Activities of Bendt BENDTSEN related to 2011/0172(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Energy efficiency (debate)
Amendments (44)
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Union is facing unprecedented challenges resulting from increased dependence on energy imports and scarce energy resources, and the need to limit climate change and to overcome the economic crisis. Energy efficiency is a valuable means to address these challenges without hampering economic activity. It improves the Union's security of supply by reducing primary energy consumption and decreasing energy imports. It helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost- effective way and thereby to mitigate climate change. Shifting to a more energy- efficient economy should also accelerate the spread of innovative technological solutions and improve the competitiveness of industry in the Union, boosting economic growth and creating high quality jobs in several sectors related to energy efficiency.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) On 8 March 2011, the Commission adopted the Energy Efficiency Plan 2011. This confirmed that the Union is not on track to achieve its energy efficiency target. To remedy this, it spelled out a series of energy efficiency policies and measures covering the full energy chain, including energy generation, transmission and distribution; the leading role of the public sector in energy efficiency; buildings and appliances; industry; and the need to empower final customers to manage their energy consumption. Energy efficiency in the transport sector was considered in parallel in the White Paper on Transport, adopted on 28 March 2011. In particular, Initiative 26 of the White Paper calls for appropriate standards for CO2 emissions of vehicles in all modes, where necessary supplemented by requirements on energy efficiency to address all types of propulsion systemsIt stated that the Commission in 2013, will provide an assessment of the results obtained and whether the programmes will, in combination, deliver the European 20% objective, and that the Commission will propose legally binding national targets for 2020, if the review shows that the overall EU target is unlikely to be achieved.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) It would be preferable for the 20% energy efficiency target to be achieved as a result of the cumulative implementation of specific national and European measures promoting energy efficiency in different fields. If that approach does not succeed, it would however be necessary to reinforce the policy framework by adding a system of binding targets. In a first stage, therefore, Member States should be required to set national energy efficiency targets, schemes and programmes. It should be for them to decide whether theseMember States have had ample time to pursue the 2020 headline target and the Commission will perform a review in 2013 on national targets should be binding or indicative in their territory. In a second stage, these targets and the individual efforts of each Member State should be evaluated by the Commission, alongside data on the progress made, to. On this background the Commission shall assess the likelihood of achieving the overall Union target and the extent to which the individual efforts are sufficient to meet the common goal. The Commission should therefore closely monitor the implementation of national energy efficiency programmes through its revised legislative framework and within the Europe 2020 process. If this assessment shows that the overall Union target is unlikely to be achieved, then the Commission should propose mandatory national targets for 2020, taking into account the individual starting points of Member States, their economic performance and early action taken.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The rate of building renovation needs to be increased, as the existing building stock represents the single biggest potential sector for energy savings. Moreover, buildings are crucial to achieving the EU objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050 compared to 1990. Buildings owned by public bodies account for a considerable share of the building stock and have high visibility in public life. It is therefore appropriate to set an annual rate of renovation of all buildings owned by public bodies to upgrade their energy performance. Renovations targeting the building envelope, carried out in buildings which are not in the worst energy performance classes are a necessary component of the provisions within the renovation rate and should be promoted. This renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly- zero energy buildings set in Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings. The obligation to renovate public buildings complements the provisions of that Directive, which requires Member States to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet minimum energy performance requirements.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) To tap the energy savings potential in certain market segments where energy audits are generally not offered commercially (such as households or small and medium-sized enterprises), Member States should ensure that energy audits are availablecreate conditions for the availability of energy audits and ensure certification of energy auditors. Energy audits should be mandatory and regular for large enterprises, as energy savings can be significant.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) High-efficiency cogeneration (CHP) and district heating and cooling has significant potential for saving primary energy which is largely untapped in the Union. Member States should draw up national plans to develop high-efficiency CHP and district heating and cooling. These plans should cover a sufficiently long period to provide investors with information concerning national development plans and contribute to a stable and supportive investment environment. New electricity generation installations and existing installations which are substantially refurbished or whose permit or licence is updated should be equipped with high-efficient CHP units to recover waste heat stemming from the production of electricity where it is technically, economically and commercially feasible. This waste heat could then be transported where it is needed through district heating networks. To this end, Member States should adopt authorisation criteria to ensure the location of installations in sites close to heat demand points. Member States should however be able to lay down conditions for exemption from these obligations where certain conditions are met.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) In the implementation of the 20% energy efficiency target, the Commission will have to monitor the impact of new measures on Directive 2003/87/EC establishing the EU's emissions trading directive (ETS) and take measures to provide for a minimum carbon price to ensure that the ETS market works in conjunction with its original purpose in order to maintain the incentives in the emissions trading system rewarding low carbon investments and preparing the ETS sectors for the innovations needed in the future.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The requirements laid down in this Directive are minimum requirements and shall not prevent any Member State from maintaining or introducing more stringent measures which are cost-effective and entail further savings. Such measures shall be compatible with the Union's legislation. National legislation foreseeing more stringent measures shall be notified to the Commission.
