Activities of Fiona HALL related to 2012/2029(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on engaging in energy policy cooperation with partners beyond our borders: A strategic approach to secure, sustainable and competitive energy supply
Amendments (2)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
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1. Welcomes the inclusion of the target of universal energy access by 2030 in the communication ‘The EU Energy Policy: Engaging with Partners beyond Our Borders’, and believes that for developing countries this should focus on decentralised, sustainable and affordable energy for the poor populationparticularly for rural and poor populations; encourages support for innovative payment schemes with private and public involvement to make energy access affordable for end-users;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
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2. Underlines that sustainable energy is a key driver of development, and reiterates its call for a specific ‘energy and development’ programme with a special focus on renewable, energy-efficient, small-scale and decentralised energy solutions and the promotion of capacity development and technology transfer; to ensure local ownership; Notes that large- scale renewable energy schemes may be necessary to meet in a sustainable way the growing energy demand from urban centres and industry, particularly in emerging countries; calls on such schemes to adhere always to the highest social and environmental criteria;