6 Amendments of Anni PODIMATA related to 2011/2012(INI)
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is deeply concerned that the EU is not on track to meet targets to reduce energy consumption by 20% as compared with the projections for 2020, owing to a lack of commitment and ambition on the part of the Member States; believes that binding energy efficiency measures should be complemented with a binding target on energy efficiency by at least 20% by 2020;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that the EU is well on track to meet its 2020 renewable energy goalsaccording to the recently submitted national renewable energy action plans, the EU is well on track to meet its 2020 renewable energy goals; warns that the actual achievement of the goals depends on the strict implementation of the action plans and calls on the Commission to closely monitor implementation and take corrective action where appropriate; is concerned about a possible reduction in future investments in renewable energy due to an unstable investment environment for the period after 2020;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the important role of smart grids and smart meters in integrating electricity from renewable sources; welcomes the work carried out by the task force on smart meters and asks the Commission to put forward a number of recommendations and legislative proposals as soon as possible;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that speeding up authorisation procedures for new infrastructure projects with an emphasis on innovation and energy efficiency is a prerequisite if European energy and climate targets are to be achieved on schedule;
Amendment 135 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that tightening the ETS reduction target would lead to a further increase in electricity prices, which would be a major concern for EU industries and for consumers; notes that unless the most cost-efficient trajectory for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 80 to 95% by 2050 is now pursued, the cost borne by industries and consumers in the future will be unsustainable;
Amendment 183 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 29 – point 5 a (new)
Paragraph 29 – point 5 a (new)
·proceed with a comprehensive review of the energy taxation directive to make CO2 emissions and energy content basic criteria for the taxation of energy products;