Activities of Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO related to 2016/2041(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Renewable energy progress report - Implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (debate) ES
Renewable energy progress report (A8-0196/2016 - Paloma López Bermejo) ES
Reports (1)
REPORT on renewable energy progress report PDF (404 KB) DOC (190 KB)
Amendments (17)
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas public participation and supervision, clear policy guidelines at local, regional, national and European level and the engagement of social partners are key to the successful development of renewable energy;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the fact that the national regulation of electricity markets is a key factor in the diverging advance of renewables, different energy costs for families and for industry and different levels of energy dependency; nonetheless urges Member States to establish legal and administrative mechanisms to promote the involvement of local communities in electrical transformation initiatives by making them participants in small-scale projects to construct power plants for renewable electricity;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on states to develop rules that are as harmonised as possible to encourage the building of decentralised plants generating renewable electricity and, in particular, to foster self- consumption, by both individuals and communities, by introducing net-balance systems;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on states to implement regulatory frameworks separating ownership and management of electricity transmission and distribution grids, thereby avoiding situations – as is currently the case in certain countries – where private economic interests take precedence over the public interest;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates Parliament’s call for binding targets of a 30 % share of renewable energy consumption and 40 % in energy savings for 2030; and reminds states that any quota policy on renewable energy should be accompanied by commitments to reduce energy consumption;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to lay down sustainability criteria for each renewable energy source, treating them separately and covering the whole of their life cycle in the context of its circular economy policy;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Highlights the important contribution of renewable energy in the reduction of overall carbon emissions; stresses the importance of renewable development in order to achieve the objectives agreed at the COP21;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Considers that European Union should set more ambitious objectives in its share of renewable energies in 2030 in order to achieve the 100% of renewable energy by 2050; insists that clear and ambitious objectives in this regard are a tool to improve certainty and to ensure a leading position for the EU at a global level;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of public consultation and participation in the planning of new energy infrastructure projects, in particular as regards new interconnections; calls to reinforce environmental impact assessments for renewable energy generation and distribution projects;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls to Commission and Member States to make an integrated use of European funds, including social and rural development funds, to develop projects that promote skills development and quality jobs in the fields of renewable energy;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses its concern at the magnitude of energy poverty in the EU; calls on the Commission and Member states to integrate the fight against energy poverty in their policies for renewable energy development;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes the importance of sustainable energy storage technologies in the improvement of network stability and the time adaptation of electricity production;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses the need for a comprehensive and effective definition of renewable cooling; points out to the lack of information and technological development on renewable cooling alternatives; stresses the importance of cooling objectives, particularly in the warmest states;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Urges Member States to make better use of geothermal-sourced heat and cooling energy;
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Calls on Member States, regional and local authorities to take into account natural-based solutions in order to reduce heating and cooling conventional demand, such as street vegetation, green roofs or insolation and shade design;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses the need for a shift from liberalisation to sustainable mobility regulation, including sustainable logistic systems and sustainable urban policies that minimise overall energy consumption in transport; calls on Member States and the EU to promote the modal shift of passengers and cargo from road and air transport towards rail and maritime transport;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Highlights the potential of bike systems and infrastructures to improve the sustainability of transport in urban areas;