7 Amendments of José Inácio FARIA related to 2016/2058(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that measures for developing a comprehensive and integrated strategy for Heating and Cooling within the Energy Union offer significant opportunities for both EU business and consumers if implemented correctly, in terms of reducing overall energy costs for industry, boosting competitiveness and delivering cost savings to consumers;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that heating and cooling constitute the largest share of the EU’s energy demand; emphasises the importance ofregrets that substantial amounts of heat are wasted; underlines that fossil fuels are the largest primary source of energy supply for heating and cooling and emphasises in this context the importance of district heating as well as technology-neutral and market-based incentives in the transition to a low-carbon and secure energy supply to the heating and cooling sector and of focusing not only on aone component level, such as buildings;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines that nearly half of the buildings in the Union have individual boilers installed before 1992; encourages therefore the Commission and the Member states to take measures to accelerate the refurbishment of outdated heating and coling appliances; stresses the importance of district heating in this regard;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Notes that EU regulatory frameworks serve to underline broad objectives, but true progress in revolutionising heating and cooling as part of a wider energy system overhaul is essential;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Notes that the most effective way of delivering on joint objectives is to empower and support local and regional authorities, in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders, to apply a fully integrated systems based approach to urban planning, infrastructure development, building and renovation of housing stock and new industrial development in order to maximise potential cross-overs, efficiencies and other mutual benefits;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to fully utilise the heating and cooling sector in achieving cost-efficient gains in energy efficiency at system level by linking heat and power production, industrial processes, waste managementnotably the re-use of waste gases, waste management, energy efficiency in buildings, and demand-side management;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that research and technological innovation fosters the leadership of European industry, strengthens the competitive advantage and commercial viability of European business, and contributes to the main EU energy policy goals, including ensuring security of supply, sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption;