4 Amendments of Paul RÜBIG related to 2012/2005(INI)
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the trend of rising energy prices is likely to continue given its link to fuel prices, the impact of climate policy and the investments needed to maintain and modernise energy systems; however, recognises that affordable energy prices are essential for the EU's competitiveness;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that end energy-consumers – individuals, SMEs and industry alike – are at the very core of the user-friendly internal energy market; notes that, as such, they must be duly protected, and able to exercise their rights fully, while encouraged to play a more active role in stimulating market competition, moving from passive service recipients to active informed consumers and prosumers;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that investment in infrastructure is urgently needed on a large scale and needs to be encouraged through stable as well as investment- and innovation-friendly regulatory frameworks, recognising that it cannot be achieved unless market-driven; recognises, however, that, in certain cases, key infrastructure may not be commercially viable, thus requiring public funding;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses the importance of increased storage capacity to increase the security of supply in the internal energy market; believes that pumped storage has a large role to play in storing electricity;