Activities of Lena KOLARSKA-BOBIŃSKA related to 2010/2107(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Energy Efficiency Action Plan (debate)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Observes that there are considerable differences among the European regions, denying standard binding energy efficiency targets which would especially put SMEs under undue burdens; proposes therefore continuous monitoring of the implementation of existing legislation and the launch of infringement procedures in cases of non-compliance;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Commission to combine existing European legislation such as the Eco-Design-Directive and the Energy Labelling Directive instead of further expanding it, in order to implement EU legislation most efficiently and make use of synergies, especially for the consumer.
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to present an evaluation of the result of the efforts made by Member States and the Commission; considers that, if the evaluation reveals unsatisfactory implementation of the strategy and the EU is therefore projected not to reach its 2020 target, the EEAP should include a commitment by the Commission to propose further EU measures such as binding energy efficiency targets for the Member States which are fair, measurable and take into account their relative starting positions and national circumstances; stresses that the method should be based on absolute reductions in energy consumption to ensure transparency;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Observes that there are considerable differences among the European regions and Member States, which precludes the creation of standard binding energy efficiency targets; stresses that binding legal targets can only be included once a common methodology is agreed; therefore calls on the Member States to agree on a common methodology for measuring national energy efficiency and savings targets and monitoring progress on achieving these targets;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to combine existing European legislation such as the Eco-Design-Directive and the Energy Labelling Directive instead of further expanding it, in order to implement EU legislation most efficiently and make use of synergies, especially for the consumer;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the need to support initiatives which focusSupports a multi-level, decentralised approach to energy policy and energy efficiency, including the Covenant of Mayors and the Smart Cities initiative; underlines the importance onf the local and regional level to lower energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions such as the Covenant of Mayors and the Smart Cities initiativebottom- up EU energy policy approach for cities and regions that aims to promote clean, energy-efficient investment; stresses that aligning the future Cohesion Policy with the Europe 2020 Strategy would provide a key delivery mechanism that would bring about smart, sustainable growth in the Member States and regions;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that various barriers to the implementation of energy efficiency projects exist at local and regional level, in particular in the residential sector, as a result of financial costs and long payback periods, split incentives for tenants and owners, or complex negotiations in multi- apartment buildings; calls for innovative solutions to removing these barriers, such as district refurbishment plans, financial incentives and technical assistance;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Acknowledges that one of the greatest obstacles to realising energy savings at local and regional level is the need to invest upfront; is convinced that any measure taken at EU level should take due account of the implications for, and budgetary restrictions of, municipalities and regions;
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Welcomes in this regard the Commission's proposal to use uncommitted funds under the EEPR Regulation for the creation of a dedicated financial instrument to support energy efficiency and renewables initiatives and asks the Council to adopt the proposal rapidly;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Stresses the need to improve the use of existing EU funds such as the ERDF for energy efficiency measures; askurges the Commission to identify the obstacles to the use of a larger share of the resources of the Structural and Cohesion Funds for this purpose and to come forward with adequate actions to addressMember States to make energy efficiency a priority in their operational programmes, and calls on the Commission and the national authorities to develop ways to facilitate the use obstacles (e.g. additional EU measures to support technical assistance)f structural funds for energy efficiency measures, such as ensuring better information flow to the local level or establishing one-stop shops;