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. ‘public bodies’ means ‘contracting authorities’ as defined in Directive 2004/18/EC; social housing not owned by the public authorities is excluded from this definition;
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
26. ‘efficient district heating and cooling’ means a district heating or cooling system using at least 50% renewable, waste or cogenerated heat or a combination thereof cogenerated heat and having a primary energy factor, as referred to in Directive 2010/31/EU, of at least 0.8;
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. By 30 June 20143, the Commission shall assess whether the Union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020, requiring a reduction of EU primary energy consumption of 368 Mtoe in 2020, taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in Article 19(4).
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission should, at the time of the presentation of the assessment, present a legislative proposal to introduce binding country specific targets for energy efficiency, if the assessment shows that the Union as a whole is not likely to achieve its target.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU, Member States shall ensure that as from 1 January 2014, 3% of the total floor area owned by their public bodies is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements set by the Member State concerned in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. The 3% rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 250 m2 owned by the public bodies of the Member State concerned that, on 1 January of each year, does not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU.
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may allow their public bodies to count towards their annual renovation rate the excess of renovated building floor area in a given year as if it has instead been renovated in any of the twofour previous or following years.
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. As a supplement or an alternative to paragraph 1, Member States may opt to apply the provisions within paragraph 1 to private buildings instead. In such circumstances the total floor area shall at least be equal to that of the floor area that would have been renovated with the provisions within paragraph 1. Member States shall prove that the private renovations undertaken are additional to that which would normally have been renovated.
Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that public bodies purchase only products, services and buildings with high energy efficiency performance, while taking into account cost-effectiveness, economical feasibility and technical suitability, as well as sufficient competition as referred to in Annex III.
Amendment 656 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Energy efficiency obligationsupport schemes
Amendment 690 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall set up an energy efficiency obligationsupport scheme. This scheme shall ensurequire that either all energy distributors and/or all retail energy sales companies operating on the Member State's territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1.5% of their energy sales, by volume, in the previous three year in that Member State excluding energy used in transport. This amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers.
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure that all the cost necessary for achieving the energy savings can be recovered among final customers. When implementing an energy saving support scheme in accordance with paragraph 1, Member States shall ensure transparency and avoid distortion of competition. Measures that target savings with a long life time can be encouraged by added value factors, which are to be decided by Member States, and is not detrimental to internal market rules.
Amendment 715 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall express the amount of energy savings required from each obligated party in terms of either final Mtoe or primary Mtoe energy consumption. The method chosen for expressing the required amount of energy savings shall also be used for calculating the savings claimed by obligated parties. The conversion factors in Annex IV shall apply.
Amendment 730 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that the savings claimed by obligated parties are calculated in accordance with Annex V(2). They shall put in place controlauthorised independent measurement and verification systems under which at least a statistically significant proportion of the energy efficiency improvement measures put in place by the obligated parties is independently verified. The verification must take place every second year. If independent measurement and verification find unverifiable saving or savings that are not documented they cannot count to the 20 % target.
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) allow obligated parties to count savings obtained in a given year as if they had instead been obtained in any of the two previous or two following yearlong as they can be documented and verified and as long as they does not extend lifetime of the savings.
Amendment 758 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Once a year Member States shall publish the results of achieved energy savings achieved by each obligated party, their costs and data on the annual trend of energy savings under the scheme. For the purposes of publishing and verifying the energy savings achieved, Member States shall require obligated parties to submit to them at least the following data:
Amendment 772 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall ensure that market actors refrain from any activities that may impede the demand for and delivery of energy services or other energy efficiencysavings improvement measures, or hinder the development of markets for energy services or other energy efficiency improvement measures, including foreclosing the market for competitors or abusing dominant positions.
Amendment 777 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 788 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Amendment 819 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Amendment 836 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall promote the availability to all final customers of energy audits which are affordable and carried out in an independent manner by qualified or accreditcertified experts.
