3 Amendments of Seán KELLY related to 2010/2107(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
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1. Underlines that energy-saving measures are a cost- efficient way to boost economic competitiveness, increase supply security and reduce CO2 emissions; is concerned about the low outflow of ERDF funds for energy efficiency measures in a number of Member States;, urges the Member States to make energy efficiency a priority in their operational programmes, and calls on the Commission and the national authorities to develop ways to facilitate the use of structural funds for energy efficiency measures, such as ensuring better dissemination of information flow to the local level or establishing one- stop shops;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
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4. Notes that various barriers exist at local and regional level, in particular in the residential sector, as a result of financial costs and long pay back periods, split incentives for tenants and owners, or complex negotiations in multi-apartment buildings; calls for innovative, cost effective solutions to removing these barriers, such as district refurbishment plans, financial incentives and technical assistance;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
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5. Supports a multi-level, decentralised approach to energy policy and energy efficiency, including the Covenant of Mayors and the Smart Cities Initiative; underlines the importance of the bottom-up EU energy policy approach for cities and regions that aims to promote clean, energy-efficient investment; stresses that aligning the future Cohesion Policy with the Europe 2020 Strategy would provide a key delivery mechanism that would bring about smart, economically competitive, sustainable growth in the Member States and regions.