Activities of Eluned MORGAN
Plenary speeches (88)
Follow-up to 2001 discharges (Commission)
Presentation of the Court of Auditors' annual report
2001 discharge procedure
2001 discharge procedure
Protection of the financial interests of the Community and the European Prosecutor
Vote
Debate on the annual report of the Court of Auditors – 2001
Discharge procedure: amendment of the Rules of Procedure
Transactions financed by EAGGF Guarantee Section
Packaging and packaging waste
Vote
Vote
2000 discharges
Language diversity
Green paper on the criminal protection of the Community's financial interests: A European prosecutor
Communities' financial interests
Presentation of the Court of Auditors' annual report – 2000
Passenger transport by rail, road and inland waterway
Exposure of workers to risks arising from physical agents
1997 discharge
Special reports of the Court of Auditors
VOTE
Protection of Communities' financial interests
Reform of budgetary control procedures
Court of Auditors' annual report for 1999
FAIR Programme
Approval of the Minutes of the previous sitting
1998 discharge
1998 discharge
Statements by the President
Protecting the Communities’ financial interests and the fight against fraud
Appointment of senior Commission officials
1998 discharge, budgetary control
Vote
Reforming the Commission
Protection under criminal law of the Union's financial interests
1997 discharge
Response to Second Report of Committee of Independent Experts
Vote
2000 budget
Appointment of 8 members of the Court of Auditors
Annual Report of the Court of Auditors
Adoption of the Minutes of the previous sitting
EC and ECSC budgets for 2000
Statement by Mr Prodi (continued)
Second Report of the Independent Experts
Common rules for the internal market in electricity (A6-0216/2009, Eluned Morgan)
Common rules for the internal market in electricity - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Access to the network: cross-border exchanges in electricity - Internal market in natural gas - Conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks - Fuel efficiency: labelling of tyres - The energy performance of buildings (debate)
Common rules for the internal market in electricity - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Access to the network: cross-border exchanges in electricity - Internal market in natural gas - Conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks - Fuel efficiency: labelling of tyres - The energy performance of buildings (debate)
Gas supplies by Russia to Ukraine and the EU (debate)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Getting a grip on energy prices (debate)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Internal market in electricity (A6-0191/2008, Eluned Morgan) (vote)
Internal market in electricity - Conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Towards a European Charter on the Rights of Energy Consumers (debate)
Internal market in electricity - Conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Towards a European Charter on the Rights of Energy Consumers (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Amendment of Directive 2003/87/EC so as to include aviation activities in the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community (debate)
Internal gas and electricity market (debate)
Roaming on public mobile networks (debate)
Climate change (continuation of debate)
A European strategy for sustainable, competitive and secure energy – Biomass and Biofuels – Nuclear Safety and Security Assistance (debate)
Implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the EC and the EAEC (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Guidelines for trans-European energy networks (debate)
Security of energy supply in the European Union (debate)
A European information society for growth and employment (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Human rights in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Structural Funds
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Explanations of vote
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Budgetary discharge
Explanations of vote
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Voting time
Situation in Cuba
Reports (7)
Report on the Information Society, Culture and Education - Committee on Culture, Youth, Education and the Media
Second report concerning discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the 2000 financial year Section II - Council (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0239/2001 - 2001/2104(DEC)). Section IV - Court of Justice (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0240/2001 - 2001/2105(DEC)), Section V - court of auditors (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0241/2001 - 2001/2106(DEC)), Section VI - Economic and Social Committee (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0242/2001 - 2001/2107(DEC)), Section VII - Committee of the Regions (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0243/2001 - 2001/2108(DEC)). Section VIII - Ombudsman (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0244/2001 - 2001/2109(DEC)) and concerning discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the 1996-1999 financial years Section VI - Economic and Social Committee (SEC(1997)0402 - C4-0197/1997 - 1997/2076(DEC), SEC(1998)0521 - C40353/1998 - 1998/2011(DEC), SEC(1999)0414 - C5-0008/1999 - 1999/2166(DEC), SEC(2000)0539 - C5-0312/2000 - 2000/2156(DEC) - Committee on Budgets PDF (178 KB) DOC (129 KB)
