39 Amendments of Fredrick FEDERLEY related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050' COM (2011)112 final
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 61 % of gas consumed inall imported gas into the European Union is used in buildings for heating purposes and 75% of these are residential buildings, any gas supply crisis is a heat supply crisis; whereas the EU is without a strategy on heat as it relates to supply security, decarbonisation or affordability and competitiveness; whereas any interruptions in heat gas supply leading to inadequate heating puts at risk the health and wellbeing of a large proportion of EU citizens;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas the European Parliament on February 5, 2014 regarding the 2030 climate and energy targets called for a cut of at least 40 % CO2 emissions, at least 30 % target for renewables and a 40 % target for energy efficiency;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that Europe's increasingly complex energy networks will increasingly be exposed to threats and security vulnerabilities related to their IT infrastructure; Highlights the increasing sophistication and availability of cyber- weapons which may be used against such infrastructure; Reminds in this regard the need for a well-coordinated and well- resourced response to European cyber- security as a part of the energy security approach, including appropriate allocations of resources and capacity to the European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3) as well as agencies such as ENISA.
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that in order to deliver a genuine energy union building solidarity against external energy supply shocks, the EU must develop a fully integrated mechanism for the transmission of surplus energy across borders; In this regard Commission, Member States and Transmission Operators (TSOs) must focus on reforming the EU internal energy market architecture as well as focusing on specific infrastructure projects;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls that Energy Union must help increase the availability of finance for infrastructure projects; Highlights in this regard the role that the EFSI (Juncker package), must play in ensuring that projects are attractive to private investors with stable regulatory conditions and clearly identifiable medium to long term pay-off, particularly by minimising bureaucracy and encompassing an expedient application and approval process;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls for the proposed Energy Union to adopt the principle of 'energy efficiency first' whereby measures to moderate energy demand must be considered, and if cost-effective, taken, ahead of any measures to increase supply, and for future PCIs to feature integrated projects where energy demand-reduction and energy supply infrastructure are planned jointly;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand through energy efficiency, is triply crucial, impacting positively on the EU’'s energy security, competitiveness and sustainability; highlights in this regard, that according to the International Energy Agency, energy efficiency investments represent the best return on investment of any energy resource;
Amendment 241 #
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 whilecould be cut by up to three quarters if the renovation of buildings is speeded up; Highlights that 85% of this energy consumption is used for heating and domestic hot water, and that as such, modernisation of old and inefficient heating systems, better use of "waste heat" through highly efficient district heating systems, as well as deep renovation of buildings with improved thermal insulation, remain key to delivering a more secure and sustainable approach to heat security; Recommends the continuation of increasing energy efficiency standards for buildings taking account of and encouraging technical innovation; Further recommends continued support for the construction of nearly zero-energy buildings; Emphasises the need to develop innovative private financing of energy efficiency, infrastructure and renovation projects as well as encouraging greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and the promotingon of energy services for which EU funds can complement national financing schemes;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cities in increasing energy efficiency, including through cogeneration, modernisation of district heating systems,, expansion and establishment of district heating systems which easily integrate sustainable decentralised energy sources, and small scale installations, as well as increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models, and the construction and deep renovation of buildings isare also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that improved vehicle performance standards and fuel efficiency are crucial for both reducing EU oil dependency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore calls on the Commission to continue and accelerate its efforts in this field, in particular by coming forward with robust post-2020 standards for cars and vans as well as new fuel efficiency standards for HDVs; Further requests that the Commission encourages and enables low-carbon transportation such as hybrid, electric, natural gas, biofuel and hydrogen vehicles, with support for EU-wide networks of charging stations;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation, in order to achieve the 2020 energy efficiency targets, focusing on BAT with short payback and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before and in response to supply shocks; Calls on Member States in this regard to reinforce regulatory and public financial support to accelerate the renovation rate of buildings and the improvement in/roll-out of district heating systems, as set out in the Commission Strategy.
