50 Amendments of Marek Paweł BALT related to 2021/0211(COD)
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) To achieve the transformation to a low-emission technology in the district heating sector with its specificities, it is necessary to define a separate emission benchmark for district heat, which would be based on the heat generation process reflecting technological progress.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) A comprehensive approach to innovation is essential for achieving the European Green Deal objectives. At EU level, the necessary research and innovation efforts are supported, among others, through Horizon Europe, which include significant funding and new instruments for the sectors coming under the ETS. Member States should ensure that the national transposition provisions do not hamper innovations and are technologically neutral. Consequently, the ETS Innovation Fund should seek synergies with Horizon Europe and, where relevant, with other Union funding programmes. The ETS Innovation Fund should boost growth and competitiveness by empowering EU businesses, in particular SMEs to become global technology leaders. The Fund should also support cross-cutting projects on innovative zero- carbon solutions to take off and reach the market, with the aim of leading to climate neutrality in various sectors, for example through new industrial ecosystems, promoting business model profitable for innovation. Member States should ensure that the national transposition provisions do not hamper innovations and are technologically neutral. In order to maximise the benefits of the Fund, public and private sectors should contribute through increased investments and knowledge sharing.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The scope of the Modernisation Fund should be aligned with the most recent climate objectives of the Union by requiring that investments are consistent with the objectives of the European Green Deal and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, and eliminating the support to any investments related to fossil fuels. In addition, the percentage of the Modernisation Fund that needs to be devoted to priority investments should be increased to 80 95%; energy efficiency should be targeted as a priority area at the demand side; and support ofthe Fund should also support a fair and Just Transition of workforce, through re-skilling and up- skilling and households to address energy poverty, including in rural and remote areas, should be included within the scope of the priority investments.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The EU ETS is a cornerstone of the Union’s climate policy and constitutes its key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective way. In line with the commitments made in COP26 in Glasgow to review the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) on an annual basis, the Commission should revise its NDC to account for all the sectors included in this revision.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Delivering on the European Green Deal should ensure quality job creation and social progress for all. To be socially acceptable, the climate ambition proposed in this Directive should be matched by an equivalent social ambition, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights. The European Green Deal agenda is an opportunity to maintain and create quality jobs, promote decent work, raise labour standards, strengthen social dialogue and collective bargaining, tackle discriminations at work, promote gender equality, and workplace democracy. In order to achieve these objectives, just transition mechanisms should complement all proposed actions in the framework of the Green Deal and the “Fit for 55” package.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) Innovation and development as well as pilot, demonstration and up- scaling of new low-carbon technologies in the sectors of buildings and road transport are crucial for ensuring the cost-efficient contribution of these sectors to the expected emission reductions. Therefore, 150 million allowances from emissions trading in the buildings and road transport sectors should also be made available to the Innovation Fund to stimulate the cost-efficient emission reductions.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The EU ETS should incentivise production from installations that partly or fully reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the description of some categories of activities in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC should be amended to ensure an equal treatment of installations in the sectors concerned. In addition, free allocation for the production of a product should be independent of the nature of the production process. It is therefore necessary to modify the definition of the products and of the processes and emissions covered for some benchmarks to ensure a level playing field for new and existing technologies and products and circular economy measures. It is also necessary to decouple the update of the benchmark values for refineries and for hydrogen to reflect the increasing importance of production of, in particular, green hydrogen outside the refineries sector.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The inclusion of municipal waste incineration installations in the EU ETS would contribute to the circular economy by encouraging recycling, reuse and repair of products, while also contributing to economy-wide decarbonisation. Accordingly, municipal waste incineration installations should be included within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC from 1 January 2024.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1a
Article 9 – paragraph 1a
In [theat least two years following entry into force of this amendment], the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be decreased by [-- million allowances (to be determined depending on year of entry into force)] preceded by an impact assessment of the market situation and adequate measures that can prevent unjustified price surge. In the same year, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be increased by 79 million allowances for maritime transport. Starting in [the year following entry into force of this amendment], the linear factor shall be 4,2 %. The Commission shall publish the Union-wide quantity of allowances within 3 months of [date of entry into force of the amendment to be inserted].;
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
2 % of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a fund to improve energy efficiency , reduce greenhouse gas emission sand modernise the energy systems of certain Member States (‘the beneficiary Member States’) as set out in Article 10d (‘the Modernisation Fund’). The beneficiary Member States for this amount of allowances shall be the Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 60 % of the Union average in 2013. The funds corresponding to this quantity of allowances shall be distributed in accordance with Part A of Annex IIb.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In order to provide further incentives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency, the determined Union-wide ex-ante benchmarks shall be reviewed before the period from 2026 to 2030 in view of potentially modifying the definitions and system boundaries of existing product benchmarks and district heating benchmark. By way of derogation from subparagraph 1, the ratios for district heating to be determined ensure the allocation of allowances in a way that provides an incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These indicators for the entire period referred to in Art. 11, second paragraph, takes the value specified in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447 for the heat benchmark.