Report 1. concerning discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the 2000 financial year - Section IV - Court of Justice (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-02402001 - 2001/2105(DEC)), Section V - Court of Auditors (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0241/2001 - 2001/2106(DEC)), Section VI - Economic and Social Committee (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0242/2001 - 2001/2107(DEC)), Section VII - Committee of the Regions (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0243/2001 - 2001/2108(DEC)), Section VIII - Ombudsman (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0244/2001 - 2001/2109(DEC)) and concerning discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the 1996-1999 financial years, Section VI - Economic and Social Committee (SEC(1997)0402 - C4-0197/1997 - 1997/2076(DEC), SEC(1998)0521 - C4-0353/1998 - 1998/2011(DEC), SEC(1999)0414 - C5-0008/1999 - 1999/2166(DEC), SEC(2000)0539 - C5-0312/2000 - 2000/2156(DEC)) 2. on postponement of the decision concerning discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the 2000 financial year Section II - Council (SEC(2001)0530 - C5-0239/2001 - 2001/2104(DEC)) - Committee on Budgetary Control PDF (180 KB) DOC (124 KB)
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REPORT Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 2003/54/EC PDF (550 KB) DOC (574 KB)
REPORT Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/54/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity PDF (949 KB) DOC (1 MB)
REPORT Report on a European strategy for sustainable, competitive and secure energy - Green paper PDF (379 KB) DOC (375 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION Annual Report for the Financial Year 2003 - General discharge for 2003
Written declarations (1)
Amendments (62)
Amendment 6 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the EU budget should follow certain principles and should focus on the issues which matter most to citizens in the 21st century, such as climate change, jobs and prosperity. In that respect, sees a strong role for the budget, alongside other policy tools, in supporting Member States’ efforts to develop and become high value added economies, focused on those States which are most underdeveloped; and (alongside Member States’ contributions) in strengthening knowledge, research and innovation, to ensure that the EU can compete in a low carbon global economy. On this basis calls upon the Commission to produce, as soon as possible, an ambitious White Paper examining all aspects of the budget and based on the principles of EU added value and proportionality;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that energy efficiency is a vital means in tackling energy poverty, the most cost-effective way of delivering quick returns in fighting climate change and has the greatest cost-effective potential for emission reduction in the medium-term; considers the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework programme (CIP) as the main financial instrument for energy efficiency and calls for additional resources to be allocated to energy efficiency initiatives for both the production and the consumer sidealls on the Commission to consider the best way to work with Member States to ensure that action on energy efficiency is appropriately funded;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly emphasises that research and innovation are central to achieving a dynamic knowledge-based European economy driven by growth and the creation of jobs; stresses that an increase in the availability of funding is a prerequisite for a successful research and innovation policy; believes that the areas in which funding is needed have changed as the world has changed; therefore urges R&D funding to be focused on future market opportunities and new global challenges such as environmental technologies and energy;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls foron the continued and increased support and resoCommission to evaluate the effectiveness and EU added value of the CIP and other measurces for the Ewhich support entrepreneurship and Iinnovation Programme within the CIP; believes that there is a need for continued and increased support and resources for, and better integration of such programmes which provides the key financial instruments for the advancement of SMEs in Europe; emphasises that in terms of innovation SMEs should be encouraged to work closely together with universities to stimulate knowledge transfer;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that financial support is needed for the development of unbundled Trans-European Energy Networks which play an important role in the strategic energy policy and for the development of Trans European e-services with special regard to data security; in line with EU climate change objectives; believes that financing for Trans-European Energy Networks should be focused on low- carbon infrastructure such as smart energy networks to increase the efficiency, flexibility, safety, reliability and quality of the EU electricity and gas systems;
Amendment 28 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Observes that, particularly in the areas of support for research and development and for SMEs, the most effective and efficient forms of support can be from loans combined with grants; believes the budget review should consider methods of innovative financing to support growth.
