4 Amendments of Alejo VIDAL-QUADRAS related to 2013/2005(INI)
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes with concern indicationthat certain Member States that certain national action is again being taken to influence energy markets, especially as regards efforts to secure the supply of electricity, with Member States implementing national capacity- remuneration mechanisms without fully exploring the potential of cross-border solutions, thus interfering with and distorting market designve already implemented or plan to implement national capacity-remuneration mechanisms in order to secure the supply of electricity. Although these mechanisms are necessary in the presence of elements that might distort the efficient functioning of energy-only markets, a more coordinated approach at EU level must be taken to guarantee that they are needed, efficient, transparent and non discriminatory;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that harmonisation of renewable- and efficiency- related incentives and of auxiliary energy costs across all Member States – or at least greater compatibility in this regard –should be more market oriented in order to avoid or reduce any kind of price distortion since this is essential for a well-functioning and efficient internal energy market, at both the wholesale and retail level, and for creating favourable conditions for the long-term development of the low-emission energy sector;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to refrain from regulating energy retail prices at national level the through public subsidies, as such measures, as such a measure can distort competition, lead to misleading investments signals and to energy tariff deficits, and seriously threaten future investments in infrastructure and efficient energy use;
Amendment 426 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission to examine thoroughly the implications of integrating low-emission energy sources, especially renewables, into the energy grids with regard to financial support, system-wide technical requirements and market design; asks the Commission to assess the need for back-up capacity in order to cope with the intermittency of renewable electricity production; underlines that the lack of coordinated approach towards thoselow- emission energy sources has until now prevented their integration within the European energy systems;