Activities of Zigmantas BALČYTIS related to 2011/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (6)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Amendments (5)
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the achievement of these objectives by 2050 could lead to a secure and steady energy supply, fair and competitive energy prices for consumers and businesses, and and higher rate of employment growth for the EU;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the energy efficiency (EE) target of cutting current energy use by 20% will be difficult to achieve by 2020; calls for more resources, particularly for increasing energy efficiency in buildings, in line with the Energy Efficiency Directive, particularly through the renovation of existing buildings, and urges the consideration of options for mobilising new sources of funding;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to implement fully and appropriately the measures provided for in the Energy Efficiency Plan which are necessary in order to meet energy efficiency targets;
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that increasing resource efficiency through, for instance, waste recycling, better waste management and behavioural change plays a very important role in the pursuit of the EU’s strategic objectives for CO2 emissions reduction;
Amendment 96 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses that public procurement can contribute substantially to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly through the introduction of energy efficiency criteria in procurement procedures for construction and public services;