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
By way of derogation from the previous subparagraph, for the first years of operation of Regulation [CBAM], the production of these products shall benefit from free allocation inof reduced amounts until the full effectiveness of the CBAM in tackling the carbon leakage risk both on the EU market and on export markets is assessed and positively verified. A factor reducing the free allocation for the production of these products shall be applied (CBAM factor). The CBAM factor shall be equal to 100 % for the period during the entry into force of [CBAM regulation] and the end of 2025, 90 % in 2026 and shall be reduced by 10 percentage points each year.The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, a detailed impact assessment on the effects of CBAM after two years CBAM entering into force and modify according findings the reduction rate to CBAM factor for years to follow and final year when to reach 0 % by the tenth yearimplementing act.
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 3
Article 10 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 3
The reduction of free allocation shall be calculated annually as the average share of the demand for free allocation for the production of products listed in Annex I of Regulation [CBAM] compared to the calculated total free allocation demand for all installations, for the relevant period referred to in Article 11, paragraph 1. The CBAM factor shall be applied. In order to ensure a level playing field, the first subparagraph is not applied to part of the EU production destined to the export to third countries without ETS or similar regulation. After two years CBAM entering into force the Commission will provide a detailed impact assessment of effects to the EU exports of CBAM sectors and development of global emissions. The commission shall consider an export adjustment mechanism that equalize the costs of CO2 with different pricing schemes of the third countries. All measures taken shall comply the WTO rules.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b – point 1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b – point 1 (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraphs 1b, 1c and 1d (new)
Article 10 – paragraphs 1b, 1c and 1d (new)
(1) 1b. Starting from 2024 Member State with a deficit of allowances in any year in the period after 2023 would have their allowances exempted from the operation of market stability reserve in the following year up to the amount of their deficit in the previous year. 1c. For Member States with structural imbalance of allowances that persists even after the exemption from the operation of market stability reserve in the following year, the allowances in the Market Stability Reserve shall be used to cover this imbalance. This shall be done by comparing the total number of allowances for the beneficiary Member State against the emissions generated in the sectors covered by the EU ETS in the same year. For the purpose of this calculation the total number of allowances shall take into account all allowances: (a) to be auctioned by particular Member States in accordance with Article 10 together with (b) the total number of allowances received for free by installations in this Member State in accordance with Article 10a and (c) the national allocation from the Modernisation Fund for that Member State in accordance with Article 10d. 1d. After establishing the level of deficit the national share of the Modernisation Fund should be increased by the same amount or the Member State should receive this amount of allowances from the Market Stability Reserve allowances that would otherwise be cancelled in that year. Should this be insufficient to fully compensate the deficit in year n then the rest of it should be covered by using allowances already placed in the MSR to ensure a respective increase of the Modernisation Fund allocation for this Member State in year n+1.’
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point d
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point d
(d) Where the annual reduction rate exceeds 2,5 % or is below 0,2 %, the benchmark values for the period from 2026 to 2030 shall be the benchmark values applicable in the period from 2013 to 2020 reduced by whichever of those two percentage rates is relevant, in respect of each year between 2008 and 2028, except in case of heat benchmark for district heating, whose maximum annual reduction rate should be defined in line with the district heating sector decarbonisation commitments until 2030 and should not exceed 1.6%.
