29 Amendments of Bernd LANGE related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that trade plays a key role in energy security, and that strong energy partnerships, reinforced by energy chapters included in the EU’s trade agreements, are essential tools; considers it of key importance to reduce dependency on imported energ which enable the diversification of energy sources, the establishment of quality standards for energy products and the development of common standards for sustainable energy production; considers it of key importance to reduce dependency on imported energy, in particular by increasing the promotion of renewable energies and energy efficiency; calls for the Commission to provide the Member States with the best possible technical support in order to safeguard swift, proper implementation of EU law in the area of energy efficiency;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the first steps in cooperation in energy efficiency and energy labelling have already been taken in trade agreements (e.g. the Energy Star label in the US); calls for an increase in these efforts in the future;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to increase their cooperation on the information exchange mechanism with regard to intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with third countries in the field of energy, in order to increase transparency and bundle their negotiating power vis-à-vis third countries; calls on the Commission swiftly to make a proposal for a binding ex ante evaluation of the agreement which takes account of the consequences for the EU’s internal energy market, safeguards compatibility with EU law, promotes an overall strengthening of Europe’s security of energy supply and guarantees the binding participation of the Commission in the negotiation of energy agreements with non-EU countries; calls for the Commission to develop standards for energy agreements with non-EU countries which promote the interests of the EU; calls, in the interest of promoting democracy and transparency, for Parliament to be kept informed by the Commission on a regular basis on energy agreements between the EU and non-EU countries;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that energy agreements must always lay stress on the reciprocity principle and safeguard quality standards and compliance with legal framework conditions; bearing in mind the EU’s common internal energy market, calls for energy agreements to come under the ordinary legislative procedure in order to guarantee democracy, transparency and compatibility with EU law;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the opinion that the EU should help the most vulnerable countries diversify their sources and supply routes, including reverse flows, with an emphasis on renewable energies and, related storage facilities and energy efficiency measures, in order to increase energy efficiency worldwide, and should help eradicate energy poverty, contribute to global sustainable development and support the global effort to tackle climate change;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
J a. whereas a further 3 million jobs could be created in the field of renewable energies by 2030;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
J b. whereas, according to the Commission, energy intensity in industry fell by 19% between 2001 and 2011, more efficient household appliances could provide energy savings worth EUR 100 billion by 2020 and new buildings now consume only half as much energy as they did in the 1980s, and we must continue along this successful path;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
L a. whereas binding targets on energy efficiency and renewable energies create economic growth and jobs and secure the EU’s technological leadership in this field;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
N a. whereas energy security is a key element in EU trade policy, and many energy partnerships have been established with third countries whose energy supply is largely dependent on fossil energies;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Points out that an Energy Union framed by a strong political commitment to boost energy efficiency and expand renewable energies must be based on ambitious binding targets for 2030 in these areas;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses that the creation of an Energy Union must be accompanied by a comprehensive industrial strategy, in the area of energy efficiency and renewable energies in particular, that is capable of contributing to the EU’s reindustrialisation with the aim of bringing industry’s share of EU GDP to 20% by 2020;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the EU is not yet on track to meet its commitment of saving 20 % of energy (371 Mtoe) by 2020, and that over one third of reduced energy consumption is actually attributable to lower levels of economic activity; calls, therefore, on the Commission to establish binding national energy efficiency targets as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Underlines the increasingly important role of energy from renewable sources for securing energy supply in the European Union in the long term; Draws the attention to the fact that the production costs of renewables have considerably dropped during the last years
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing safe and sustainable indigenous energy sources should be further promoted in the EU;
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that, particularly given the increased decoupling of plants and the development of industrial production in general, it is essential to increase the participation of European industry and technology in the entire energy production chain, which includes not only raw materials but also generation, transportation and distribution, since these are crucial elements for decreasing the EU’s dependence on energy imports;
Amendment 385 #
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 andEurope faces a fundamental energy transition towards a sustainable energy model; Therefore energy efficiency and energy from renewable sources should be taken into account with absolute priority when it comes to the financing of new projects and be developed in full compliance with environmental requirements; with a view to meet Europe's two degree climate target
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. ConsiderUnderlines that nuclear energy, w entails hicgh is carbon-neutral, continues to be a significant alternative for electricity productionenvironmental risks and uncertainty over decommissioning costs; notes that the choice of whether to use nuclear energy remains the competence of Member States; calls on the Commission to phase out subsidies for the construction of new nuclear energy plants as a strong political signal and commitment to a sustainable energy model
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses the need for better coordination of support schemes for renewables in the EU in order to avoid distortion of competition in the European internal energy market and safeguard effective support for renewables;
Amendment 541 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low-carbon economy, of the possibilities allowed for financing sustainable energy projects through state aid, as well as the financial instruments available through the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon 2020, the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, and the investment facilities of the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and public and private intermediaries; emphasises that national subsidy schemes should by no means be granted for the construction of new nuclear energy plants.
Amendment 563 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Acknowledges that in order to reduce energy dependence, diversify and consolidate supply options, optimise energy network infrastructure and increase energy efficiency in the medium and long term, it is necessary to develop new sustainable energy technologies, using funds from the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;
Amendment 566 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase IT security and the protection of strategic energy infrastructures which provide crucial services for consumers, particularly with regard to the development of industrial production and the increasing role of ICT in the energy sector;
Amendment 578 #
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 anti-competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit;
Amendment 683 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. calls on the European Commission to present an action plan to fight against energy poverty which should be implemented by coordinated action plans in the Member States and the exchange of best practices; calls on the European Commission to revise regulation 994/2010 on the security of gas supply in view to present a common definition of "protected customers" to whom gas providers must secure supplies in case of supply disruption for at least 30 days of high demand
Amendment 727 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. ExpStresses the opinion that Russia can no longer be considered a reliable partnerat there are problems with Russia, as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; stresses, therefore, that more attention should be concentrated on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hub;
Amendment 749 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Stresses that third-country companies participating in the whole EU energy production chain, which includes raw materials, generation, transportation and distribution, as well as gas storage, must respect all the requirements of the EU legislation, so as to avoid market distortion and safeguard a competitive and transparent internal energy market in the overall interests of energy security; calls on the Commission to ensure that these companies also act in line with the EU’s climate and energy policy objectives;
Amendment 754 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Stresses that progress made by the EU must be taken into account in energy partnerships with non-EU countries;
Amendment 802 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
Amendment 807 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Stresses that, owing to the common European internal energy market, EU energy agreements with third countries have repercussions for EU energy policy; calls, therefore, for all intergovernmental agreements in the field of energy to be integrated into the common European energy policy and dealt with under the ordinary legislative procedure, in order to guarantee democratic, transparent procedures and compatibility with EU law;
Amendment 808 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
Paragraph 48 b (new)
48b. Points out that the principle of reciprocity must play a significant role in energy agreements with third countries, whereby quality standards and compliance with regulatory frameworks must be guaranteed;