16 Amendments of Gaston FRANCO related to 2012/2103(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the benefits to Member States of working together for an energy system transformation which must start now; endorses, therefore,considers the Commission's Energy Roadmap 2050 as the basisa guidance for proposing legislative and other initiatives on energy policy with a view to developing a policy framework forlong-term stable policy framework towards a low carbon emission, competitive and secure energy system in 20350, including milestones and emissions reduction targets ; notes that defining energy targets for 2050 assumes pan- European governance; pursues, within the spirit of the Union, a technology-neutral strategy that will allow Member States to cooperate and not feel repressed under the Roadmap; encourages work to define the 2030 policy framework in the appropriate timetable to provide investor security.
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the proposed strategies for 2030 and 2050 are not of a deterministic nature, but rather serve as a basis for constructive dialogue on issues relating to industry, research and energy; calls on the European commission to regularly update the roadmap taking due account of Member states energy policy choices and technology developments;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a clear and stable policy and regulatory framework will stimulate the necessary investments forin low-carbon energy investmenttechnologies; Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on increasing the EU's energy security and economic competitiveness through measures such as the diversification of supply routes and sources, and energy efficiency;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Agrees with the Commission that technology uncertainties remain on the road to 2050 and thus recommends flexibility to be given a central place in the strategy; as a consequence thus calls on the Commission to avoid lock-in effects and to propose a framework for 2030 based on a unique target in terms of CO2 emission reduction;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that improved energy efficiency and energy savings will play an essential role in the transformation of the energy system, and that meeting the 2020 objectives is an important basis key priority for further progress up to 2050; recommends, in this respect, that energy efficiency be integrated into national educational curricula in the Member States;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the urgent need for new, smart and flexible infrastructure – including smart grids and smart meters – and fully integrated network planning in order, inter alia, to integrate local and more remote sources of renewable energy across the EU as well as new electricity uses (such as electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles), as has been proven necessary; stresses, moreover, the urgent need for the establishment of mechanisms to allow for EU financing of infrastructure projects of common interest;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that a better understanding of the important role of heating and cooling towards low carbon energy systems is needed as this sector represents today 45% of the final energy consumption in Europe ; calls on the Commission and the Member States to allocate increased funding to local energy infrastructures, such as District Heating and Cooling, that bring about efficient, low and no-carbon solutions that will substitute the import and European wide exchange/transport of energy;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new) (after paragraph 11)
Subheading 2 a (new) (after paragraph 11)
Energy efficiency
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 e
Paragraph 10 e
Energy efficiency 10e. Emphasizes that energy efficiency is an essential element of EU growth and competitiveness; stresses that all decarbonisation scenarios show that energy efficiency is a key factor to ensure a smooth transition towards a low carbon economy; believes that the move towards a better energy efficiency policy should include a focus on the whole energy supply and demand chain including transformation, transmission, distribution and supply, alongside industrial, building and household consumption;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. HRecognises that the financial crisis has further decreased the capacity of the sector to finance the transformation of the energy system; urges the Commission to put forward proposals on the electricity market design for the sector to attract the required capital; highlights the new challenges, such as the need for flexible resources in the power system (e.g. flexible generation, storage, demand management), that will arise as the contribution of variable renewable generation increases; stresses the need to have sufficient capacity available to ensurreward the contribution to the security of electricity supply; stresses, in thisconsiders, in all these regards, that best practices should be identified among current policy developments in Member States shouldprovided that they do not create new barriers to electricity- or gas- market integration;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the Member States and the international community to maintain educational institutions capable of producing skilled labour force in the areas of energy safety, security, efficiency, and waste management;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Agrees with the Commission that nuclear energy will remain an important contributor since some Member States continue to see nuclear energy as a secure, reliable and affordable source of low-carbon electricity generation; recognises that the scenario analysis shows that nuclear energy can contribute to lower system costs and electricity prices;
Amendment 453 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the EU to continue to play an active role in the international negotiations on the global climate deal; takes the opinion that climate diplomacy should come under the umbrella of the European External Action Service (EEAS)the European External Action Service (EEAS) should contribute to strengthening EU climate policy; stresses that the EU needs to know what the consequences of a failure to conclude a global climate change agreement would be;
Amendment 481 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that, while energy bills in Europe have risen in recent years, this development has given rise to a ‘smart’, common sense-based approach to energy efficiency and energy savings; believes, regardless, that the role of ICT technologies is increasingly important for energy; highlights, in this context, the role of smart meters in providing consumers with data on energy consumption in households and businesses; underlines that consumers shall become active stakeholders in energy efficiency by having a visibility on their energy consumption, and by effectively monitoring and controlling it;
Amendment 512 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Stresses the importance of further research and development by the industry into the use of natural gas in the road, maritime and aviation sectors;
Amendment 516 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. SEncourages the production and use of renewable or recovered heat and supports further research on cooling and heating systems with a view to executing the EU's ambitious policy; calls on public authorities to update heat demand forecasts on the 2050 horizon and produce an underground regional impact assessment in order to optimise resource allocation between geothermal energy, shale gas and other underground resources, thereby maximising the benefits for society;