Activities of Barbara KAPPEL related to 2015/2323(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Delivering a new deal for energy consumers (A8-0161/2016 - Theresa Griffin) DE
Delivering a new deal for energy consumers - Tackling energy poverty as part of the Energy Union (debate) DE
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on delivering a new deal for energy consumers PDF (311 KB) DOC (119 KB)
Amendments (19)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and renewables- based;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d
Paragraph 3 – point d
d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by supplimarket players and enable them to fully exercise their rights;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yetonly partly been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs inpersistent high levels of market concentration in some Member States, and rising retail prices due to an increasing part of government- induced price components in the final retail prices;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
Paragraph 6 – point a
a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, and levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d
Paragraph 6 – point d
d. Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs, in order to facilitate comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing array of different tariffs for the same product;eleted
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customNotes, given that switching rates are low in a numbers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europef Member States, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensivstill bear inappropriate tariffs;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists that the provisions on switching, as set out in the Third Energy Package, should be fully implemented by Member States, and that national legislation must guarantee consumers to opt for a contract with the right to change suppliers in a quick, easy and cost-free way, with no termination fees or penalties in parallel to contracts binding the consumers for a reasonable time;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in orderare one possibility to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, transparent, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not- for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals shouldcan form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help themtherefore have the opportunity to become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy, ensuring a level playing field among technologies while not distorting the market; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion ofon electricity from self-generation;.
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promotefor community/cooperative energy schemes;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poorall consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills rise;
Amendment 364 #
20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership ofcontrol over all data lies with the citizenonsumer and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase personal information;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing Urges the Commission the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; urglp Member States twhe Commission ton they prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017; calls on the Commission to share best practices at EU level;
Amendment 413 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively throughcan complement social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 435 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27