Activities of Bogdan Brunon WENTA related to 2015/0148(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC to enhance cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments
Amendments (19)
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council confirmed that a well-functioning, reformed EU ETS with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main European instrument to achieve this target, with an annual reduction factor of 2.2% for the period from 2021 onwardsto 2030, free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy, as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies, without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned. The auction share should be expressed as a percentage figure in the legislation, to enhance planning certainty as regards investment decisions, to increase transparency and to render the overall system simpler and more easily understandable.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is a key Union priority to establish a resilient Energy Union to provide secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy to its citizens. Achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the EU ETS as the cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy, and progress on the other aspects of Energy Union17. Implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost-efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions. Simultaneously, it is necessary to reconcile those aims with the right of Member States to determine the conditions for exploiting their energy resources, their choice between different energy sources and the general structure of their energy supply, as referred to in Article 194(2), second subparagraph of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. __________________ 17 COM(2015)80, establishing a Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to reflect technological progress in the sectors concerned and adjust them to the relevant period of allocation, provision should be made for the values of the benchmarks for free allocations to installations, determined on the basis of data from the years 2007-8, to be updated in line with observed average improvement. For reasons of predictability, this should be done through applying a factor that represents the best assessment of progress across sectors, which should then take into account robust, objective and verified data from installations so that sectors whose rate of improvement differs considerably from this factor have a benchmark value closer to their actual rate of improvement. Where the data shows a difference from factor reduction of more than 0.5% of the 2007-8 value higher or lower per year over the relevant period, the related benchmark value shall be adjusted by that percentage. To ensure a level playing field for the production of aromatics, hydrogen and syngas in refineries and chemical plants, the benchmark values for aromatics, hydrogen and syngas should continue to be aligned to the refineries benchmarks. Furthermore, in order to avoid a "one size fits all" approach and oversupply of free allowances, it is crucial to introduce methodology granting dynamic allocations of allowances which will be corresponding to actual annual production levels.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should partially compensate, in accordance with state aid rules, certain installations in sectors or sub- sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices. The Protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties in Paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building for eligible Parties, particularly those with least capabilities. Public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020. Therefore, auction revenues should also be used for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries, including adaptation to the impacts of climateAcknowledging global responsibility of the Union, Member States should promptly financially support efforts undertaken by the least developed countries aimed at developing low emission technologies based on the principle of technological neutrality and mitigation of climate change impact. In this regard a significant percentage of revenues generated by the auctioning of allowances by Member States should be granted to international funds, particularly: the Green Climate Fund, the Least Developed Countries Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund. The amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes. Member States should also use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraphs 2 and 3
Article 9 – paragraphs 2 and 3
"Starting in 2021,For the period from 2021 to 2030 the linear factor shall be 2.2%."
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a
"From 2021 onwardsWithout prejudice to the fundamental principle of free allowances allocation upheld in the period from 2021 to 2030, the share of allowances to be auctioned by Member States shall be at least 57 %.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
(ba) in paragraph 3, the introductory part is replaced by the following: "3. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances. At least 510 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2, points (b) and (c), or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues, should be ureserved for financing climate actions in vulnerable developing countries, including adaptation to the impacts of climate change. 40% of the revenues should be utilised for one or more of the following: "
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point k
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point k
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 b – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 10 b – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the extent to which distance from the external border of the Union affects installations.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 b – paragraph 3
Article 10 b – paragraph 3
3. OSectors using fallback benchmarks and other sectors and sub-sectors that are considered to be able to pass on more of the cost of allowances in product prices, and shall be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 at 30% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 10a.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. A fund to support investments in modernising energy systems and improving energy efficiency (including thermal energy, district heating, high efficiency cogeneration, renewable energy, geothermal heat) in Member States with a GDP per capita below 60% of the Union average in 2013 shall be established for the period 2021-30 and financed as set out in Article 10.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 2
Article 10 d – paragraph 2
2. The fund shall also finance small- scale investment projects in the modernisation of energy systems and energy efficiency. To this end, the investment board (including thermal energy, district heating, high efficiency cogeneration, renewable energy, geothermal heat). To this end, the beneficiary Member States shall develop national guidelines and investment selection criteria specific to such projects in line with the objectives of the fund and the guidelines elaborated by an advisory board referred to in paragraph 4. The national guidelines shall be made public.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The fund shall be governed by an investment board and a management committee, which shall be composed of representatives from the beneficiary Member States, the Commission, the EIB and three representatives elected by the other Member States for a period of 5 years. The investment board shall be responsible to determine an Union-level investment policy, appropriate financing instruments and investment selection criteria. The management committee shall be responsible for the day-to-day management ofthe beneficiary Member States assisted by an advisory board, which shall be composed of representatives from the beneficiary Member States and the fundEIB.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The investmentadvisory board shall elect a representative from the Commission as chairman. The investment boardbe responsible for determining guidelines in relation to objectives of a Union-level investment policy with regard to this fund, appropriate financing instruments and role of national financing institutions as well as investment selection criteria for shmall strive to take decisions by consensus. If the investment board is not able to decide by consensus within a deadline set by the chairman, the investment board shall take a decision by simple majority. end large projects, taking into account technological neutrality of projects and specific needs of the beneficiary Member States. The beneficiary Member States shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund. Upon a request by a beneficiary Member State, the EBI shall take over the day-to-day management as mentioned above in the Member State concerned, including the participation in the selection process of big-scale projects and monetization of the funds. The chairmanship of the advisory board shall be held by a representative of a beneficiary Member State and be based on a one-year-term rotation model. The final decisions on financing particular projects in a given beneficiary Member State shall be taken only by that Member State on the basis of the agreed guidelines.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/97/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 5 – introductory paragraph
Article 10 d – paragraph 5 – introductory paragraph
5. The beneficiary Member States shall report annually to the management committeeadvisory board on investments financed by the fund. The report shall be made public and include:
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 6
Article 10 d – paragraph 6
6. Each year, the management committeeadvisory board shall report to the Commission on experience with the evaluation and selection of investments. The Commission shall review the basis on which projects are selected by 31 December 2024 and, where appropriate, make proposals to the management committeeadvisory board.