14 Amendments of Jan BŘEZINA related to 2008/0016(COD)
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Heat pumps using geothermal resources from the ground or water, and heat pumps using ambient heat from the air to transfer the thermal energy to a useful temperature level, need electricity to function. Heat pumps using ambient heat from the air often require the use of significant amounts of conventional energy. Therefore, only useful thermal energy coming from heat pumps using ambient heat from the air that meet the minimum requirements of the coefficient of performance established in Commission Decision 2007/742/EC, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 on a revised Community eco-label award schemaerothermal, geothermal or hydrothermal energy as heat source should be taken into account for the purpose of measuring compliance with the targets established by this Directive.
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
(a) “energy from renewable sources” means renewable non-fossil energy sources: wind, solar, geaerothermal, geothermal, hydrothermal, wave, tidal, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas and biogases;
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) “Aerothermal energy” means the energy stored in form of heat in the air;
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a b (new)
Article 2 – point a b (new)
(ab) “Geothermal energy” means the energy stored in form of heat beneath the surface of solid earth;
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a c (new)
Article 2 – point a c (new)
(ac) “Hydrothermal energy” means energy stored in form of heat in surface water;
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Thermal energy generated by heat pumps using geaerothermal energy from the ground or water, geothermal and hydrothermal energy shall be taken into account for the purposes of paragraph 1(b). Thermal energy generated by heat pumps using ambient heat from the air shall be taken into account for the purposes of paragraph 1(b), provided that the energy efficiency of such heat pumps meets the minimum requirements of eco-labelling laid down pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000, where applicable, in particular the minimum coefficient of performance established in Decision 2007/742/EC, and reviewed in accordance with that Regulation provided that the primary energy input is less than the final energy output. For the calculation of renewable energy produced by heat pumps, only the share taken from the environment (aerothermal, geothermal and hydrothermal energy) shall be counted.
Amendment 715 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall develop certification schemes for installers of small-scale biomass boilers and stoves, solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems and heat pumps as well as for installers of horizontal or vertical heat collectors (i.e. drilling and construction companies). Those schemes shall be based on the criteria laid down in Annex IV. Each Member State shall recognise certification awarded by other Member States in accordance with these criteria.
Amendment 721 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
By (1 year after entry into force of the directive), on the basis of information received from Member States and in consultation with the relevant sectors, the minimum requirements and the conditions for mutual recognition shall be established in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21 (3) in respect of training programmes and certification for both the companies and the relevant personnel involved in installation, maintenance or servicing of small-scale biomass boilers and stoves, solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, heat pumps and horizontal and vertical heat collectors, taking due account of existing certification schemes already applicable to those products and equipment.
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
By (2 years after entry into force of the Directive) Member States shall establish or adapt their own training and certification requirements, on the basis of the minimum requirements referred to in paragraph 3.1. Member States shall notify the Commission of their certification programmes. Member States shall give recognition to the certificates issued in another Member State and shall not restrict the freedom to provide services or the freedom of establishment for reasons relating to the certification issued in another Member State.
Amendment 1041 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1
Annex IV – paragraph 1
1. The certification process shall be transparent and clearly defined by the Member State or the administrative body they appointa certification body to be appointed and accredited by the Member States (according to EN ISO 17024).
Amendment 1044 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 2
Annex IV – paragraph 2
2. Biomass, heat pump and, solar photovoltaic and solar thermal installers shall be certified by an accredited training programme or training provideras well as installers of horizontal or vertical heat collectors (i.e. drilling and construction companies) shall be certified by an accredited certification body.
Amendment 1051 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 3
Annex IV – paragraph 3
3. The accreditationquality assurance of the training programme or provider shall be done by Member States or administrthe certificativeon bodies they appoint. The accrediting. These bodyies shall ensure that the training programme offered by the training provider has continuity and regional or national coverage. The training provider shall have adequate technical facilities to provide practical training, including some laboratory equipment or corresponding facilities to provide practical training. The training provider shall also offer in addition to the basic training, shorter refresher courses on topical issues, including on new technologies, to enable life-long learning in installations. The training provider may be the manufacturer of the equipment or system, institutes or associations.
Amendment 1053 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Annex IV – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Accredited tTraining programmes shall be offered to installers with working experience, who have undergone, or are undergoing, the following types of training:
Amendment 1060 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 9
Annex IV – paragraph 9
9. The training course shall end with an examination leading toand a certificate. The examination shall include a practical assessment ofion process (according to EN ISO 17024). The examination shall include the testing of practical skills. Part of the certification requirements shall be the proof of the successfully installingation of biomass boilers or stoves, heat pump systems, solar photovoltaic or solar thermal installations by the installer.