20 Amendments of Pilar del CASTILLO VERA related to 2015/2113(INI)
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the Energy Community is an instrument to expand internal energy market to EU's neighbourhood countries, thus contributing to the creation of a pan- European energy space based on common principles and the rule of law;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas better interconnection levels for electricity and gas will increase energy security and allow improved integration of renewable generation while balancing supply and demand between the Member States;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital U a (new)
Recital U a (new)
Ua. whereas better interconnection levels for electricity and gas will increase energy security and allow improved integration of renewable generation while balancing supply and demand between the Member States;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital V b (new)
Recital V b (new)
Vb. whereas an energy security strategy must include cost-efficient actions to moderate energy demand and equally effective actions to overcome major and imminent disruptions, as well as solidarity and coordination mechanisms to protect and strengthen energy generation, smart transmission and distribution infrastructure and interconnectors; whereas this infrastructure must be capable of handling variable renewables, and be built into a fully integrated and well-functioning internal energy market as an essential part of an Energy Union with diversified external supplies and routes;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that well-developed and fully integrated infrastructure allowing for enhanced diversification of supplies and cross-border flows is vital for ensuring security of supply both in normal and emergency conditions and for delivering energy from competitive sources to consumers across the European Union and Energy Community;
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to support those EU Member States and on the Energy Community Secretariat to support those Energy Community Contracting Parties that wish to negotiate energy contracts on a voluntary basis by introducing a common negotiating mechanism, and stresses that the functioning of such a mechanism must be subject to compliance with the EU internal market acquis and with EU competition and World Trade Organisation rules;
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to prepare draft contract templates and guidelines including an indicative list of abusive clauses in order to create a reference for competent authorities and companies in their contracting activities; furthermore calls on the Commission to publish quarterly assessments of the average import prices;
Amendment 413 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to establish an EU-wide target for reducing energy import dependency, to monitor the degree of diversification in imports, and to publish regular progress reports in this respect;
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission, and in particular DG TRADE, to comaintainue to press for a dedicated the goal of dedicating a separate energy chapter within the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), with a view to removing US export restrictions on both crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and eliminating protectionist measures;
Amendment 527 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Takes the view that the main condition for the creation of the future European Energy Union is the completion of an integrated EU internal energy market, which requires full implementation of the Third Energy Package, development of smart energy infrastructure and energy interconnections, and the existence of a strong external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based on close coordination of positions and speaking with one voice with third countries;
Amendment 539 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that the backbone of the future Energy Union must be a fully functioning , interconnected internal energy market that delivers secure, competitive and sustainable energy to enable EU companies and consumers to access gas and electricity in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible;
Amendment 580 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes at the same time that market- based mechanisms must be complemented by tangible and ambitious security of supply and solidarity mechanisms, such as more efficient EU crisis management, betteroptimised use of LNG and gas storage and virtual capacity reserve mechanisms to be enshrined in EU legislation, including the Security of Gas Supply Regulation, which, to this end, must be reviewed as soon as possible;
Amendment 612 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that a properly designed future model of the electricity market in the EU must aim at promoting the necessary investment to guarantee supply in the long term and at a more market-based and optimal, from the point of view of network security, integration of renewable energy sources;
Amendment 662 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Stresses the importance of ensuring a sound, stable and predictable regulatory framework which will enable long-term commitments and which is necessary to deliver new investments in energy infrastructure;
Amendment 848 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Acknowledges that local authorities of European cities undoubtedly make an important contribution to energy independence by increasing energy- efficiency through cogeneration, deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, the development of energy- related Internet technologies and low- carbon ICT applications, and consequently modernising district heating systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovating buildings;
Amendment 875 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Underlines the crucial role of renewables in the EU in attaining its greenhouse gas reduction targets; underlines that, in this regard, the current market design should be improved by fully integrating renewables into the market and introducingthe most mature forms of renewable energy; considers that support mechanisms should be reduced to a minimum and serve to complement market prices, resulting in cost-reflective balancing prices;
Amendment 1065 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Calls on the Commission to intensify its research efforts regarding the better use of Europe’s indigenous resources, both conventional and unconventional, and the lessening of their environmental impact;
Amendment 1071 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and contributes to the main EU energy policy goals, including security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption; Emphasises that Europe should be at the cutting edge in the development of energy-related Internet technologies and low-carbon ICT applications; considers that enhanced support for innovation must always be accompanied by a reduction in the red tape confronting applicants;
Amendment 1103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Stresses that ICT can and should play a major role in promoting responsible energy consumption in households, transport, energy generation and manufacturing; considers that smart meters, efficient lighting, cloud computing and distributed software have the potential to transform energy use patterns; Stresses the fact that second to energy efficiency at the source (i.e. in primary energy production), tackling losses of (electrical) energy during transport through the grids should be considered a priority
Amendment 1150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 b (new)
Paragraph 49 b (new)
49b. Welcomes the emphasis that the Commission places on the need for the Energy Union to be centred on citizens, so that they are the main active participants in choosing providers and selecting technologies, whilst at the same time protecting the most vulnerable citizens;