6 Amendments of Eluned MORGAN related to 2008/0013(COD)
Amendment 97 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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.