11 Amendments of Maria da Graça CARVALHO related to 2010/2108(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Lisbon Treaty marks a new period for the Union which calls for the adjustment of our goals and strategies as well as the EU budget in order to fully implement the treaty,
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that any future strategy should seek to fulfil the Lisbon Treaty objectives of a single energy market, security of supply, sustainability, energy efficiency and savings and the promotion of energy networks and lead to a reduced reliance on energy imports and an increase in domestic energy production, in particular from renewable sources of energy;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly stresses and underlines the need to fully implement the current EU energy legislation and to fulfil the EU energy targets; underscores the need for the rapid and correct implementation of 3rd Energy package rules in all 27 European Member States;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Believes that the move towards a better energy efficiency should include a focus on primary energy usethe whole energy supply and demand chain, including transformation, transmission, distribution and supply, along side industrial and household consumption;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls for promoting the DESERTEC and Mediterranean Solar Plan initiatives by supporting decentralised solar power plants and other sustainable renewable energy technologies in the North African region and its connection to the grid; believes that the implementation of a suitable European feed in system for renewable energy from third countries can create the crucial framework conditions for realising this project. In addition, the opening of the national support schemes for renewable energy from third countries such as north Africa should be also taken into account;
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Calls for the close monitoring of the implementation of the SET-plan and the identification of obstacles to mobilise private investments; welcome therefore the launch of several European Industrial Initiatives under the SET-Plan and calls on the Commission to launch the remaining initiatives on a short notice;
Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Supports the development of cost- efficient new technologies for electricalforecasting, demand-side management, electricity transmission and electricity storage, including the use of electric vehicles, hydrogen and other fuel cells, which will allow to increase the share of variable renewables;
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Believes that some countries like China have assigned a strategic role to the development of a domestic renewable energy industry dedicated to export and are therefore supporting local companies by granting them easy access to cheap capital and infrastructures; calls on the Commission to adopt a policy framework that would enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of the European investment environment for the renewable energy industry;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Believes that the research and development in energy technology innovation should be a central priority of the new 8th Framework Programme for Research and Development and therefore there should be a significant increase ; recalls that adequate financing the resources allocated to tho support clean, sustainable and efficient energy technologiese sub- programmeshould be forthcoming;
Amendment 424 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 a (new)
Paragraph 51 a (new)
51a. Considers that in order to develop a Energy Community we have to make sure that our consumers are protected and empowered with accurate information on energy prices and transparency of energy bills;