Progress: Procedure completed
Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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Lead | ITRE | KRASNODĘBSKI Zdzisław ( ECR) | BERENDSEN Tom ( EPP), BERGKVIST Erik ( S&D), GAMON Claudia ( Renew), TOUSSAINT Marie ( Verts/ALE), BORCHIA Paolo ( ID), PEREIRA Sandra ( GUE/NGL) |
Committee Opinion | ECON | ||
Committee Opinion | ENVI | TOUSSAINT Marie ( Verts/ALE) | Danilo Oscar LANCINI ( ID), Nikolaj VILLUMSEN ( GUE/NGL) |
Committee Opinion | REGI | BOTOŞ Vlad-Marius ( Renew) | Franc BOGOVIČ ( PPE), Niyazi KIZILYÜREK ( GUE/NGL), Alessandro PANZA ( ID), Erik BERGKVIST ( S&D), Andżelika Anna MOŻDŻANOWSKA ( ECR), Ciarán CUFFE ( Verts/ALE) |
Committee Opinion | IMCO | ||
Committee Opinion | TRAN | BORCHIA Paolo ( ID) |
Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
TFEU 172
Legal Basis:
TFEU 172Events
The European Parliament adopted by 410 votes to 146, with 72 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Regulation (EU) No 347/2013.
The European Parliament's position adopted at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure amends the Commission's proposal as follows:
The Regulation lays down guidelines for the development and interoperability of the trans-European energy infrastructure corridors and priority areas set out in Annex I which contribute to:
- ensuring climate change mitigation , in particular to achieve the Union's 2030 energy and climate objectives and its objective of climate neutrality by 2050, and
- ensure interconnections, energy security, market and system integration, competition that benefits of all Member States and affordable energy prices .
The regulation provides for the identification of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest (projects promoted by the EU in cooperation with third countries) on the EU list. It will also facilitate the implementation of EU-listed projects by streamlining, coordinating more closely and speeding up permit granting procedures, as well as increasing transparency and public participation.
Members supported funding for projects related to the development of hydrogen infrastructure and carbon capture and storage. The revised TEN-E framework will encourage investment in hydrogen and CO2 networks and the development of offshore networks.
The revised framework provides for, inter alia :
- ending support for new natural gas and oil projects and introducing mandatory sustainability criteria for all projects. The Union will have to facilitate energy projects in disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral, outermost or isolated regions in order to provide access to trans-European energy networks to accelerate the decarbonisation process and reduce dependency on fossil fuels ;
- include in the scope of the Regulation projects of mutual interest, where they are sustainable and demonstrate EU-wide benefits;
- simplify and speed up permitting and authorisation procedures, including the creation of a single contact point per project for permits and authorisations. Projects that are no longer on the list of projects of common interest, but for which an application has been accepted for examination
by the competent authority, will be able to retain their rights and obligations in terms of quicker granting process;
- to allow, during a transitional period until 31 December 2029 , the use of hydrogen assets converted from natural gas assets to transport or store a predefined mixture of hydrogen with natural gas or biomethane. The eligibility of these projects for EU financial support will end on 31 December 2027;
- in the case of Cyprus and Malta , which are still not interconnected to the trans-European gas network, to allow one interconnector per Member State under development or planning which has been granted the status of a project of common interest and which is necessary to ensure the permanent interconnection of Cyprus and Malta to the trans-European gas network. The derogation will apply until Cyprus or Malta, respectively, is directly interconnected to the trans-European gas network or until 31 December 2029;
- include in the scope of the Regulation certain types of electrolysers with a capacity of at least 50 MW, supplied by a single electrolyser or by a group of electrolysers which form a single coordinated project and which contribute to sustainability. Electrolysers will not be eligible for funding;
- highlight the role of energy from renewable sources in relation to all assets, including smart gas grids;
- create a non-binding cooperation possibility in the field of offshore grid planning;
- add an explicit reference to Article 136 of the EU Financial Regulation, which lists the situations in which a person or entity is excluded from being selected to receive EU funding, such as fraud, corruption or conduct relating to criminal organisations;
- strengthen the TEN-E governance process by enhancing the role of relevant stakeholders . The consultation should be open and transparent and should be organised in a timely manner to allow for stakeholders’ feedback in the preparation of key phases of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans, such as the scenario development, infrastructure gaps identification and the cost-benefit analysis methodology for project assessment. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas should give due consideration to the input received from stakeholders during consultations and should explain how they took that input into account.
