Activities of Jolanta Emilia HIBNER related to 2011/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Competitive low-carbon economy in 2050 (debate)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that unilateral action is not sufficient for the purposes of reducing emissions and that the extensive involvement of non-EU countries is also necessary in the context of a global, legally-binding, post-2012 emissions reduction agreement;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Hopes that binding objectives will be established for each sector together with a realistic timetable, in order to inspire confidence among, and to encourage, private investors;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that the proposed scenarios for emissions reduction measures should take full account of the specific characteristics, potential and possibilities of individual Member States;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of R&D for the development of low emissions technology, and requests that funds for energy research as part of the Horizon 2020 initiative be at least doubledmaintained at current financing levels;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that the proposed emissions reduction targets for the energy and industrial sector rely to a large extent on CCS technology, which is still at the testing and pre-commercial stage; stresses the need for alternative scenarios to be considered given the serious doubts over whether it will be possible to use this technology on a large scale and the strong likelihood of it being a commercial failure;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Points out that recent decisions in certain Member States to restrict the use of nuclear energy will have a major impact on the EU’s energy mix in the future, and that this was not taken into account in the communication or in the accompanying impact assessment;
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the important role of renewable energy, including innovative developments in this field, and the urgent need for better solutions as regards storing this energy and, increasing energy efficiency and ensuring efficient energy transmission;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Insists on the need to avoid the risk of massive carbon lock-in; cCalls on the Commission to propose legislation before the end of 2013 that will give a clear long- term signal to investors by requiring that, from 201530, new sources of electricity generation that emit more than 100g CO2/kWh shall not have a permit to operate for more than ten years unless intended solely as peaking plant with operating be approved, provided that carbon capture and storage, or an equivalent abatement technology, is technically and socio-economically feasible and cost-effective at that point in time. Every 5 years starting in 2025, the Commission shall review the technical and socio-economic feasibility and cost- effectiveness of carbon capture and storage and any equivalent abatement technologies. Subject to agreement by the Council and Parliament concerning positimve limited to 10% of the total in any one yearresults of such a review, the performance standard shall come into force 5 years after the first review date which results in a positive opinion;