Amendment 843 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall promote the availability to all final customers of energy audits which are affordable and carried out in an independent manner by qualcertified or accredited experts.
Amendment 901 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall incentivise industry, in particular SMEs, e.g. through national energy efficiency funds, to make use of energy services to optimise industrial processes and commercial installations
Amendment 925 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that final customers for electricity, natural gas, district or other central heating or cooling and district- or other central-supplied domestic hot water are provided with individual meters that accurately measure and allow to make available their actual energy consumption and provide information on actual time of use, in accordance with Annex VI.
Amendment 976 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
The specific implementation of individual household consumption meters may be subject to a broader long term cost benefit analysis both taking the cost and benefits for the market and the consumers into consideration. This assessment should decide, which form of metering that is most cost effective taken into account the specifications of Annex VI 1.2 and the timeframe which is feasible for the implementation. This cost benefit assessment should, furthermore, take place no later than one year after the deadline for the transposition of the directive into national law.
Amendment 985 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Member States shall introduce rules on cost allocation of heat consumption in multi-apartment buildings supplied with centralised heat or cooling. Such rules shall include guidelines on correction factors to reflect building characteristics such as heat transfers between apartments.
Amendment 1016 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. IElectronically provided information from metering and billing of individual consumption of energy as well as the other information mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and Annex VI shall be provided to final customers free of charge. This applies not for the paper billing as such.
Amendment 1101 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that where technically, economically and commercially feasible all new thermal electricity generation installations with a total thermal input exceeding 20 MW:
Amendment 1361 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure the removal of those incentives in transmission and distribution tariffs that unnecessarily increase the volume of distributed or transmittedcounter-act energy efficiency in the generation, transmission and distribution of energy. In this respect, in accordance with Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/72/EC and Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/73/EC, Member States may impose public service obligations relating to energy efficiency on undertakings operating in the electricity and gas sectors.
Amendment 1438 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
e a) Encouraging financial support directly or indirectly to SMEs to foster long-term investments in Energy Efficiency.
Amendment 1497 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. By 30 April1 December each year, Member States shall report on the progress achieved towards national energy efficiency targets, in accordance with Annex XIV(1).
Amendment 1506 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
By 30 April1 December 20143, and every three years thereafter, Member State shall submit supplementary reports with information on national energy efficiency policies, action plans, programmes and measures implemented or planned at national, regional and local level to improve energy efficiency in view of achieving the national energy efficiency targets referred to in Article 3(1). The reports shall be complemented with updated estimates of expected overall primary energy consumption in 2020, as well as estimated levels of primary energy consumption in the sectors indicated in Annex XIV(1).
Amendment 1508 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall assess the plans, and may give recommendations to their improvement and the practical implementation of the 20% headline target, if the plans are unrealistic or it is deemed unlikely that the target will be reached based on the measures in the plans.
Amendment 1532 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Specifically on Directive 2003/87/EC (ETS) Member States shall report information, which the Commission shall use for its monitoring of the impact on ETS. The monitoring of the Commission with respect to ETS shall be in place “in order to maintain incentives in the ETS rewarding low carbon investments and preparing the ETS sectors for the innovations needed in the future" as stated in the impact assessment and recital (34). These measures needs to be taken including recalibrating the ETS by setting aside a corresponding number of allowances from the part to be auctioned during the period 2013 to 2020 as also stated in the impact assessment. The principles for these measures will be as follows: If the monitoring in 19 (4) shows that the impact on ETS in form of a to low CO2 quota price compared to the expectation in the Low Carbon Roadmap, the Commission shall analyse the need for setting aside a corresponding number of allowances from the total amount that are to be auctioned during the period 2013 to 2020. The rules for how many allowances shall be set aside shall be decided in a legislative proposal, which are to be proposed before the end of 2013. The amount to set aside shall be calculated by reducing the amount the Member States are auctioning (ETS directive article 10 (1) and shall be divided between the Member States in same manner as done in the ETS directive article 10 (2).
Amendment 1547 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. If the carbon price drops as a result of new measures in this directive, the Commission shall take rolling measures such as taking quotas out of the market to ensure that the Emissions Trading Scheme works as it would have done without the extra set of measures, and according to its original purpose of creating incentives for investments in energy efficiency and RES.
Amendment 1615 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – section 1
Annex V – section 1
Amendment 1628 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – section 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Annex V – section 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
b) metering;, measurement equipment