The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the report by Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL) on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Regulation (EU) No 347/2013.
The proposed regulation aims to revise the EU rules on Trans-European Energy Networks (TEN-E) to align them with the upgraded 2030 targets and the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal.
The committee responsible recommended that the European Parliament's position adopted at first reading under the ordinary legislative procedure should amend the proposal as follows:
EU list of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest
Projects of common interest are infrastructure projects considered essential for delivering on EU objectives in the energy field, including improved interconnection between national markets, greater competitiveness, security of supply and promotion of renewables.
The decision-making body of each Group should adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest. Where a Group draws up its regional list: it should prepare and publish a report containing at least a description of each individual project, the promoter’s Presentations and the methodology adopted by the Group.
Members stressed that the projects should be in line with the ‘ energy efficiency first ’ principle and contributes to sustainability.
Projects of mutual interest should be assimilated with projects of common interest and be eligible for cross-border cost allocation decisions for the part of the investment costs located on the territory of the EU or in countries applying the Union acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the EU.
New infrastructure categories
Members suggested that the following specific criteria should apply to projects of common interest falling within specific energy infrastructure categories. For district heating and cooling systems falling under the energy infrastructure category, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and waste heat and cold to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a better integration and interlinking of the sectors.
Phasing-out of natural gas
Members supported funding the development of hydrogen infrastructure, such as electrolysers, as well as carbon capture and storage. They also insisted on the need to support public participation in the selection process. Projects based on natural gas will no longer be eligible for EU funding. However, a temporary derogation will allow, under strict conditions, natural gas projects from the fourth or fifth list of projects of common interest to be eligible for a streamlined authorisation procedure.
Repurposing natural gas
The selected projects should help Member States to move away from solid fossil fuels such as coal, lignite, peat and oil shale, according to Members. The report also proposed funding projects that repurpose existing natural gas infrastructure for hydrogen transport or storage.
Offshore grids
While commending the inclusion of offshore grids into the scope of the regulation, the report highlighted that Member States are currently in different phases of development of their offshore infrastructure. More investment is needed in offshore renewable energy and new radial links connecting new offshore wind capacities, as well as hybrid integrated projects, are needed.
Scenarios for the ten-year network development plans
By 31 July 2022, the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders, should publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas.
Members proposed that the guidelines should establish standards for a transparent, non-discriminatory and robust development of scenarios taking into account best practices in the field of network development planning. The joint scenarios should also include a long-term perspective until 2050 and include intermediary steps as appropriate.
The report noted that while being eligible for inclusion in regional groups’ project lists as soon as this Regulation enters into force, smart electricity grids, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers and heating and cooling networks are not currently included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan. The requirement for those projects should only apply as of 1 January 2024 for the purposes of the second Union list drawn pursuant to this Regulation.
Integrated energy market and network model
The needs of an integrated energy market go beyond a physical cross-border footprint of infrastructure projects in order to contribute to the TEN-E pillars, such as sustainability or security of supply. There is a need for cross-border projects that have a positive effect on the Union's power grid, such as smart electricity grids or electrolysers, without involving a physical common border.
The integrated model should be updated to include heating infrastructure not later than 31 December 2024. Where relevant, the model should also take into consideration the distribution infrastructure. As part of the integrated model the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall develop a common cost benefit methodology to be used for the cross-sectorial assessment.
Cost allocation and cross-border allocation
The costs for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of projects of common interest should in general be fully borne by the users of the infrastructure . The cost allocation should ensure that end-users are not disproportionately burdened , especially if that could lead to energy poverty.
PURPOSE: to revise the EU rules on Trans-European Networks for Energy (the TEN-E Regulation) to better support the modernisation of Europe's cross-border energy infrastructure and achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal.
PROPOSED ACT: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council.
ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the European Parliament decides in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure and on an equal footing with the Council.