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive - especially the national roadmaps for achieving energy efficiency targets - and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that measure, extending the duration of its provisions while removing exemptions where possible, in order to achieve the 2030 energy efficiency target; calls for the upcoming review of the EPBD to focus on strong measures to retrofit the EU's existing buildings; recommentds and verific ambitious revision of the legislation ofn energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reportinglabelling which needs to be more dynamic and ecodesign which needs to include a wider range of consumer products;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the European Commission to make proposals for a strong 2030 energy efficiency governance to provide robust guidance and fair rules for the accounting of national contributions to secure achievement of the EU target, improve enforceability of plans and enable streamlined reporting of relevant Energy Union policies;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Urges the Commission to utilize the potential of energy efficiency by proposing new legislation including; - a framework of targeted financial incentives and legal obligations to ensure a minimum, cost-optimal annual deep renovation rate for all eligible existing buildings of at least 3%; - Incentives and obligations for larger enterprises to carry out the most economical recommendations from their mandatory energy audits established under the Energy Efficiency directive; - Investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings, to be categorised and evaluated as infrastructure investment on a par with investment on the energy supply side, thus making it eligible for equal financing conditions; - Fully integrated planning of energy demand and supply, in order to achieve cost-optimal security of supply and avoid unnecessary or over-dimensioned infrastructure investments and stranded costs;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings and industry, is a significant contribution to energy security and competitiveness and that this should be taken into account when considering financial allocations;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to identify and remove remaining barriers to energy efficiency measures, and to develop a genuine market in energy efficiency in order to foster transfer of best practices and ensure availability of products and solutions throughout the EU with aim of building a true single market in energy efficiency products and services;
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing indigenous energy sources should be further promoted increasing security of supply must include the development of sustainable indigenous energy sources within the EU;
Amendment 384 #
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 requirementsthe EUs decarbonisation objectives and the 2030 targets as well as EU competition policy;
Amendment 401 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that nuclear energy, which iswhile highly costly, having significant associated risks and not being carbon-neutral, nuclear energy, continues to beplay a significant alternative forrole in European electricity production; notes that the choice of whetherdecision to use nuclear energy remains the competenceresponsibility of Member States;
Amendment 430 #
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 27 % by 2030 is esscentiral, taking into consideration energy costs;o the energy security strategy, stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 446 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to assess the implementation of Directive 2009/28/EC and, in line with its Article 13 (4), the possibility to make mandatory the minimum requirements of renewables in new buildings and buildings undertaking major renovations;
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Recognises the benefits of increasing renewable energy in the heat market, in particular in buildings; Stresses the increased flexibility of thermal infrastructure and storage in facilitating the integration of intermittent renewable sources by storing energy in the form of heat; Reiterates that energy security can be increased by development of district heating/cooling networks which are an ideal means of integrating sustainable heat into cities on a large scale since they can simultaneously deliver heat derived from a range of sources and are not inherently dependent on any one source;
Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Believes that in view of the vast investment needs for ageing and inadequate distribution grids and the majority of renewable energy sources being connected at distribution grid level, specific initiatives to foster DSO investments including financial instruments should be considered by the Commission and the Member States;
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Urges the Commission to undertake a clear national break-down of the resulting renewable energy development to foster investor certainty, which must lead to binding and enforceable national commitments in this regard; Recalls the detrimental effect of retroactive changes to incentive mechanisms which have been particularly damaging to the investment climate for renewables during the past three years and should be targeted as a priority;
Amendment 453 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 e (new)
Paragraph 20 e (new)
20e. Highlights the need to significantly increase domestic energy production capacity within the EU in the short and medium term; reminds the Commission and Member States in this regard that in many cases the fastest way to increase electricity supply capacity in times of need is to install or upgrade renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar due to their relatively short deployment lead times; Urges the Commission to further examine the financial and legal barriers to the development of such energy resources and make official policy recommendations to Member States on measures impacting such energy deployment;
Amendment 454 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Paragraph 20 f (new)
20f. Underlines that significant electrification of the European heating and transport sectors remains crucial to significantly reducing fuel import in these sectors;
Amendment 458 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to introduce common standards for smart grids, since they ensure a stable supply and free flow of energy across borders and contribute to energy security; highlights in this regard the role that developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage facilities can play increasing the level of RES on a European scale and ensuring that such infrastructure is developed in conjunction with regional RES hubs;
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power and heat 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; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development of local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks, including thermal grids (district heating)networks;
Amendment 496 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and contributesstrengthens the competitive advantage and commercial viability of European business and industry while contributing to the main EU energy policy goals, including security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption;
Amendment 526 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not undermine the EU economy’s global competitiveness; considers, therefore, that a complex approach to climate change and competitiveness is neededentails investment in renewable energy and vastly increased energy efficiency;
Amendment 534 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls for the redistribution of subsidies in order to focus on the entire innovation chain in order to unlock the full potential of existing and developing technologies in order to strengthen domestic energy production;
Amendment 582 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets – including, where necessary, capacity markets – covering all parts of the Union; demands that the Commission act decisively against all instances of protectionism, anti- competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit;
Amendment 586 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Welcomes the Commission's report on subsidies and costs of EU energy from 10th October 2014, and calls on the Commission to annually update this report, in order to better identify which sectors and areas are in need of additional funds, and those sectors vulnerable to market distortions as a result of subsidies;
Amendment 618 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’s proposal for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030; Underlines the importance of Member States' policies acting in a complementary manner to better functioning of the internal market, strengthening interconnection of transmission networks; Highlights that in order to strengthen our emergency energy solidarity and resistance to supply disruptions, energy must be exportable at all times; Notes in this regard that current systems of cross border transmission are often hampered by decisions of national transmission operators; calls therefore on ACER to put more emphasis on this issue in its annual market monitoring report and the Commission to ensure that European Transmission operators act as a single one;
Amendment 642 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises that acceleration of the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects is highly necessary, and therefore encourages the Commission to participate more actively in this process; highlights that infrastructure investment encompass both energy demand and energy supply measures;
Amendment 648 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Urges the Commission to evaluate the necessity and potential role of a European strategy for back-up capacities to ensure internal resilience to external supply side shocks;
Amendment 650 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for the Projects of Common Interest (PCI) adopted inon the Commission to direct more resources to the CEF budget, especially for PCI projects in order to further develop interconnectedness of the national grids in Europe; highlights that the implementation of the PCIs and ENTSO-E's 10 year network development plan's "Projects of Pan-European Significance" should be the backbone of meeting the EU's interconnectivity objectives; Calls on the Commission to come forward with concrete proposals by March 20135 to be executed without delay; ensure key bottlenecks in the Iberian peninsula and the Baltic countries are addressed by 2020;
Amendment 679 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption, efficiency improvements and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to escape energy poverty; underlines that fuel subsidies, while providing temporary relief, are an unsustainable solution and that coordinated and ambitious energy efficiency policies and measures are needed;