4 Amendments of András GYÜRK related to 2012/2103(INI)
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recognises that energy infrastructure projects are characterised by vast upfront investment and a 20-60 year operational lifetime; recalls that the current market environment is highly unpredictable thus investors are hesitant on energy infrastructure development; stresses that new strategies and innovative instruments shall be promoted to encourage infrastructure investments enabling a quick adaptation to the rapidly changing environment;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Emphasises the need to implement present policies and regulations so that the existing energy infrastructure is better utilized for the benefit of the European consumer; calls the European Commission and ACER to monitor more strictly the national implementation of rules such as the ones related to the use- it-or-lose-it principle;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the new challenges, such as the need for flexible resources in the power system (e.g. flexible generation, robust transmission network, storage, demand management), that will arise as the contribution of variable renewable generation increases; stresses the need to have sufficient capacity available to ensure security of electricity supply; stresses, in this regard, that policy developments in Member States should not create new barriers to electricity- or gas-market integration;
Amendment 485 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that, while energy bills in Europe have risen in recent years, this development has given rise to a ‘smart’, common sense-based approach to energy efficiency and energy savings; believes, regardless, that the role of ICT technologies is increasingly important for energy; highlights, in this context, the role of smart meters in providing consumers with data on energy consumption in households and businesses; points out that the active participation of consumers and consumer information campaigns will be needed in order to benefit from the dissemination of smart energy systems;