BACKGROUND: Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 (TEN-E Regulation) has enabled the EU to achieve the main objectives of its energy policy by establishing rules for the definition and development of projects of common interest (PCIs), which will ensure the interoperability of trans-European energy networks, the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply in the Union and the integration of renewable energies.
While the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 remain largely valid, the current TEN-E framework does not yet fully reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets and the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal.
The EU needs to significantly increase electricity production from renewable sources if the share of electricity generated from renewable energy sources, increasingly located offshore, is to exceed 80% by 2050. It is estimated that the upscale of offshore renewable energy in Europe by 2050 would cost EUR 800 billion, two-thirds of which would be spent on associated grid infrastructure.
The European Council endorsed an electricity interconnection target of at least 15 %. An estimated annual average investment of EUR 50.5 billion for electricity transmission and distribution grids is required for achieving the 2030 targets alone.
Hydrogen is expected to account for approximately 46% - 49% of all renewable and low-carbon gases in 2050. By 2030, total investments needs in hydrogen electrolysers are estimated between EUR 24-42 billion. About EUR 65 billion would be needed for hydrogen transport, distribution and storage.
To move towards a climate-neutral economy powered by clean energy, Europe therefore needs new infrastructures adapted to new technologies.
CONTENT: the proposal for a revision of the EU rules on Trans-European Energy Networks (TEN-E) aims in particular to:
- enable the identification of cross-border projects and investments throughout the EU and with neighbouring countries that are necessary for energy transition and the achievement of climate objectives;
- improve infrastructure planning for energy system integration and offshore grids;
- shorten permitting procedures for PCIs to avoid delays in projects that facilitate the energy transition.
Sustainability criteria
All projects should meet mandatory sustainability criteria and respect the ‘do no harm’ principle as set out in the Green Deal in order to allow a rapid and cost-efficient decarbonisation of the energy system and the economy more generally.
Categories of eligible infrastructure
The proposal updates the categories of infrastructure eligible for financial support under the TEN-E policy, removing support for oil and gas infrastructure.
In particular, the proposal:
- updates the criteria for smart electricity grids, taking into account elements relating to innovation and digital aspects. Smart grid technologies should help to improve energy network support for high-capacity recharging to support the decarbonisation of the transport sector;
- gives a greater role to renewable and low-carbon gases by creating a new category of infrastructure for smart gas networks. The objective is to support investments in distribution and/or transport to integrate green gases (typically biogas and biomethane, but also hydrogen) into the network based on innovative technologies;
- focuses on infrastructures using hydrogen, including transport and certain types of electrolysers;
- insists on the need to develop the network necessary for the expected considerable increase in electricity production from offshore grids for renewable energy sources.
Governance
The proposal:
- revises the governance framework by increasing stakeholder involvement throughout the process, strengthening the role of the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and enhanced oversight by the Commission;
- reinforces the transparency obligation imposed on project promoters and revises existing provisions in order to increase clarity and transparency of cross-border cost allocation and speed up investments in cross-border infrastructure;
- introduces new provisions on support for interconnection projects with third countries (projects of mutual interest or PMIs) that demonstrate their mutual interest and contribution to the overall EU energy and climate objectives of security of supply and decarbonisation;
- updates the eligibility of projects for Union financial assistance for the new infrastructure categories. While projects of mutual interest will be eligible for Union financial assistance, only the investments located on the territory of the Union will be eligible for Union financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility in the form of grants for works under specific conditions.
Budgetary implications
ACER would take on additional responsibilities in monitoring the 10-year network development plan. This requires a limited number of additional resources. The impact on expenditure is estimated at EUR 0.889 million for the period 2022-2027.
