Activities of Anni PODIMATA related to 2008/0222(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Energy labelling and standard product information (recast) (debate)
Energy labelling and standard product information (recast) (debate)
Reports (2)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products (recast) PDF (333 KB) DOC (413 KB)
REPORT Recommendation for second reading on the Council's position at first reading for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products (recast) PDF (221 KB) DOC (114 KB)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The provision of accurate, relevant and comparable information on the specific energy consumption of energy-related products mayshould influence the end-user'’s choice in favour of those products which consume or indirectly result in consuming less energy and other essential resources during use , thus prompting manufacturers to take steps to reduce the consumption of the energy and other essential resources of the products which they manufacture; it should also, indirectly, encourage the efficient use of these products in order to contribute to the 20% energy efficiency target in the EU. In the absence of this information, the operation of market forces alone will fail to promote the rational use of energy and other essential resources for these products.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Only eEnergy-related products which have a significant direct or indirect impact on consumption of energy or, where relevant, of essential resources during use and which afford adequate scope for increased efficiency should be covered by an implementing measure, when provision of information through labelling may stimulate end-users to purchase more efficient products.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Given that buildings account for 40% of EU energy consumption and that, in the context of its commitments in the Kyoto Protocol, the EU has set a target of improving its energy efficiency by 20% by the year 2020, it is essential to prioritise development of implementing measures for construction products, such as windows.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Incentives which Member States may provide for the promotion of efficient products might constitute state aid. This Directive does not prejudice the outcome of any future state aid procedure that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty in their respect; . However, State aid for environmental protection, and in particular energy efficiency, is a priori presumed to be compatible with the internal market and in particular with the Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection1, as energy efficiency is of Common European interest 1 OJ C 82, 1.4.2008, p. 1.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive shall apply to energy- related products which have a significant direct or indirect impact on the consumption of energy and, where relevant, on other essential resources during use.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – indent 5 a (new)
Article 2 – indent 5 a (new)
- ‘direct impact’ means the impact of products that actually consume energy;
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – indent 5 b (new)
Article 2 – indent 5 b (new)
- ‘indirect impact’ means the impact of products that do not consume energy, but contribute to energy savings whereby the evaluation of the performance of these products shall be based on objective and independent parameters that do not present a climatic variation;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Where a Member State ascertains that a product does not comply with all the relevant requirements set out in this Directive and its implementing measures for the label and the fiche, the supplier shall be obligMember State shall test three more products of the same type. The cost of the test shall be covered by the manufacturer of the specific product. In the case that non compliance is confirmed, to make the producthe Member State shall ask the supplier to recall the product from the end-user and indemnify him/her. The supplier shall also withdraw the product from the market until it becomes compliant with those requirements under the conditions imposed by the Member State. Where there is sufficient evidence that a product may be non-compliant, the Member State concerned shall take the necessary preventive measures. Where non-compliance continues within a precise timeframe, taking into account the nature of the product and its energy consumption. In case of persisting non-compliance, the Member State shall take a decision restricting or prohibiting the placing on the market and/or putting into service of the product in question or ensuring that it is withdrawn from the market. In cases of withdrawal of the product from the market or prohibition to place the product on the market, the Commission and the other Member States shall be immediately informed.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – point 2
Article 4 – point 2
(2) the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in respect of built-in or installed products only where required by the applicable implementing measure;
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – point 2 a (new)
Article 4 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) any advertisement of energy related products covered by an implementing measure under this Directive, shall provide end-users with the necessary information regarding energy consumption and namely include a reference to the energy label of the product;
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Contracting authorities which conclude public supply, works or services contracts as referred to in Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, which are not excluded by virtue of Articles 12 to 18 of that Directive, shall not procure products which do not meet the minimum performance levels laid down in the applicable implementing measure, and in any case never products labelled below the three best classes available in the market at the particular period of time.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
No later than 2010, the Commission shall carry out a feasibility study to examine whether the label through adoption of implementing measures should also provide information to end-users regarding the significant environmental impacts throughout the product’s entire life cycle.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 b (new)
The Commission shall present to the Member States and the European Parliament, a list of priority products that have to be labelled before 2012, mainly based on their impact on energy consumption.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) the design and content of the label referred to in Article 4, which as far as possible shall have uniform design characteristics across product groups; and shall in all cases be clearly visible and legible, and at the same time retain as a basis the current design of the label, which shall be simple and recognisable;
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point j
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – point j
(j) the duration of the label classification(s), where appropriate; and the next date of their review, which can not exceed a 3 year time period.