13 Amendments of Anni PODIMATA related to 2008/2214(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas the European Union wastes more than 20% of its energy due to inefficiency and, if the saving objective of 20% were met, the EU would use about 400 Mtoe (million tonnes of oil equivalent) less primary energy and the CO2 emissions reduction would be about 860Mt,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. Whereas energy consumption in combination with the national energy mix, which is mainly based on conventional energy sources, remains the main source of greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas more incentives to invest in energy efficiency during a financial crisis, or recession, and volatility and unpredictability in oil prices could help stimulate the economy,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the action plans produced by the Member States; is, at the same time, concerned that the delays in submitting the plans and the contents of a number of National Action Plans point to deficiencies which might endanger the attainment of the EU’s energy efficiency and climate protection objectives; stresses that the emphasis must now be on effective implementation of measures focusing on energy efficiency, including the development of best practices and synergies, and better information and advice on energy efficiency to end users;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that residential buildings are among the most energy-wasteful sectors and therefore urges that financial support for the energy performance of homebuildings be increased and existing financial incentives be compared with the commitments set out in the National Action Plans;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. stresses that energy policies in the National Action Plans addressing the residential sector should set as a priority the improvement of the envelope quality of dwellings where low income people reside, taking into account the fact that unpredictable fuel prices will seriously aggravate the economic situation of these households and may create serious social problems;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Members States to go beyond the minimum national indicative energy saving target of 9% by 2016 in Directive 2006/32/EC and set clear interim targets to achieve the final target;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Underlines the need for more comprehensive and clear commitments in the second National Action Plans in 2011 in order to create a favourable business environment and predictable investment conditions for market actors;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to conduct a scientifically based analysis of all the plans already submitted which is more detailed than the current analysis, to find out the reasons for delays and take strong action against further omissions;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission to establish minimum requirements for a harmonised template for the 2nd National Energy Efficiency Action Plans;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Calls on the Commission to develop common principles on methods to measure energy savings with due respect to the subsidiarity principle; notes that the need for quantification and verification of energy savings resulting from energy efficiency improvement measures is not only of interest within the scope of the Directive on energy end-use efficiency and energy services, but also in relation to measuring the achievement of the 20% energy saving objective for 2020 and any other future energy saving objectives;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Urges the Commission to make energy efficiency and energy savings the cornerstone of the Energy Policy for Europe and to make the 20% energy efficiency target by 2020 legally binding;