15 Amendments of Martin HOJSÍK related to 2021/0424(COD)
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal and the Climate law set the target for the EU to reduce its emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030 and become climate neutral by 2050 in a manner that contributes to European competitiveness, growth and jobs. This Regulation should contribute to achieving these targets. For a decarbonised gas markets to be set up and contribute to the energy transition, significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system with an active participation of consumers in competitive markets are needed.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) This Regulation aims to facilitate decarbonised, efficient and integrated energy systems consistent with the Commission’s energy system integration strategy and hydrogen strategy published in July 2020, and the Commission’s recommendation on the energy efficiency first principle published in September 2021. These initiatives call for transitioning to a more circular energy system with energy efficiency at its core, a greater direct electrification of end-use sectors, prioritising demand-side solutions whenever they are more cost-effective than investments in energy infrastructure, and using renewable fuels, including hydrogen, for end-use applications where electrification is not feasible, not efficient or have higher costs. Accordingly, the penetration of renewable and low- carbon gases into the energy system enabling a shift from fossil gas, and to allow these new gases to play an important role towards achieving the EU’s 2030 climate objectives and climate neutrality in 2050. The Regulation aims also to set up a regulatory framework that enables and incentivises all market participants to take the transitional role of fossil gas into account while planning their activities to avoid lock-in effects and ensure gradual and timely phase-out of fossil gas notably in all relevant industrial sectors and for heating purposes.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) Regardless of the chosen production pathway, hydrogen production incurs significant energy conversion losses. Therefore, hydrogen should only be used for those applications where more energy-efficient alternatives are not yet available. This notably includes applications in so-called hard-to- decarbonise sectors, e.g. the production of sustainable aviation fuels and fuels for shipping, in steelmaking, and in the chemicals sector. Conversely, all efforts should be made to avoid the use of hydrogen for applications where more energy-efficient alternatives exist. This notably includes heating buildings, producing hot water for sanitary use, and low-grade heat for industrial processes.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure greater transparency regarding the development of the gas transmission network in the Union , the ENTSO for Gas should draw up, publish and regularly update a non-binding Union -wide ten-year network development plan on the basis of a joint scenario and the interlinked model ( Union -wide network development plan). Viable gas transmission networks and necessary regional interconnections, relevant from a commercial or security of supply point of view, should be included in that network development plan. The Union-wide ten-year network development plan should be developed following a transparent process involving meaningful public consultation, and it shall be based on objective and scientific criteria. To that effect, the ENTSO for Gas should involve independent scientific bodies (such as the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, established under Regulation (EU) 2021/1119) in plan development. Viable gas transmission networks and necessary regional interconnections, relevant from a commercial or security of supply point of view, should be included in that network development plan. The network development plan should promote the energy efficiency first principle and energy system integration and contribute to the prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and the achievement of the Union’s climate and energy targets.
Amendment 171 #
(45) In order to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation and to supplement this Regulation in respect of non-essential elements of certain specific areas which are fundamental for market integration, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making6 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council should receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts should systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. The Commission should also ensure that the public has access to all documents and other information submitted to the Commission in connection with its adoption of the delegated act. _________________ 6 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) market rules shall enable the decarbonisation of the natural gas and hydrogen systems, including by enabling the integration into the market of gases of gas from renewable energy sources and by providing incentives for energy efficiency, furthering the integration of energy systems, contributing to the prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources, facilitating the achievement of the Union’s climate and energy targets;
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) market rules shall deliver appropriate investment incentives and incentives for interventions which do not require infrastructure investments where more efficient, in particular for long-term investments in a decarbonised and sustainable gas system, for energy storage, energy efficiency and demand response to meet market needs, and shall facilitate fair competition and security of supply. Market rules shall also avoid delivering investment incentives that lead to stranded assets;
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. A Member State may allowshall not allow any form of financial transfers between regulated services that are separate as meant in in the first paragraph, provided that:.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The ENTSO shall publish and submit to the Commission and to ACER the draft statutes, a list of members and draft rules of procedure, including the rules of procedures on the consultation of other stakeholders, of the ENTSO for Gas in case of changes of those documents or upon a reasoned request of the Commission or ACER . The draft updated rules of procedure shall ensure balanced representation of all participating transmission system operators, including those solely owning or operating natural gas systems, as well as transparency in the functioning of the ENTSO for Gas, including publication of meeting agendas and full meeting minutes of external and internal meetings.
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Union-wide network development plan referred to in paragraph 3, point (b), shall include the modelling of the integrated network, including hydrogen networks, scenario development, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system. The plan shall promote the energy efficiency first principle and energy system integration, contribute to the prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and to achieving the Union’s climate and energy targets.
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – point m a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – point m a (new)
(m a) energy efficiency taking into account sector integration and priority of electrification;
Amendment 452 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) projects included in the development plan should be subject to a cost-benefit analysis that is consistent and compatible, in terms of benefits and costs, with the methodologies developed under Article 11 of the revised TEN-E Regulation;
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 46 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The ENNOH shall submit the draft Union-wide network development plan, the draft annual work programme, including the information regarding the consultation process, and the other documents referred to in Article 42 to ACER for its opinion. When received from ENNOH, ACER shall submit the draft Union-wide network development plan and the draft annual work programme to the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, which shall publish an independent analysis and opinion regarding their consistency with the Union’s climate and energy targets.
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 67 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) 2017/1938
Article 7b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Such measures shall apply to any storage facility, including storage sites controlled by third-country entities and be subject to consultation in the relevant risk group, in particular on how the measures address the risks identified in the common risk assessment.