Amendment 8 #
2008/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the European energy market continues to be characterised by a large number of monopolies. This restricts freedom of choice, increases the lack of information and, as a result, heightens the vulnerability of consumers. EIt is important to ensure that efforts to create a single, competitive energy market must, therefore, be continuedand to protect, in particular, vulnerable customers are therefore made;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that, in the light of increasing energy prices, the European Union should ensure that all customers have access to energy at an affordable price and that Member States should establish national definitions of energy poverty and develop measures to eradicate energy poverty, taking account of increasing energy prices, levels of household income and energy efficiency;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses its conviction that national regulators should play a central role in consumer protection; believes, for this reason, that proposals aimed at reinforcing the powers and independence of regulators, including the right to impose sanctions on suppliers who do not comply with Community law relating to this issue, should be supported. ;
Amendment 23 #
2008/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Points out that consumers are key players in a competitive market; believes therefore that the rights of consumers should be increased, that better access to transparent information and choice is needed, that it is essential that consumers have access to actual consumption data and that Member States should explore innovative was of informing consumers of their actual consumption and should ensure the deployment of smart meters within ten years;
Amendment 104 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Buildings occupied by public authorities and buildings frequently visited by the public provide an opportunity to set an example by showing environmental and energy considerations being taken into account and therefore those buildings should be subject to energy certification on a regular basis. The dissemination to the public of information on energy performance should be enhanced by clearly displaying these energy certificates. If Member States opt to include energy usage as part of energy certification requirements, a site-based approach may be taken whereby a collection of buildings in the same vicinity and occupied by the same organisation share energy meters.
Amendment 202 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
This methodology shall be adopted at national or regional level in consultation with public sector and other relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 215 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
When setting requirements, Member States shall consult public authorities and other relevant stakeholders and may differentiate between new and existing buildings and between different categories of buildings.
Amendment 255 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 219(2). Public sector bodies and other relevant stakeholders shall be consulted prior to the adoption of additional supplementing measures.
Amendment 338 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The national plan referred to in paragraph 1 shall involve consultation of public sector bodies and other relevant stakeholders and include inter alia the following elements:
Amendment 398 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Amendment 429 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that an independent control system for energy performance certificates and reports on the inspection of heating and air conditioning systems is established in accordance with Annex II. Member States shall establish split enforcement mechanisms for organisations which have responsibility for the enforcement of energy performance certificates and reports on the inspection of heating and air conditioning systems.
Amendment 441 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Member States shall engage and consult with local authorities at an early stage to develop information and awareness raising programmes.
Amendment 446 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions as far as Articles 2, 3, 9, 10 to 12, 16, 17, 19 and 22 are concerned, from 31 December 2010 at the latest.
Amendment 447 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
They shall apply those provisions as far as Articles 10 to 12 are concerned from 31 December 2012 at the latest.
Amendment 449 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Member States may, in the event of a lack of qualified or accredited experts, have an additional period of two years to apply fully the provisions of Articles 10 to 15. When applying this provision, Member States shall notify the Commission, providing appropriate justification together with a timescale regarding the further implementation of this Directive.
Amendment 191 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and other bioliquidsenergy taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 35%calculated in accordance with Article 17(1) and shall be at least 60%, using a full life cycle analysis approach based on the latest scientific data .
Amendment 201 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Biofuels and other bioliquidsenergy taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land with recognised high biodiversity value, that is to say land that had one of the following statuses in or after JanuarMay 20083, whether or not the land still has this status:
Amendment 210 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Biofuels and other bioliquidsenergy taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land with high carbon stock, that is to say land that had one of the following statuses in JanuarMay 20083 and no longer has this status:
Amendment 214 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) wetlands, that is to say land that is covered with or saturated by water permanently or for a significant part of the year, including pristineall peatland;s.
