Activities of Lambert van NISTELROOIJ related to 2013/2128(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on local and regional consequences of the development of smart grids
Amendments (6)
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Draws attention to the initiatives which the EIT is pursuing in the KIC InnoEnergy for research and development relating to smart grids and training of professionals in this sector; draws attention, furthermore, in this context, to the new scope for establishing Regional Innovation Schemes (RIS), as facilitated by the EIT in the period 2014- 2020;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Notes the importance of the thematic concentration ‘low-carbon economy’ as pursued by the European Structural and Investment Funds, as a result of which 20% of this funding will be invested in the energy transition, with much focus on smart grids;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Draws attention to the initiatives which the EIT is pursuing in the KIC InnoEnergy for Research and development to smart grids and training of professionals in this sector;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Notes the importance of the thematic concentration aiming at the shift towards a low-carbon economy as pursued by the ESIF, as a result of which 20% of the funding will be invested in the energy transition, with much focus on the smart grids;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
Paragraph 29 c (new)
29c. Underlines the importance of initiatives such as the Covenant of Mayors which is the mainstream European movement involving local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change. It is based on a voluntary commitment by signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources., which endorse and support the efforts deployed by local authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies; stresses that local governments play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change, all the more so when considering that 80% of energy consumption and CO2 emissions is associated with urban activity;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 d (new)
Paragraph 29 d (new)
29d. Stresses the significance of regions with a smart specialization in energy, such as Energy Valley in the Netherlands, where public and private partners join efforts to explore regional growth opportunities in the energy sector;