6 Amendments of Alajos MÉSZÁROS related to 2012/2005(INI)
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that end energy-consumers – individuals and industry alike – are at the very core of the user-friendly and transparent internal energy market; notes that, as such, they must be duly protected and accurately informed, and able to exercise their rights fully, while encouraged to play a more active role in stimulating market competition, moving from passive service recipients to active informed consumers and prosumers;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. CRecognizes that energy costs have an increasing share within the total expenditure of households and energy poverty poses a considerable challenge in Member States; considers that vulnerable consumers must be protected and that, to that end, effective mechanisms must be put in place, while distortions of the energy market are avoided; highlights that specific national measures are already in place as required by the Third Energy Package and welcomes the Commission's initiative to collect best practices and provide guidance on improving dedicated measures to vulnerable customers;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes thatRecalls that the EU legislation in force protects the rights of consumers and provides solid foundation for a competitive European energy market, however the lack of full implementation of internal energy market legislation remains the main obstacle for the completion of this market;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Recognises that energy infrastructure projects are characterised by vast upfront investment and a 20-60 year operational lifetime; recalls that the current market environment is highly unpredictable thus investors are hesitant on energy infrastructure development; stresses that new strategies and innovative instruments shall be promoted to encourage infrastructure investments enabling a quick adaptation to the rapidly changing environment;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Acknowledges that the growing renewable electricity production without the necessary infrastructure development may result in uncoordinated cross-border loop-flows and consequently sub-optimal energy prices; stresses that the flexibility of the generation and transmission infrastructure shall be maintained to ensure secure energy supply and affordable prices;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Urges Member States with high renewable electricity production to accelerate the development of their internal energy networks necessary to cope with the increased level of renewable energy production; notes that the required infrastructure development may take several years in these countries; therefore asks the Commission to elaborate a mechanism providing Member States affected by loop-flows with a fair compensation for their losses until the necessary investments are completed.