Amendment 215 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) continuously forested areas, that is to say land spanning more than 1 hectare0.5 ha with trees higher than 5 metres and a canopy cover of more than 310%, or trees able to reach these thresholds in situ; (ba) Savannah and scrubland, that is to say areas of mixed tree, shrub and grassland. (bb) Permanent grassland, i.e. rangelands and pasture land which have been under grassland vegetation and pasture use for at least 20 years and are not forest.
Amendment 218 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The provisions in this paragraph shall not apply if at the time the raw material was obtained, the land had the same status as it had in JanuarMay 20083.
Amendment 226 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Amendment 235 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) Fuel prices have been rising and energy poverty is affecting a growing number of people in the European Community, costs for consumers should be considered within the context of promoting energy from renewable sources. An integrated approach is needed to eradicate fuel poverty and should include social measures and the protection of vulnerable consumers, alongside energy efficient improvements for housing and long term environmental goals to reduce carbon emissions.
Amendment 433 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In designing and managing support schemes for renewable energy sources, Member States shall aim to provide long- term stable framework conditions.
Amendment 531 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The competent body shall not carry out or be affiliated with any energy generation, trade, supply or distribution activities.
Amendment 700 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that information on support measures is, and special services for vulnerable consumers are made available to consumers, builders, installers, architects, social housing organisations and suppliers of heating, cooling and electricity equipment and systems and of vehicles compatible with the use of high biofuel blends or pure biofuels.
Amendment 728 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall develop guidance for planners and, architects and social housing organisations so that they are able properly to consider the use of energy from renewable sources and of district heating and cooling when planning, designing, building and renovating industrial residential areas.
Amendment 742 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to the maintenance of the reliability and safety of the grid, and insofar as the security of the national electricity system permits: (a) Member States shall ensure that transmission system operators and distribution system operators in their territory guarantee the priority connection, transmission and distribution of electricity produced from renewable energy sources. They shall also and ensure that the responsible system operators optimise, reinforce and extend the grid following a reasonable request from a renewable energy producer to ensure priority connection, access, transmission, distribution and dispatch of electricity produced from renewable energy sources; (b) Member States shall provide for priority access to the grid system of electricity produced from renewable energy sources. W(c) when dispatching electricity generating installations, transmission system operators shall give priority to generating installations using renewable energy sources insofar as the security of the national electricity. (d) Members States shall ensure that the responsible system operators take all appropriate grid and market related operational measures to minimise the losses of electricity produced from renewable energy sources; Members States shall ensure that the responsible system opermitsators report publicly and without undue delay on the issues and measures taken.
Amendment 813 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
3. Biofuels and other bioliquidsenergy taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land with recognised high biodiversity value, that is to say land that had one of the following statuses in or after JanuarMay 20083, whether or not the land still has this status:
Amendment 817 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) areas that provide basic ecosystem services in critical situations (such as watershed protection and erosion control) as defined by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, subject to their recognition in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 16(4), second subparagraph;
Amendment 829 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) wetlands, that is to say land that is covered with or saturated by water permanently or for a significant part of the year, including pristineall peatlands;
Amendment 831 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) continuously forested areas, that is to say land spanning more than 10.5 ha with trees higher 5 metres and a canopy cover of more than 310% or trees able to reach these thresholds in situ.
Amendment 832 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) savannah and scrubland, that is to say areas of mixed tree, shrub and grassland.
Amendment 833 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) permanent grassland, i.e. rangelands and pasture land which have been under grassland vegetation and pasture use for at least 20 years and are not forest.
Amendment 834 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b c (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b c (new)
(bc) wetlands, as defined by the RAMSAR Convention, subject to the recognition in accordance with the procedure provided in Article 16(4), second subparagraph;
Amendment 835 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The provisions in this paragraph shall not apply if at the time the raw material was obtained, the land had the same status as it had in JanuarMay 20083.
