6 Amendments of Luís Paulo ALVES related to 2011/0300(COD)
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Within its energy infrastructure priorities the Commission should allow for the special case of island energy systems.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The present economic climate underscores the need to adopt an integrated approach to energy matters, taking into account their economic, environmental, and social aspects. It is essential to pay heed to the beneficial and adverse side effects when carrying out the work required to ensure, in the medium and long term, that all European citizens will have access to safe, sustainable, and affordable energy.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) GivenInvestment in trans-European energy infrastructures is particularly important in view of the development and job creation potential. Given, therefore, the urgency tof developing energy infrastructures, the simplification of permit granting procedures must be accompanied by a clear deadline for the decision to be taken by the respective competent authorities regarding the construction of the project. This time limit should stimulate a more efficient definition and handling of procedures, and should under no circumstances compromise on the high standards for the protection of the environment and public participation.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the project involves at least two Member States, with the exception of isolated island energy systems, either by directly crossing the border of one or more Member States or by being located on the territory of one Member State and having a significant cross-border impact as set out in point 1 of Annex IV;
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 4 a (new)
Annex I – part 4 a (new)
4a. OPTIMISATION OF ISLAND ENERGY SYSTEMS
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point c a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Reversible pump storage systems linked to the exploitation of geothermal energy, notably in isolated island systems.