Activities of Lambert van NISTELROOIJ related to 2010/2108(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A new Energy Strategy for Europe 2011 - 2020 (debate)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas energy infrastructure need to be financed first and foremost by energy tariffs; but whereas EU fundingsupport might also be needed where markets alone can not finance such investments, especially in the least developed regions,
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 2
2. Considers that any future strategy should seek to fulfil the Lisbon Treaty objectives of a single energy market, affordable energy prices, security of supply, energy efficiency and savings and the promotion of energy networks and lead to a reduced reliance on energy imports and an increase in domestic energy production, while maintaining increased competitiveness and industry growth;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly stresses and underlines the need to fully implement the current EU energy legislation and to fulfil the EU energy targets; underscores the need for the rapid, full and accurate implementation of the 3rd Energy package rules in every EU Member State;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the 2005 Commission sector inquiry; calls for a second energy sector inquiry to be launched in 20123;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Strongly underlines that any delay in the development of a modern EU-wide electricity and gas grid jeopardises the EU's ambition to achieve the 20% renewables target by 2020 and the energy efficiency goals; therefore welcomes the central focus of the Energy Strategy on infrastructure to bring forward modern EU- wide integrated grids;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. BelievStresses that the TYNDP plans to integrate the EU's electricity and gas grid networks should be implemented and completed by 2020; stresses the need for better gas grid interconnections and LNG terminals which should lead to the ending of the market isolation of some Member States;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that some Member States need additional Union support for infrastructure which the markets alone can not provide, including the replacement of old power plants, electrical grids and supply network particular to secure energy supply and achieve climate and environment goals;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that, based on the conclusions of the task-force on smart grids, the Commission should assure a favourable regulatory framework at EU level for smart grids, with EU-wide common standards for their development; supports pilot projects for the roll-out of smart meters, for instance under the Smart Cities Initiative; stresses that these EU-wide common standards should also cover smart meters in order to ensure consumer comfort;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Supports a multi-level governance and decentralised approach to energy policy and energy efficiency, including the Smart Cities initiativeCovenant of Mayors and the Smart Cities Initiative; underlines the importance of a bottom-up EU energy policy based for cities and regions that aim at promoting clean and energy efficient investments; stresses that aligning the future Cohesion Policy with the Europe 2020 strategy can provide for a key delivery mechanism that will bring about smart and sustainable growth in Member States and regions;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on the Commission and the involved Member States to further proceed with the implementation of the EU pipeline project Nabucco, which could significantly enhance the security of gas supply of the European Union; asks for the vacancy of the EU Nabucco co-ordinator post to be filled as soon as possible; asks the Commission to report to the European Parliament and the European Council on the steps taken in this process;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Calls for a special energy dialogue with the countries of the Caspian region, welcomes the work on a Caspian Development Cooperation; endorses in this context the dialogue on the EU Strategy for the Black Sea region and underlines the importance of all energy issues in the dialogue between the EU and the countries of this region;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Encourages and supports the construction of LNG terminals, notably in countries most vulnerable to disruptions of gas supply and interconnections;
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. BUnderlines the importance of smart meters for consumers in order to better monitor their demand to reduce peaks and transfer demand to cheap-rate periods, enter into demand- response agreements and improve energy efficiency within their homes; believes that smart metering and energy projects in general require awareness raising campaigns to explain to citizens their benefits; stresses that informing society about the benefits of smart metering is crucial for their success;