2 Amendments of Matthias GROOTE related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 107 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to step up the development and deployment of low- carbon technologies and to strengthen the role of renewable energy sources in order to save on fuel imports; calls on the Commission always to calculate the real costs of a kilowatt hour by internalising external costs, thereby ensuring that energy sources can be more accurately compared; welcomes the Commission’s view of renewable energy as a no-regrets option and stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions;
Amendment 135 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates the need to take immediate action in transport in terms of both efficiency improvements and alternative fuels, reduction of import dependency and speeding-up the decarbonisation of the sector; and that the development of suitable alternative fuels, electrification of the transport system need to be promoted, while the use of liquefied natural gas, as a cleaner transitional fuel should be encouraged for heavy load vehicles and in the maritime sector; considers that in the area of housing, deep renovation for energy efficiency should be a priority.;