Activities of Czesław Adam SIEKIERSKI related to 2008/0016(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) TheRationalised European energy consumption and increased use of energy from renewable sources constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and with further European and international greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments beyond 2012. ItThey also hasve an important part to play in promoting security of energy supply, promoting technological development and providing opportunities for employment and regional development, especially in rural areas.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1
3. Each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in transport in 2020 is at least 10% of final consumption of energy in transport in that Member State. That share should be achieved first and foremost by exploiting the Community's potential.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 − paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 20 − paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall monitor imports of biomass and biofuels from third countries intended for energy purposes as well as the compliance with current EU environmental standards of the methods used to produce them.