Documents
- Final act published in Official Journal: Regulation 2022/869
- Final act published in Official Journal: OJ L 152 03.06.2022, p. 0045
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2022)281
- Draft final act: 00002/2022/LEX
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading: T9-0105/2022
- Approval in committee of the text agreed at 1st reading interinstitutional negotiations: GEDA/A/(2022)000198
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2022)000198
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading: A9-0269/2021
- Committee of the Regions: opinion: CDR0722/2021
- Committee opinion: PE689.672
- Committee opinion: PE689.773
- Committee opinion: PE691.110
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE691.345
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE691.400
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE691.401
- Contribution: COM(2020)0824
- Committee draft report: PE691.151
- Contribution: COM(2020)0824
- Contribution: COM(2020)0824
- Contribution: COM(2020)0824
- Document attached to the procedure: SEC(2020)0431
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex
- Document attached to the procedure: SWD(2020)0346
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex
- Document attached to the procedure: SWD(2020)0347
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2020)0824
- Legislative proposal published: EUR-Lex
- Document attached to the procedure: SEC(2020)0431
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex SWD(2020)0346
- Document attached to the procedure: EUR-Lex SWD(2020)0347
- Committee draft report: PE691.151
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE691.345
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE691.400
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE691.401
- Committee opinion: PE691.110
- Committee opinion: PE689.773
- Committee opinion: PE689.672
- Committee of the Regions: opinion: CDR0722/2021
- Coreper letter confirming interinstitutional agreement: GEDA/A/(2022)000198
- Draft final act: 00002/2022/LEX
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2022)281
- Contribution: COM(2020)0824
- Contribution: COM(2020)0824
- Contribution: COM(2020)0824
- Contribution: COM(2020)0824
Activities
- Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI
Plenary Speeches (2)
- Tiziana BEGHIN
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- Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI
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- Jerzy BUZEK
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- Maria da Graça CARVALHO
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- Ignazio CORRAO
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- Stanislav POLČÁK
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- Patrizia TOIA
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- Valter FLEGO
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- Sandra PEREIRA
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- Sira REGO
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- Robert HAJŠEL
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- Claudia GAMON
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- Klemen GROŠELJ
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- Mislav KOLAKUŠIĆ
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- Niklas NIENASS
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- Michal ŠIMEČKA
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- Mick WALLACE
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- Erik BERGKVIST
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- Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ
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- Krzysztof JURGIEL
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- Clara PONSATÍ OBIOLS
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- Ladislav ILČIĆ
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Votes
Infrastructures énergétiques transeuropéennes - Trans-European energy infrastructure - Transeuropäische Energieinfrastruktur - A9-0269/2021 - Zdzisław Krasnodębski - Accord provisoire - Am 256 #
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Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Citation 1 Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 172, Articles 191, 192(1), 194(1) and 194(2) thereof,
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, w
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 a (new) (1 a) According to Commission analyses, electricity demand will grow from today’s 23% to around 30% in 2030, and towards 50% by 2050 1a, while that share has only increased by 5 percentage points over the last thirty years2a. This growing electricity demand will have to be based on renewable energy. By 2030, the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix should at least double to 55-60% 3aand studies show that a fully renewables based economy is possible by 2040, in the prospect of climate neutrality as soon as possible 4a. _________________ 1aLTS, figure 20, looking at the 1.5 LIFE and 1.5 TECH scenarios for 2050. 2a COM(2020)0299. 3aCOM LTS, figure 23, looking at the 1.5 LIFE and 1.5 TECH scenarios for 2050. 4aPAC Scenario, June 2020 (Paris compatible scenarios for energy infrastructure); LUT University, April 2020.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 a (new) Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2)
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3 a) In its resolution of 10 July 2020 on the revision of the guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure, the European Parliament called for a revision of the TEN-E Regulation taking into account, in particular, the Union’s energy and climate targets for 2030, the Union’s long-term decarbonisation commitment, and the principle of 'energy efficiency first', as well as criteria for granting PCI status in line with the Union’s climate and energy objectives.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , the current TEN-E Regulation, lays down rules for the timely development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks in order to achieve the energy policy objectives of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to ensure the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply and competitive energy markets in the Union, to promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and to promote the interconnection of energy networks. Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 puts in place a framework for Member States and relevant stakeholders to work together in a regional setting to develop better- connected energy networks with the aim to connect regions currently isolated from European energy markets, strengthen existing and promote new cross-border interconnections, and help integrate renewable energy. By pursuing those objectives, Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and brings benefits to the entire Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion. _________________ 23Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4 a) The European Council and Parliament have repeatedly stressed the need to strengthen electricity interconnections between Member States. These interconnections have multiple positive effects for the Union, such as more renewable energy integration capacity, increased security of supply and improved competition in the internal energy market. As part of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, an agreement was reached on a 15 % electricity interconnection target in 2030. The Commission Communication of 23 November2017 entitled ‘Strengthening Europe’s energy networks’ assesses progress towards achieving the 10 % interconnection target by 2020 and proposes ways to implement the 15 % target by 2030.
Amendment 109 #
(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas,
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The partial evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013, as confirmed by Commission and expert analysis 1a. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 a (new) (5 a) The European Parliament has called for a revision of the TEN-E Regulation to align it with the Union’s energy and climate targets for 2030, the Union’s climate neutrality commitment, taking into account the principle of 'energy efficiency first'.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) Energy infrastructures have a central role in setting the Union economy on the right path to climate neutrality and remain in place for decades. The TEN-E policy is therefore a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable and low-carbon sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) The development of trans- European energy infrastructure should be aligned with the Member States' National Energy Plans and contribute to the creation of a high-quality, fairly priced public energy supply accessible to all and which promotes economic development, social cohesion and ecological balance; in this regard, public and democratic control is a fundamental prerequisite for ensuring its sustainability in different dimensions;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 b (new) (6b) The development of trans- European energy infrastructure should favour the repurposing of existing infrastructure and equipment, avoiding a waste of resources, in order to comply with strict ecological sustainability criteria;
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 c (new) (6c) In the context of the energy transition, the development of trans- European energy infrastructure should safeguard jobs, guaranteeing the professional training needed, and respect labour rights;
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) While the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 remain largely valid, the current TEN-E framework does not yet fully reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets and the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade. That development should be taken into account in the infrastructure categories covered by this Regulation, the projects of common interest selection criteria as well as the priority corridors and thematic areas. This should be implemented having regard to technological neutrality principle and therefore not singling out apriory any specific technology on the ground other than its potential for emission reduction in the end use. At the same time the revision should not affect a Member State's right to determine the conditions for exploiting its energy resources, its choice between different energy sources and the general structure of its energy supply, as laid down in Article 194 (TFEU).
Amendment 122 #
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Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Directives (EU) 2019/94424 and 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council25 provide for an energy internal market. While there has been very significant progress in the completion of the internal energy market, there is
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) The Union’s energy infrastructure
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) The Union’s energy infrastructure should be resilient to the unavoidable impacts that climate change is estimated to create in Europe in spite of the mitigation efforts. Hence, contribute to climate change mitigation, strengthening the efforts on climate adaptation, resilience building, disaster prevention and preparedness is crucial.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. However, not all Member States are connected to the European gas network and island Member States still face significant challenges in terms of security of supply and energy isolation. Infrastructure projects which were already included in the fourth or fifth Union list of projects of common interest established pursuant to Regulation(EU) No 347/2013 should be able to maintain this status and be eligible for the Union list of projects of common interest to be established under this Regulation if they contribute to ending energy isolation of those Member States that are currently not connected to the European gas network, provided that the new infrastructure is hydrogen-ready. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore,
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) Underlines that the energy infrastructure differs significantly across the different regions of the EU and the revision of TEN-E Regulation should support all member states in their transition towards low carbon energy in a fair way, while taking into account their starting points and specificities in the transition process. Points out in this respect the necessity to introduce a limited transitional period for natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) In this regard points out to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee for the natural gas transmission infrastructure not to be excluded from the Regulation's selection criteria for PCIs or PMIs.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) The importance of smart electricity grids in achieving the Union’s energy and climate policy objectives has been acknowledged in the communication from the Commission on energy system integration28 . The criteria for the category should be simplified and include technological developments
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 a (new) (12 a) To enable sector integration, to acknowledge changes in consumer behaviour and to increase demand for green transport, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles should be eligible for the PCI Status;
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the principle of 'energy efficiency first
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach in policy and beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13 a) The Commission assessment recommends support to district heating and cooling to mainstream renewable based solutions for heating and cooling in all sectors and through requirements to accelerate the roll out of smart, renewable energy-based district heating and cooling networks, as well of the development of alternatives to fossil fuels for energy and industrial uses. Co-operation between electricity distribution network and district heating and cooling operators needs to be intensified to better reflect demand response and flexibility from storage in energy network investment. Furthermore, risk mitigation instruments and flanking measures should be introduced to reduce the perceived risks and fragmented nature of renewable heating and cooling solutions1a. _________________ 1a SWD(2020)0176.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14)
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies as well as technology and engineering solutions.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15 a) Moreover, a focus should equally be laid on flexibility and energy storage solutions to support investments that allow for the stability of the grid and enable further integration of renewable energy sources; energy storage will be a crucial feature of the power grid given the volatile nature of renewable energy sources on the one hand and our need for grid stability and security of supply on the other;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15 a) Moreover, as reaching the EU climate targets means a vast increase in demand of climate friendly energy, small modular reactors shall be taken into account when creating networks for future proof sustainable energy system as they hold significant potential to broaden the ways of deploying nuclear power in heat and hydrogen production;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 a (new) (15 a) Moreover, a new infrastructure category shall be introduced for network components contributing to operational safety and ancillary services to support investments that allow for the stability of the grid, power and voltage quality while enabling further integration of renewable energy sources.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 b (new) (15 b) Blending should be given special attention in this regard as a transition tool, taking into account that it enables usage of already existing infrastructure while gradually investing into hydrogen production capabilities and increase hydrogen share in the mix by steady scaling-up.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 b (new) (15 b) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for district heating and cooling systems.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union, taking also into account the specificities of each Member State and the needs to implement different pathways towards decarbonisation. The
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport and store carbon dioxide.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s e
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energy networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 a (new) (17 a) Considering that currently not all national legislations allow gas TSOs to own and operate hydrogen pipelines in a regulated way. Gas TSOs are essential for the development of the necessary hydrogen grid, and should be allowed to plan, construct, own and operate such grids. Regarding the principle of subsidiarity it is for the Member States to introduce the necessary rules in this respect.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid and for the achievement of the 15 % electricity interconnection target for 2030. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investments in offshore renewable energy
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable and low-carbon electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30. Coordinating long-
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 a (new) (18 a) In this context draws attention to the call of the European Economic and Social Committee for priority to be given to radial connection projects and reiterates ENTSO-E opinion that support only for hybrid projects will have a perverse effect on the development of offshore RES equitably in all EU waters.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) Relevant Member States should be able to assess the benefits and costs of the afferent sea basin offshore grids for renewable energy and carry out a preliminary cost sharing analysis at sea basin level to underpin joint political commitments for offshore renewable energy development at sea-basis level. Therefore,
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The possibilities of producing offshore wind power differ in different parts of the Union. Relevant Member States should be able to assess the benefits and costs of the afferent sea basin offshore grids for renewable energy and carry out a preliminary cost sharing analysis at sea basin level to underpin joint political commitments for offshore renewable energy development at sea-basis level. Therefore, the Commission should develop uniform principles for a cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plans which should enable Member States to carry out an adequate assessment.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However,
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process has been the basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 20 (20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However, while the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process, more scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, due to the need for independent validation, the Agency for the Cooperation
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 (21) It is important to ensure that only infrastructure projects for which no
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network under the changing conditions, especially in view of the growing share of renewable electricity. Efforts to maintain and guarantee a satisfactory level of planned low carbon energy production, in order to ensure security of supply for citizens and businesses, should be given particular priority.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network, as well as on the capacity of cross - border infrastructure for transmission and regulation of reactive energy flows under the changing conditions, especially in view of the growing share of renewable electricity.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network under the changing conditions, for instance through exploring all possible sustainable energy storage solutions, especially in view of the growing share of renewable electricity.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network under the changing conditions, especially in view of the growing share of flexibility options and renewable electricity.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans-European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, hydrogen transmission and storage, electrolysers, smart gas grids, smart electricity grids, and carbon dioxide transport and storage.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans-European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, hydrogen transmission and storage, electrolysers, smart gas grids, smart electricity grids, and carbon dioxide transport and storage.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Projects of common and mutual interest should comply with common, transparent and objective criteria in view of their contribution to the energy policy objectives. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Union lists,
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Projects of common interest should comply with common, transparent and objective criteria in view of their contribution to the energy policy objectives. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Union lists, electricity, and hydrogen projects should be part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan. As hydrogen infrastructure is not currently included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, this requirement for hydrogen projects should only apply as of 31
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) Regional groups should be established for the purpose of proposing and reviewing projects of common interest, leading to the establishment of regional lists of projects of common interest. In order to ensure broad consensus, those regional groups should ensure close cooperation between Member States, national regulatory authorities, project promoters and
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) Regional groups should be established for the purpose of proposing
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 a (new) (25 a) In order to increase efficiency and pan-European integration, cooperation between the Regional Groups should be strengthened and further encouraged. The Commission plays an important role to facilitate this cooperation also in view of addressing possible impacts of projects on other Regional Groups.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) A new Union list of project of common interest (‘Union list’) should be established every two years for new projects of common interest. Projects of common interest that have obtained PCI status, should remain on the PCI list for four years to reduce administrative burden and provide certainty to project promoters. Projects of common interest that are completed or that no longer fulfil the relevant criteria and requirements as set out in this Regulation should not appear on the next Union list. For that reason, existing projects of common interest that are to be included in the next Union list should be subject to the same selection process for the establishment of regional lists and for the establishment of the Union list applied to proposed projects. However the resulting administrative burden should be reduced as much as possible, for example by using to the extent possible information submitted previously, and by taking account of the annual reports of the project promoters. To that end, existing projects of common interest that have made significant progress should benefit from a streamlined inclusion process in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) Projects of common interest should be implemented as quickly as possible and should be closely monitored and evaluated, while duly abiding to stakeholder participation and environmental legislation and keeping the administrative burden for project promoters to a minimum. The Commission should nominate independent European coordinators for projects facing particular difficulties. The progress in the implementation of the specific projects as well as the fulfilment of the obligations pertaining to this Regulation should be taken into account in the selection process for subsequent Union lists for the respective projects.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) Projects of common interest should be implemented as quickly as possible and should be closely monitored and evaluated, while keeping the administrative burden for project promoters to a minimum. The Commission should nominate European coordinators for projects facing particular difficulties or delays. The progress in the implementation of the specific projects as well as the fulfilment of the obligations pertaining to this Regulation should be taken into account in the selection process for subsequent Union lists for the respective projects.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The planning and implementation of Union projects of common interest in the areas of energy, transport and telecommunication infrastructure should be coordinated to generate synergies whenever it is feasible from an overall economic, technical, environmental, climate or spatial planning point of view and with due regard to the energy system integration strategy, while keeping in mind relevant safety aspects. Thus, during the planning of the
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 a (new) (30 a) Expedited procedures can be counterproductive to project development, and the right to appeal against expedited procedures should be granted to stakeholders, including civil society. Therefore, in order to ensure the success of projects and to limit appeals, information provided to and consultation of stakeholders, including civil society, is essential. Stakeholders' opinion should be fully taken into account.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) In order to reduce complexity, increase efficiency and transparency and help enhance cooperation among Member States there should be a competent authority or authorities integrating or coordinating all permit granting processes (‘one-stop shop’) as well as an exemption regime for PCI’s that combine the realization of multiple pipelines with different energy sources (hydrogen / carbon dioxide) in one project.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy, the Member States around a particular sea basin should endevour to harmonise the relevant legislation and procedures and create one unique point
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 33 (33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy, the Member States
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 34 (34) Despite the existence of established standards ensuring the participation of the public in environmental decision-making procedures, which apply fully to projects of common interest, additional measures are still required under this Regulation to ensure the highest possible standards of transparency and public participation in all relevant issues in the permit granting process for projects of common interest. Where already covered by national rules under the same or higher standards as in this Regulation, the pre-consultation ahead of the permitting procedure
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 36 (36) It is important to streamline and improve the process of permit granting, while respecting to the extent possible with due regard to the principle of subsidiarity, national competences and procedures for
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 38 (38) The costs for the development,
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The discussion on the appropriate allocation of costs should be based on the analysis of the costs and benefits of an infrastructure project and its alternatives carried out on the basis of a harmonised methodology for energy-system-wide analysis, using the same scenario used at the time when the project was included in the Union list of projects of common interest, in the framework of the Union- wide ten-year network development