Amendment 851 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 917 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for biofuels, where a default value for greenhouse gas emission savings for the biofuel production pathway is laid down in Part A or B of Annex VII and where the el value for those biofuels calculated in accordance with point 7 of Part C of Annex VII is equal to or less than zero, by using that default value;
Amendment 983 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) measures taken to ensure the transmission and distribution of electricity produced from renewable energy sources, particularly, where appropriate, from offshore wind, and to improve the framework or rules for bearing and sharing of costs referred to in Article 14(3);
Amendment 1024 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. In its reports the Commission shall also analyse the policies implemented by those Member States where there is a potential for offshore wind development, particularly whether those Member States have: (a) established a single administrative body responsible for processing authorisation, certification and licensing applications for offshore wind installations and providing assistance to applicants; (b) identified the need for long-term and strategic grid planning to incorporate large amounts of electricity from offshore wind farms; (c) established marine spatial planning instruments to reach optimal site selection. It shall, if appropriate, propose further legislation to ensure the timely deployment of offshore wind.
Amendment 1028 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. In its reports the Commission shall also analyse the policies implemented by those Member States where there is a potential for offshore wind development, particularly whether those Member States have: (a) established a single administrative body responsible for processing authorisation, certification and licensing applications for offshore wind installations and providing assistance to applicants; (b) identified the need for long-term and strategic grid planning to incorporate large amounts of electricity from offshore wind farms; (c) established marine spatial planning instruments to reach optimal site selection. It shall, if appropriate, propose further legislation to ensure the timely deployment of offshore wind.
Amendment 97 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Given the considerable efforts of combating climate change and of adapting to its inevitable effects, it is appropriate that at least 20% of the proceeds from the auctioning of allowances should be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to adapt to the impacts of climate change, to fund research and development for reducing emissions and adaptation, to develop renewable energies to meet the EU’s commitment to using 20% renewable energies by 2020, to meet the commitment of the Community to increase energy efficiency by 20% by 2020, for the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases, to contribute to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, for measures to avoid deforestation and facilitate adaptation in developing countries, and for addressing social aspects such as possible increases in electricity prices in lower and middle income households. This proportion is significantly below the expected net revenues for public authorities from auctioning, taking into account potentially reduced income from corporate taxes. In addition, proceeds from auctioning of allowances should be used to cover administrative expenses of the management of the Community scheme. Provisions should be included on monitoring the use of funds from auctioning for these purposes. Such notification does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty, to notify certain national measures. The Directive does not prejudice the outcome of any future State aid procedures that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 108 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Energy is a basic human need, yet a growing number of EU citizens are unable to afford their energy bills and are becoming what is known as energy poor. Vulnerable customers including the elderly, disabled people and low income households are most affected. Member States should, therefore, develop national action plans to tackle energy poverty and ensure the necessary energy supply for vulnerable customers. Part of the auctioning revenue should be spent on measures to alleviate energy poverty.
Amendment 205 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) The Commission and Member States should continue to put pressure on the International Maritime Organisation to establish a global cap-and-trade system for the shipping sector. If such a system has not been put in place by the end of 2009, the Commission should bring forward a legislative proposal to include the shipping sector in the Community scheme by 2013.
Amendment 206 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 30 b (new)
Recital 30 b (new)
(30b) The Commission should publish a review by 31 December 2010 on the viability of including the road transport sector, particularly the freight sector, within the Community scheme.
Amendment 321 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - introduction
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - introduction
3. At least 20% of the rRevenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in point (b) thereof, should be used for the following:
Amendment 339 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - point f
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - point f
(f) to address social aspects in lower and middle income households, for example by increasing their energy efficiency and insulation; andvulnerable and in particular low income households, who have difficulty paying their energy bills and are victims of energy poverty. Such measures should include financial assistance and measures to improve the energy efficiency of housing.
