4 Amendments of Emma WIESNER related to 2021/0203(COD)
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) This Directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. The energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors, going beyond the energy system, at all levels, including in the financial sector. Energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy, planning and investment decisions, when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas, providing that they lead to a reduction of GHG emissions per unit of final energy consumption. While the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations, objectives and principles, they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. The Commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. Energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost- effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. That should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the Union, in particular for citizens and businesses. Implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) demonstrate that energy efficiency measures and solutions taken following the energy efficiency first principle lead to GHG gas emissions reduction per unit of consumption;
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Members States shall report about the measures to remove possible obstacles, including regulatory obstacles, either at national, regional or local levels, that are not aligned with the renovation rate referred to in paragraph 1 and disclose how they are going to address them.
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Member States shall report about policies and measures related to the overall financing of the renovations works to ensure that the mandatory targets and objectives referred to in this Article are reached. The reporting obligation shall cover the use of offtake agreements and the participation of associated economic operators, if any.