Activities of Fiona HALL related to 2008/2239(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Consequences of the recent gas crisis - Second Strategic Energy Review - Challenge of energy efficiency through information and communication technologies (debate)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reaffirms the threefold objective set for 2020 of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20%at least 20% rising to 30% in the event of a global agreement, achieving energy savings of 20% and attaining at least a 20% share for renewables in primary energy consumption; calls on Member States to consider a reduction of 50 to 80% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that, even with the implementation of very ambitious and drastichelp of ambitious and rigorously implemented energy efficiency and energy saving plans, the EU willis likely to still be dependent on third countries for supplies of fossil energy; calls therefore for dialogue with producer countries to be stepped up and, more generally, for enhanced international cooperation to increase transparency on world energy markets and tackle the issue of sustainable development;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Advocates an approach geared to concilistructive cooperation in the dialogue with Russia, which supplies 42% of the EU's gas, as well as 100% of the gas imported by Poland, Finland and the Baltic States; notes that relations between the EU and Russia are based on interdependence and that, in the continuation of the negotiations, the EU should refrain from demanding ratification of the Energy Charter, while reminding the Russian authorities of their endorsement of the principles of the Charter; hopes, by way of example, that the Nabucco gas pipeline project will be carried out in cooperation with Russia in order to avoid competition between two gas pipelines and to be able ultimately to transmit gas from Russia, Iran or the Caspian Sea;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Notes with concern the Commission's assessment that current energy efficiency measures are likely to produce an energy efficiency improvement of as little as 13%;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Calls therefore for an ambitious approach in forthcoming legislation relating to energy efficiency, including the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings and Eco-design directives, the revision of the Energy Labelling Directive and the Second Energy Efficiency Action Plan;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24c. Stresses the importance of rigorous and timely implementation and enforcement of energy efficiency legislation by Member States and the Commission;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 d (new)
Paragraph 24 d (new)
24d. Notes the need to crank up the level of ambition of NEEAPs beyond what is required under the Energy Services Directive and transform them into tools capable of delivering the goal of at least 20% energy efficiency by 2020;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission and, Member States and local authorities to revolutionise relations between agriculturethe buildings and energy sectors by means of a solar plan designed to equip the roofs of agricultural installations with solar panels orbuildings with renewable energy devices such as solar panels; calls on Member States and local authorities to provide local incentives for the use of used oils and production of biofuels;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission to give all necessary support to the early development of wind power platforms in the North Sea;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Considers that neither in its Revised Illustrative Programme nor in the Strategic Review has the Commission examined the likely development of nuclear technology by 2050 or the position assigned to the ITER controlled fusion project; calls on the Commission to come forward with an assessment of the date by which fusion will be able to generate a significant quantity of electricity;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission and Member States to devise a European energy policy which will permit a massive conversion to energy efficient and low carbon emission energy technologies to meet the growing needs for energy consumption although there is a risk of a major crisis in the energy field; stresses that, whileif energy efficiency and energy saving remain a priority, as does the continued development of renewable energies, it will not be possible to overcome the energy resource deficitmeet energy needs from low-emission sources by 20350;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Reminds the Commission and Member States that steering the transition towards a highly-efficient energy system will imply a systemic approach based on synergies between different sectors; underline the key importance of assessing all measures on the basis of their contribution to decrease CO2 emissions; believes that to that end the development of local integrated solutions should be a priority;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on the Commission to perform feasibility studies of projects to develop wind power platforms in the North Sea and the project to build solar power stations in Africa;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Recalls the need constantlyto continue to encourage research into transmutation of nuclear waste and nuclear fusion as a source of energy in the very long term;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for the road map to make it possible to direct energy technology research and development in order to reduce the cost of renewable energies, with a view to energy storage and the success of fourth-generation nuclear reactors, and in order to find an alternative to oil for transport, while highlighting solar energy, which is an infinite resourcehich are an infinite resource; notes in particular the need to develop improved energy storage and to find an alternative to oil for transport;