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 6
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 6
Projects shall be selected on the basis of objective and transparent criteria, taking into account, the need to ensure the fair geographical distribution of the projects, the level of emissions in a given Member State to define relevant emissions savings achieved by a given project and where relevant, the extent to which projects contribute to achieving emission reductions well below the benchmarks referred to in paragraph 2. Projects shall have the potential for widespread application or to significantly lower the costs of transitioning towards a low-carbon economy in the sectors concerned. Projects involving CCU shall deliver a net reduction in emissions and ensure avoidance or permanent storage of CO2. In the case of grants provided through calls for proposals, up to 60 % of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 40 % need not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions, provided that pre-determined milestones, taking into account the technology deployed, are attained. In the case of support provided through competitive bidding and in the case of technical assistance support, up to 100 % of the relevant costs of projects may be supported.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the support of low-income households, including in rural and remote areas, to address energy poverty and, to modernise their heating systems and to make the construction ecosystem more sustainable; and
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Chapter IV a – Annex III, IIIA, IV – Part C – I V part C
Chapter IV a – Annex III, IIIA, IV – Part C – I V part C
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 h – paragraph 3
Article 30 h – paragraph 3
2a. 3. When, for more than six three consecutive months, the monthly average allowance price is more than three two times the average price of allowances during the two preceding years period on the European carbon market, the Commission shall immediately convene a meeting not later than within 7 working days of the Committee established by Article 9 of Decision No 280/2004/EC.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 h – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 30 h – paragraph 3 a (new)
2b. 3a. For the purposes of this Article: (a) the “monthly average carbon price” for any month is calculated by dividing the sum of the settlement prices of the relevant December futures contract as traded on the relevant carbon market exchange for each relevant day in the month by the number of relevant days in the month. (b) the “average price of allowances during the two preceding years period” is calculated by dividing the sum of the settlement prices of the relevant December futures contract as traded on the relevant carbon market exchange for each relevant day in the two year period ending with the last month before the first month of the period of three consecutive months by the number of relevant days in the two year period.
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 h – 3 b (new)
Article 30 h – 3 b (new)
2c. 3b. If the price evolution referred in this article is triggered, one of the following measures shall be implemented, taking into account the degree of price evolution: (a) bringing forward the auctioning of a part of the quantity to be auctioned in a subsequent calendar year. (b) the release for auction up to 25 % of the remaining allowances in the new entrants' reserve. (c) the release an appropriate quantity of allowances from the Market Stability Reserve. The Committee may also consider additional interventions if the circumstances justify further or earlier action.
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 j
Article 30 j
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
Recital 44
Amendment 456 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 45
Recital 45
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 46
Recital 46
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
Recital 51
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
Recital 52
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
Recital 53
Amendment 547 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
Recital 55
Amendment 560 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 56
Recital 56
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 59
Recital 59
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
Amendment 816 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
From 1 January 2024, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be increased as a result of the inclusion of municipal waste incineration installations in the EU ETS. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out the amount of the increase in the Union-wide quantity of allowances to take account of the inclusion of municipal waste incineration installations in the EU ETS. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22a(2).
Amendment 877 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) measures intended to improve energy efficiency, district heating systems and insulation, efficient and renewable heating and cooling systems, or to provide financial support in order to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households, including by reducing distortive taxes;, provided such reduction is carried out in a progressive manner;
Amendment 898 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ca) the following paragraph is inserted: '3a. In accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, Member States shall report annually to the Commission on the use of revenues and the actions taken pursuant to paragraph 3. Member States shall submit full, quality and consistent information. In particular, they shall define in their reports the meaning of ‘committed’ and ‘disbursed’ amounts, and submit rigorous financial information. If necessary to ensure compliance with those reporting obligations, Member States shall earmark revenues in their national budget. Member States shall ensure that EU ETS revenues are spent in a manner consistent with the obligations laid down in paragraph 3 and maintain their traceability, and ensure that they are additional to national climate spending. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to ensure that Member States respect their reporting obligations under this paragraph.’
Amendment 1415 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Chapter IV a
Chapter IV a
Amendment 1535 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annexes
Annexes
Amendment 1674 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 1677 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 1685 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex III a
Annex III a
Amendment 1698 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 – point c
Annex I – point 3 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex IV – Part C
Annex IV – Part C
Amendment 1705 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 4
Annex I – point 4
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex V – Part C
Annex V – Part C