4 Amendments of Nuno TEIXEIRA related to 2011/2034(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the upgrading and renewal of energy infrastructure are essential factors for achieving the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy and reiterates that it is important for the EU to have adequate, integrated and reliable energy networks in all regions; notes that regional and local authorities play the most important role in the authorisation processes as well as in promoting EIPs to the general population;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that a regional and local approach needs to be taken to determining priorities for energy infrastructure and projects of European interest; draws attention, in this connection, to renewable energy sources and their potential in various European regions, such as island and extremely remote regions, and the need to provide them with a properly interconnected smart grid and sufficient production capacity;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that cooperation between regions in the Member States and in the EU is a necessary component for successful implementation of EIPs and takes the view that macro-regional strategies can serve as cooperation platforms for cross-border projects; considers, however, that regional cooperation should be improved, in particular with a view to ensuring a proper connection between the priorities established and the European regions;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on relevant partners to better promote and profit from the benefits JESSICA can provide for urban energy infrastructure; points out the potential of cross-border funding with neighbouring countries in the framework of the ENPI; calls on the Commission to explore other innovative financial instruments and help to promote the establishment of public- private partnerships;