policy measures adopted during or before the previous period, but in respect of which the individual actions that trigger energy savings are actually introduced during the new period.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In order to attain primary energy saving targets, services on the energy efficiency market should be provided in a competitive and transparent context in order to guarantee that the final consumer will enjoy the benefits, in terms of reduced costs and better quality of service, associated with energy efficiency measures. The energy efficiency market should ensure non-discriminatory access for the various economic actors, particularly SMEs, guaranteeing their participation on equal terms with vertically integrated operators and overcoming the positions of competitive advantage that have been established for businesses operating in the distribution or sale of energy. To this end, integrated operators should offer third parties the same conditions and the same instruments as they use to provide energy efficiency services.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) For the purpose of Article 7, the eligibility of energy savings from fossil- based heating technology should be limited in order to avoid lock-in effects incompatible with EU's decarbonisation objectives. Energy savings generated through the switch to efficient heating and cooling technologies using renewable sources are eligible, as long as Member States can ensure that those savings are additional, measurable and verifiable according to the methods and principles contained in Annex V.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Energy savings which result from the implementation of Union legislation may not be claimed unless the measure in question goes beyond the minimum required by the Union legislation in question, whether by setting more ambitious energy efficiency requirements at national level or increasing the take up of the measure. Recognising that renovation of buildings is an essential and long term element in increasing energy savings, it is necessary to clarify that all energy savings stemming from measures promoting the renovation of existing buildings, including those associated to the onsite generation and use of renewable energy, including heat, and energy system storage, can be claimed if they are additional to developments that would have happened in the absence of the policy measure and if the Member State demonstrates that the obligated, participating or entrusted party has actually contributed to the achievement of the savings claimed from the measure in question.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) This review includes provisions related to the treatment of energy efficiency as an infrastructure priority, recognising that it fulfils the definition of infrastructure used by the IMF and other economic institutions, and makes it a crucial element and a priority consideration in future investment decisions on Europe's energy infrastructure1a __________________ 1aWording from the European Parliament report of 2 June 2016 on the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU)-(2015/2232(INI))
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular consumers affected by energy poverty. Energy efficiency measures to obtain low energy bills should therefore be central to any cost-effective strategy to address energy poverty and consumer vulnerability and are complementary to social security policies at the Member State level. Member States can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures, in relation to energy poverty, and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to Member States with regard to the size, scope and content of such measures. In line with Article 9 of the Treaty, the Union's energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Low energy bills shall be achieved by assisting consumers in reducing their energy use via reduction of energy needs of buildings, improvements in the efficiency of appliances, availability of low energy transport modes integrated with public transport and cycling. Improving building envelopes and reducing energy needs and uses are fundamental aspects to ameliorate health conditions of low income segments of the population.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Energy generated on or in buildings from renewable energy technologies reduces the supplied fossil energy. The reduction of energy consumption and the use of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector are important measures to reduce the Union’s energy dependency and greenhouse gas emissions, especially in view of ambitious climate and energy objectives set for 2030 as well as the global commitment made in the Conference of the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) held in Paris in December 2015. Member States should therefore be able to take into account a certain amount of renewable energy generated on or in buildings for own use into account to satisfy their energy savings requirements. For this purpose Member States should be allowed to use calculation methodologies established under Directive 2010/31/EUSupport for renewable energy generated on or in buildings for own use should be complementary and additional to Member States' energy savings requirements under Article 7. Therefore, Member States should not take into account the amount of renewable energy generated on or in buildings for own use into account to satisfy their energy savings requirements.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Improvements to the energy efficiency in buildings and the use of energy from sustainable renewable energy sources, in particular in the building sector, contribute to improving ambient air quality and achieving, in a cost effective manner, the objectives of Union's air policy, as supported in particular by Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Especially in Member States where achieving Union's limits on emissions of air pollutants is problematic, energy efficiency measures can help attaining the air quality goals. According to the European Environment Agency, in 2014 91% of Union's urban population was exposed to annual mean concentrations of Particle Matter (PM2.5) and Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) above the reference levels of WHO's air quality guidelines.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Reflecting technological progress and the growing share of renewable energy sources in the electricity generation sector, tThe default coefficient for savings in kWh electricity should be carefully analysed and possibly reviewed in order to reflect changes in the primary energy factor (PEF) for electricity. Calculations of the PEF for electricity are based on annual average values. The Physical energy content accounting method is used for nuclear electricity and heat generation and the Technical conversion efficiency method is used for electricity and heat generation from fossil fuels and biomass. For non-combustible renewable energy, the method is the direct equivalent based on the Total primary energy approach. ToThis factor is applicable for the purposes of this directive only and when energy savings are calculate thed in primary energy share for electricity in CHP the method set out in Annex II of Directive 2012/27/EU is applied. An average market position is used rather than a marginal one. Conversion efficiencies are assumed to be 100 % for non-combustible renewables, 10 % for geothermal power stations and 33 % for nuclear power stations. Total efficiency for cogeneration is calculated based on the most recent data from Eurostat. As for system boundaries the PEF is 1 for all energy sources. Calculations are based on the most recent version of the PRIMES Reference Scenario. The PEF value is based on the projection for 2020. The analysis covers the EU Member States and Norway. The dataset for Norway is based on ENTSO-E dataterms using a bottom-up approach based on final energy consumption. For the purpose of eco-design and energy labelling, the Commission should develop adequate methodologies in line with the central goals of its application.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the Union in order to ensure that the Union’'s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 340 % binding headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates, in line with the global climate agenda and its objectives secured with the Paris Agreement. It lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy, and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets and contributions for 2020 andfor 2020 and national binding targets for 2030.;
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. This Directive applies the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle, ensuring that energy efficiency in end-uses and demand side response measures are considered whenever energy system relevant planning or financing decisions are taken, so that energy efficiency in end- uses is treated as an infrastructure and can compete on equal terms with generation capacity.
