8 Amendments of Oldřich VLASÁK related to 2013/2128(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
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1. Welcomes a paradigm shift for the regions in the way energy is produced and consumed, moving from an inflexible traditional model, which functions on a ‘base load logic’, to variable,Understands that in order to preserve sustainable development and to meet the requirements of the future demands new models of energy production and consumption based on decentralised and local production should be promoted, integrating a high share of small-scale renewable energy with flexible and responsive demand and distributed storage; stresses that a smart grid is essential for such a paradigm shift and that smart grid implementation mustshould be embedded in a cross-sectoral approach to regional development in order to maximise benefits for the regions;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
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3. Calls on Member States and the regions to invest as early as possiblethoroughly consider an investment into local smart grids by using the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), including financial instruments to leverage private investment, taking into account the environmental, economic, social and territorial needs of the specific region, as there is no single solution for all regions; calls for a flexible approach at local and regional level to reduce the barriers to combining measures for energy production, storage and efficiency, and to work with other sectors such as the information and communication technology (ICT) and transport sectors;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
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4. Stresses that the deployment of smart grids requires a stable, long-term planning and policy framework; calls on the Commission to propose ambitious, binding targets for 2030 for energy efficiency and renewable energies as well as for greenhouse gas emissions, in order to give future certainty to investors and interconnected industries and to facilitate a smart energy system;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
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7. Stresses that for smart grids to be successfully implemented, Europe must pursue a ‘smart energy system’a strategy for regions and local communities aimed at "smart energy system" should be developed, with smart grids becoming part of the regional energy system and integrating a high share of energy from renewable sources, including decentralised generation capacities, combined with demand-side management, energy efficiency measures, the increase of energy savings, and smart storage solutions, the transport sector (e- transport) and increased exchange with neighbouring networks;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
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8. Calls on the Commission, and its Smart Grid Task Force, to update and expand its existing definition of smart grids to include the smart energy system; calls on local and regional authorities to adoptwork on adoption of regional strategies based around a smart energy system;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
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12. Strongly eEncourages all regions to consider investment in smart energy systems as a potential source of local and sustainable jobs; highlights that the construction industry is one of the main areas where jobs will be created, not only through direct investments in smart energy grids, but also through investments in energy efficiency measures and renovations, for instance in the housing sector;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
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14. Calls on all regions to consider investments into skills and training for these new jobs, taking into account that a significant number of new local jobs can also be created in the ICT services, the transport sector and sectors that supply smart equipment and services, for instance for new installations;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
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23. Highlights that under the new ESIF regulations for the period 2014-2020, Member States are obligated to concentrate ESIF resources on investments for a smart, sustainable and inclusive Europe; welcomesnotes that the minimum share towill be set out for regions to concentrate, depending on their level of economic development, up to 20 % of ERDF resources on the production and distribution of energy derived from renewable sourceshould be dedicated to energy savings, energy efficiency as well as smart grids at the distribution level; points out that the Cohesion Fund also allows for investment in this area and; calls on the Member States to make best use of this new opportunity;