Activities of Bendt BENDTSEN related to 2014/2153(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European energy security strategy (A8-0164/2015 - Algirdas Saudargas) DA
Amendments (17)
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 61 % of gas consumedall imported gas in the European Union is used in buildings and 75% of these are residential buildings; whereas any interruptions in gas supply leading to inadequate heating puts at risk the health and wellbeing of a large proportion of EU citizens;therefore the building sector has to be regarded as part of the energy infrastructure system on an equal footing with energy generation and transmission; whereas any interruptions in gas supply leading to inadequate heating puts at risk the health and wellbeing of a large proportion of EU citizens; (The Ecofys study, page 4, clearly refers to 61% as being the percentage of EU imported gas that is consumed in buildings, not 61% of all gas used in the EU. Most of the EU imported gas is used to heat buildings; the renovation of the EU building stock is therefore crucial to improve the EU energy independence.)
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. Whereas the role and importance of electricity will continue to increase and political decisions at a European and national level are necessary to ensure this;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication entitled ‘European Energy Security Strategy’, noting that, while there is a strong emphasis on short-term measures to avoid disruptions in the gas supply, it is based on a thorough analysis of the EU’s energy dependence, highlighting the main areas and describes the essential work that must be undertaken in the short, medium and long term perspectives in order to overcome the challenges to energy security;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as the realisation of projects providing quick results in moderating the energy demand, storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on one single supplier of natural gas; points out that there is a vital need for cooperation between the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER, transmission system operators and gas suppliers;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Whereas the European Parliament recognizes the positive role of legislation for energy efficiency and renewables in driving the reduction energy use, encouraging the use of electricity in buildings and supporting the development of clean and sustainable forms of energy; calls on the European Commission to revise and extend the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Renewables Directive as crucial pillars of a strong and enforceable governance structure to deliver the energy and climate objections for 2030.
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand, in particular energy demand used for heating, through energy efficiency is triply crucial, impacting positively on the EU’s energy security, competitiveness and sustainability;
Amendment 237 #
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, e.g. the use of electricity in buildings, for which EU funds can complement national financing schemes;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cities and in rural areas in increasing energy efficiency through cogeneration, heat pumps applications, modernisation of district heating systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovation of buildings is also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cities and in rural areas in increasing energy efficiency through cogeneration, heat pumps applications, modernisation of district heating systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovation of buildings is also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that, although the energy intensity in EU industry decreased by almost 19% between 2001 and 2011, industrial heating applications can further boost the competitiveness of European industry by reducing its energy demand and thereby contribute to the energy security of EU;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that the energy efficiency obligation schemes in the Energy Efficiency Directive is a key measure to meet the 2020 energy efficiency target; urges the European Commission to extend this provision beyond 2020 while removing the exemptions that hamper its effectiveness.
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting;
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the European Commission to review the Directive regarding Energy Performance of Buildings to encourage the use of electricity in buildings;
Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing indigenous energy sources in general and for heating in particular should be further promoted in the EU;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030 is essential, taking into consideration energy costs; stresses the importance of developing grids, including smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables; stresses the importance of developing more flexible demand side solutions to underpin the integration of renewable energy in the system.
Amendment 515 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to seek for better interaction and coordination of national and European research programmes among themselves and with the Commission, especially in the fields of energyheating and construction, in order to ensure that priority is given to common challenges such as increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 581 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets – including, where necessary, capacity markets – covering all parts of the Union; demands that the Commission acts immediately and decisively against all instances of anti- competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit;