25 Amendments of Francisco SOSA WAGNER related to 2013/2135(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (2009/28/EC),
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
- having regard to the Directive on the energy performance of buildings (2002/91/EC),
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 15 December 2010 on Revision of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan,
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 12 September 2013 on microgeneration – small-scale electricity and heat generation,
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas, according to the European Environment Agency, general progress has been made in all EU Member States towards the 20-20-20 objectives, but progress in energy efficiency remains slow;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas, according to the International Energy Agency, two-thirds of the energy efficiency potential will remain untapped in 2035 because of the absence of a genuine political priority in this field;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas, according to estimates in the European Commission’s Roadmap 2050, all the decarbonisation scenarios assessed foresee the need for a renewable energy share of between 55 and 75% of final energy consumption in 2050; whereas, according to the same estimates, the share of renewable energy beyond 2020 will plummet if additional measures are not taken.
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas the renewable energy sector contributes 1% of EU GDP and directly or indirectly employs about 1.2 million people, 30% more than in 2009; whereas in 2020 2.7 million people in the EU will be employed by the renewable energy sector;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the European Council to keep up the progress made at EU level and set ambitious but realistic objectives for the 2030 EU policies that take account of the economic, social, environmental, international and technological contexts, and to establish a clear, stable, long-termmandatory targets for emission reductions, renewable energies and energy efficiency within a stable and cost- effective framework that provides long- term certainty for industries and, investors;, consumers and society as a whole.
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to propose an ambitious and binding target of at least 45% renewable energy in order to continue to reap the macroeconomic benefits of renewable energy in terms of employment and exports of growth technologies in which Europe is a leader;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that support schemes and financing instruments, if better used, could be an appropriate tool to incentivise the development of renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency; sees an important role for the Commission in providing guidance in this regard; considers that for support schemes for renewable energy technologies to be profitable and to ensure the long-term consistency of the objectives, they must be tailored to national circumstances and take into account the maturity of the technologies;
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the 2030 policy framework should be incorporated into a longer-term vision, specifically looking to 2050, in line with the various roadmaps adopted by the European Commission; believes, from this perspective, that EU policies for 2030 in the context of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, renewable energy and energy efficiency should be understood as milestones towards achieving longer-term goals, taking a comprehensive approach to ensure they are cost-effective, predictable and sustainable;
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the adoption of a binding target for energy savings that is calculated by evaluating the energy savings potential of different sectors of the economy (buildings, transport, etc.), with an overall binding target then being set that reflects the sum of these potential savings;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that increased energy efficiency and energy savings will play an essential role in the decarbonisation of the energy sector; emphasises that energy efficiency should be the point of departure for the 2030 policy framework since, in addition to the economic, social and environmental benefits of ending energy waste, it is a smart and cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 445 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Commission to develop better methods and tools for calculating and monitoring progress which could help to draw up a more consistent and transparent EU approach to energy efficiency; believes that more should be done to help EU industries to further reduce their energy intensity, in particular through energy efficiency and the self-generation of heat and electricity;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. NotesPoints out that as one of the cornerstones of the EU’s climate and energy package, the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) should be able to best fulfil its main function, the reduction of GHG emissions, and respond efficiently to economic downturns and upturns; recalls that the main objective of the EU ETS is to reduce GHG emissions and not to provide investors with sufficient incentives to inv; considers that the ETS should be complemented with a binding target for renewablest in low-carbon technologies, as these should be seen merely as a secondary objective and not as a basis for evaluating if the scheme works as intendedorder to channel investment and provide the necessary assurance for achieving the EU’s decarbonisation objectives by 2050;
Amendment 611 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to assess the evolution of energy savings in the EU; in relation to the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU.
Amendment 633 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on boosting energy security and economic and industrial competitiveness in the EU, job creation, social aspects and environmental sustainability by means of measures such as the full realisation of the potential energy savings available, the diversification of supply routes, suppliers and sources and by increasing the deployment of RES;.
Amendment 720 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that in order to ensure security of supply there must be enough capacity to meetflexibility in order to satisfy demand inat peak periodtimes and in periods of (political or technological) difficulties and that excess capacity or backup must therefore be ensured and maintained; points out the need for storage anddifficulties; points out the need to develop demand management technologies, to increase interconnection and storage capacity, and for more grid flexibility as a response to the variable intermittence of some sources of RES;
Amendment 745 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Asks the Commission to investigate the potential of energy storage in the EU and the various possible technologies in this area, at least in regard to electricity and heat storage in the EU, in order to support a more integrated approach to energy supply and demand;
Amendment 764 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Points out that modernisation of the existing energy infrastructure not only covers the infrastructure for energy supply, but also the infrastructure for energy demand, including the important element of existing buildings, which currently accounts for 40% of our energy consumption;
Amendment 796 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to launch a study analysing new and cost-efficient market designs with a view to ensuring reasonably priced electricity to consumers and to preventing carbon leakage; asks there(including maximising energy savings) fore the Commission to come forward as soon as possible with an additional assessment and recommendations for further actions to prevent the risk of carbon leakage caused by reallocation of production facilities outside the EU, focusing in particular on additional scenarios in which limited or no further global action is taken on carbon emission reductionintegration of renewable energies with a view to identifying existing bottlenecks in the transparency of electricity price formation and allowing consumers to enjoy the full benefits of a truly liberalised energy market;
Amendment 813 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that the EU’s main competitors on the global market place great emphasis on technological developments, innovation and improving industrial processes; notes also that their economies grow at a much faster pace than the EU; concludes that the EU must give priority support to R&D and innovation;.
Amendment 877 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Recognises that renewable energy technologies include a large number of technical options and that a binding target gives Member States a wide and flexible framework of options for the energy mix, both in terms of energy sectors and the technologies making a contribution in each of these sectors;
Amendment 910 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Notes that it is important for the EU to maintain its leading role andin the transition to a carbon-free economy by defining three binding targets covering renewable energy, energy savings and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; calls for Member States to speak with one voice in order to define a strong and common position to defend during the 2015 Paris negotiations that will aim at reaching a new global climate binding agreement;