Amendment 145 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Paragraph 2 (Part VII - Special Report 9/2007 (pursuant to Article 248(4), second subparagraph, of the EC Treaty) on Evaluating the EU Research and Technological
2. Emphasizes that the framework programmes running between 1995 and 2006 were endowed with EUR 142,693 billion, making them the most important financial instrument contributing to the Lisbon Strategy; under the current Financial perspective the 7th framework programme received EUR 7,2150,52 billion;
Amendment 146 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Paragraph 11 (Part VII - Special Report 9/2007 (pursuant to Article 248(4), second
11. Calls on the ECA to follow-up its audit in time for the 20108 discharge exercise and to report back to the Committee on Budgetary Control; asks the ECA to also look at the amounts spent on evaluations in relation to the value of specific programmes and at how this percentage relates to other RDT programmes in third countries (e.g. Canada);
Amendment 41 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Markets in many Member States are dominated by large players. National regulatory authorities should be given the power to identify market dominance by a gas undertaking and put forward a medium term plan to limit the share at any relevant market to 20%. The relevant market should be defined by the Commission and should take into account any changes to the geographic scope of the market.
Amendment 148 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1 – point (b a) (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point (b a) (new)
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 2 – point 36 a (new)
Article 2 – point 36 a (new)
(ba) the following point shall be added: "36a. 'fair competition in an open market' means working towards a position where no company may hold more than 20% of the relevant market."
Amendment 150 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1 – point (b b) (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point (b b) (new)
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 2 – point 36 b (new)
Article 2 – point 36 b (new)
(bb) the following point shall be added: "36b. 'energy poverty' means a household which is not able to afford to heat the home to an acceptable standard based on the levels recommended by the World Health Organisation of 18-22°C depending on room function for all living areas when occupied. It also includes the ability to purchase other energy services in the home at a reasonable cost. A household is energy poor if its share of energy expenditure within total household expenditure exceeds twice the national median energy expenditure."
Amendment 221 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 7a – paragraph 1
Article 7a – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to the international obligations of the Community, transmission systems or transmission system operators, storages or storage operators, hubs or hub operators shall not be controlled by a person or persons from third countries.
Amendment 423 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (o b) (new)
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (o b) (new)
"(ob) imposing price caps in uncompetitive markets for a defined and limited period in order to protect customers against market abuse; the price caps shall be fixed at a sufficiently high level so as not to discourage new entry and expansion of existing competitors;"
Amendment 444 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (b)
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (b)
(b) to carry out in cooperation with the national competition authority investigations of the functioning of gas markets, and to decide, in the absence of violations of competition rules,, of any appropriate measures necessary and proportionate to promote effective competition and ensure the proper functioning of the market, including gas release programs; to ensure that a truly competitive market shall be established within the Union by mandating incremental release of gas at real cost so that by 2020 no individual company may account for more than a 20% share of any relevant market; the relevant market shall be defined by the Commission;
Amendment 316 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
(9a) The following Article shall be inserted: "Article 12a 1. Transmission system operators shall set up, within one year after the entry into force of Directive .../.../EC [ amending Directive 2003/54/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity] , an Interconnection Coordination Centre. 2. The Interconnection Coordination Centre shall have a legal personality and shall be independent. 3. The Interconnection Coordination Centre shall have the necessary information and communication resources, as well as adequate expertise. 4. Transmission system operators must provide to the Interconnection Coordination Centre all relevant information concerning operational planning and real-time operation of their respective systems, including, on a daily basis, for each interconnector, expected available capacity, actual use of capacity, congestion revenues and curtailed power. The list of this information shall be approved by the Agency and the information shall be published electronically by the Interconnection Coordination Centre. 5. The Interconnection Coordination Centre shall be responsible for managing emergency and restoration situations according to previously approved procedures. These procedures shall be established and approved according to [Article 2e] of Regulation (EC) Nº 1228/2003. 6. The Interconnection Coordination Centre shall provide to the Agency and to the Commission an annual report describing the use of interconnectors, including associated congestion revenues, as well as all major outages and disturbances occurred in each interconnected system and the actions taken by transmission system operators to restore normal operation."