Activities of Robert ROCHEFORT related to 2015/2323(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Delivering a new deal for energy consumers (A8-0161/2016 - Theresa Griffin) FR
Amendments (3)
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for further measures raise consumers’ awareness of their rights in respect of changing suppliers and contracts and to make switching between providers easier and faster, including a shortened switching period, the abolition of transfer fees and penalties and effective data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to take further action to improve the frequency of energy bills and their clarity and transparency as regards types of energy sources, consumption and price structure; calls for EU guidelines on price comparison tools, e.g. on transparency and reliability, and for access for all consumers to at least one price comparison tooleasily accessible and understandable price comparison tool covering suppliers, contract types, prices and types and proportions of energy sources used for energy services;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges authorities combating unfair trade practices and those processing complaints in the energy sector to cooperate more closely with their counterparts in other Member States in ensuring respect for consumer rights; welcomes the Commission’s intention to consider incorporating laws specifically concerning energy into the Annex to the Regulation on Consumer Protection Cooperation;