13 Amendments of Liisa JAAKONSAARI related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. UEmphasises that a policy for energy security is made up of various elements, with improved preparedness for disruptions in energy supply, cooperation and coordination in relations with third countries and new infrastructure being just as important as, and developed in a way that chimes with, ambitions to develop renewable energy, implement energy efficiency measures and cut greenhouse gas emissions; underlines the positive impact that market integration has had on wholesale prices in the electricity sector, and recalls that the potential net economic benefit that may be gained from the completion of the internal market for energy is in the range of EUR 16-40 billion per year;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of standardisation and of Member States allocating adequate resources for the market surveillance of the energy efficiency of products, so as to ensure a level playing field for the industry while providing consumers with the information they need to make informed choices; takes the view that further contributions to energy efficiency policy can be made through improving and further developing the legislation on energy labelling and ecodesign, which are also important from a consumer’s point of view;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the importanceits previous positions ofn setting ambitious, binding goals for energy efficiency that involve reducing EU dependence on imported energy while augmenting jobs and growth; takes the view that energy efficiency is one of the most important parts of a strategy for responding to Europe’s challenges as regards security of supply and temporary disruptions; takes the view, therefore, that energy efficiency measures will be a central part of the 2030 climate and energy policy framework;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that digitalisation will play an important role in the Energy Union and is a key enabler for improving energy security by increasing energy efficiency and moderating industry and consumer energy demand. Recalls the importance of setting ambitious goals for energy efficiency that involve reducing EU dependence on imported energy while augmenting jobs and growth;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to expand the internal market and access for bioproducts and biofuels to comply with the European bioeconomy strategy. (Innovating for Sustainable Growth: A Bioeconomy for Europe (COM2012 60 final);
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of a stable regulatory framework in order to attract the necessary private investment in the energy sector; Believes that an improved and more robust emissions trading scheme should ensure that the investments needed to achieve the EU’s long-term energy and climate objectives are obtained.
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas an energy security strategy must include actions to moderate energy demand and equally effective actions to overcome major and imminent disruptions, as well as solidarity and coordination mechanisms to protect and strengthen energy generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure and interconnectors; whereas this infrastructure must be capable of handling variable renewables and microgeneration, and be built into a fully integrated and well- functioning internal energy market as an essential part of an Energy Union with diversified external supplies;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the Energy Union, in addition to ensuring security of supply, should adopt a comprehensive approach focusing on key pillars such as achievement of a fully integrated internal energy market, moderation of energy demand, decarbonisation of the energy mix, and research and innovation and take into account the digitalisation of the economy;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to speed up renovation of buildings in order to reduce energy demand while encouraging greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and promoting energy services for which EU funds can complement national financing schemes; Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings, is a significant contribution to energy security and that this should be taken into account when considering financial allocations;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings, is a significant contribution to energy security and that this should be taken into account when considering financial allocatNotes that the digitalisation of the economy will be central in the Energy Union and a key enabler for increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions;
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not undermine the EU economy’s global competitiveness; considers, therefore, that a complex approach to climate change and competitiveness is needed, which includes taking into account emissions from consumption, as well as production, to create a level playing field for European industry;
Amendment 667 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Stresses the need for regional cooperation to be strengthened throughout the EU, as energy security issues can be resolved more effectivecost-efficiently and energy can be produced and consumed more rationally at the regional level; notes that the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan, which aims to integrate the countries of the Baltic Sea region into the EU energy infrastructure networks, is an excellent example of regional cooperation;
Amendment 733 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinioconcern that Russia can no longer be considered a reliable partner as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; stresses, therefore, that more attention should be concentrated on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hub;