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. This Directive aims at reducing the overall average primary energy needs and uses of European citizens to no more than 2,000 watts by 2050.
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Each Member State shall set bindicativeng national energy efficiency target contributions towardsexpressed in terms of an absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in line with Annex -Ia, to underpin the Union's 2030 target referred to in Article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with Articles [4] and [6] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union]. When setting those contributions, Member States shall take into account that tThe Union’'s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 1321 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987846 Mtoe of final energy. Member States shall notify those contributions to the Commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to Articles [3] and [7] to [11] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union]. In the context of these plans, Member States shall treat energy efficiency as infrastructure.;
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall continue to achieve new annual savings of 1.5% for ten year periods after 2030, unless reviews by the Commission by 2027 and every 10 years thereafter conclude that this is not necessary to achieve the Union's long term energy and climate targets fo2% of annual energy sales to final customers by volume, averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to the start of each ten year period, for ten year periods after 20530.
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States shall achieve cumulative end-use savings from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2050.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The sales of energy, by volume, used in transport may be partially or fully excluded from these calculationsfor mobility are included in the calculation of new savings from 1 January 2021. They may be partially or fully excluded from these calculations only for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020.
Amendment 458 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. AllMember States shall apply the options chosen under paragraph 2 taken together must amount to no more than 25 % of the amount of energy savings referred to in paragraph 1. Member States shall apply andonly for the period referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1 and shall calculate the effect of the options chosen for theat period. All the options chosen under paragraph 2 taken together must amount to no more than 25 % of the amount of energy savings referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 separately:.
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
7a. When designing the instruments of energy efficiency obligation schemes and alternative measures, Member States shall refer to Annex V of this Directive in order to encourage the harmonisation of the procedures for defining and monitoring the energy savings.
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) shall include requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose, including by requiring a share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing and in residential and non-residential buildings that adversely impact air quality;
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) may permit obligated parties to count towards their obligation certified energy savings achieved by energy service providers or other third parties including when obligated parties promote measures through other State-approved bodies or through public authorities that may or may not involve formal partnerships and may be in combination with other sources of finance. Where Member States so permit, they shall ensure that an accredited approval process is in place which is clear, transparent, participative and open to all market actors, and which aims at minimising the costs of certification;
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 2
2. InWhere Member States designing alternative policy measures to achieve energy savings, Member States shall take into account the effect on households affected by energy poverthey shall prioritise households affected by energy poverty, in social housing and in those buildings that adversely impact air quality.
Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
In new buildings of the kind referred to in the first sub-paragraph or when such a building undergoes major renovation, as set out in Directive 2010/31/EU, individual meters shall always be provided whenever their use is technically feasible and cost- efficient. Member States shall put in place an appropriate procedure that ensures that consumer is always informed and has given consent to that provision.
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 4a (new)
Article 9a – paragraph 4a (new)
4a. Member States shall ensure the privacy and data protection of final customers are in compliance with relevant Union data protection and privacy legislation. As customers are owners of all the data generated by the meters and by all other instruments that generate consumption data, they shall have the right to access and control them and to get hold of a copy of them in any moment, free of charge and in their preferred format.
Amendment 611 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point da (new)
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point da (new)
(da) shall ensure that the privacy and data protection of final customers are in compliance with relevant Union data protection and privacy legislation. As customers are owners of all the data generated by the meters and by all other instruments that generate consumption data, they shall have the right to access and control them and to get hold of a copy of them in any moment, free of charge and in their preferred format.
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point -1 a (new)
Annex – point -1 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex -I a (new)
Annex -I a (new)
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1 – point a
Annex – point 1 – point a
(a) in Annex IV, footnote 3 is replaced by the following: ‘(3) Applicable for the purpose of this directive only and when energy savings are calculated in primary energy terms using a bottom-up approach based on final energy consumption. For savings in kWh electricity Member States may apply a default coefficient of 2,05. Member States may apply a different coefficient provided they can justify it.’.