4 Amendments of Giles CHICHESTER related to 2011/2034(INI)
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines the challenges to system operability from integrating renewable energy generation; stresses the need for new, efficient, intelligent network management through smart grids, flexible distribution operations and smart metering;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Suggests the key to changing consumer behaviour lies in a mix of flexible pricing and regulatory push as a reward system to encourage greater efficiency;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Commission to present by 2012 concrete initiatives to promote the development of energy storage capacities (including multi-use gas/hydrogen facilities, hydropower, high-temperature solar, electric vehicle and other technologies);
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that smart grids and energy management solutions offer a unique opportunity to encourage innovation and the creation of jobs, as well as boosting the competitiveness of European industry, with particular reference to SMEs; calls on the Commission to present a new proposal which includes a binding requirement to deploy smart meters for all non-residential customers by 2014;