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 39 (39) The discussion on the appropriate allocation of costs should be based on the analysis of the costs and benefits of an infrastructure project carried out on the basis of a harmonised methodology for energy-system-wide analysis, using the same scenario used at the time when the project was included in the Union list of projects of common interest, in the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans prepared by the
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In an increasingly integrated internal energy market, clear and
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 (40) In an increasingly integrated internal energy market, clear and transparent rules for cost allocation across borders are necessary in order to accelerate investment in cross-border infrastructure and projects having cross-border impacts. It is essential to ensure a stable financing framework for the development of projects of common interest while minimising the need for financial support. In deciding on cross-border cost allocation, national
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 40 a (new) (40 a) The needs of an integrated energy market will go beyond a physical cross- border footprint of infrastructure projects in order to contribute to the TEN-E pillars, such as sustainability or security of supply. There will be an equal a need for cross-border and local projects that will have a positive effect on the Union's power grid, such as electrolysers, district heating and cooling networks or storage infrastructure of a certain capacity and ability to be replicable in more than one Member State.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 41 (41) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to bring externalities that can possibly not be fully captured in and recovered through the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 41 (41) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to bring externalities that can possibly not be fully captured in and recovered through the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework with incentives for projects of common interest, including long-term incentives, that are commensurate with the level of specific risk of the project. That should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for large scale integration of renewable and low-carbon energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects which are likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State, or, promise higher benefits for the Union. Moreover, projects with high operational expenditure should
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 45 (45) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant Union financial assistance to allow the implementation of projects of European significance. In the light of the economic and financial situation, and budgetary constraints, targeted support, through grants and financial instruments, should continue under the multiannual financial framework, in order to maximise benefits to Union citizens and to attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas, while contributing to achieving Union energy and climate targets and keeping the budgetary contribution of the Union to a minimum.
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 46 (46) Projects of common interest should be eligible to receive Union financial assistance for studies and, under certain conditions, for works pursuant to Regulation (EU)… [on a Connecting Europe Facility as proposed by COM(2018)438] in the form of grants or in the form of innovative financial instruments to ensure that tailor-made support can be provided to those projects of common interest which are not viable under the existing regulatory framework and market conditions. It is important to avoid any distortion of competition, in particular between projects contributing to the achievement of the same Union priority corridor. Such financial assistance should ensure the necessary synergies with the Structural Funds, in order to finance smart energy distribution networks and with the Union renewable energy financing mechanism pursuant to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129441 . A three-step logic should apply to investments in projects of common interest. First, the market should have the priority to invest. Second, if investments are not made by the market, regulatory solutions should be explored, if necessary the relevant regulatory framework should be adjusted, and the correct application of the relevant regulatory framework should be ensured. Third, where the first two steps are not sufficient to deliver the necessary investments in projects of common interest, it should be possible to grant Union financial assistance where the project of common interest fulfils the applicable eligibility criteria. Projects of common interest may also be eligible
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 47 (47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 47 (47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 47 (47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 47 (47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available only for the parts of investments located on the territory of the Union and only in case where at least two Member States contribute financially in a significant manner to the investment costs of the project in view of its benefits.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 50 – introductory part (50) In order to ensure that the composition of the priority corridors and thematic areas reflects in the best manner the development of energy infrastructure and that the number of candidate projects in each group remains appropriate and reasonable as to allow a comprehensive thorough assessment, and to ensure that the Union list of projects of common interest is limited to projects which contribute the most to the implementation of the strategic energy infrastructure priority corridors and thematic areas, th
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 50 – indent 1 —
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 50 – indent 2 — t
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 50 – indent 2 a (new) - the general architecture of TEN-E, PCI lists and the Connecting Europe Facility as financing instrument, including from the angle of better regulation.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 50 – point 1 Taking into account the need to ensure the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation, in view of the number of project on Union lists so far, the total number of projects of common interest should remain manageable,
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 52 (52) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networks, preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources, promoting measures at international level to deal with regional or worldwide environmental problems, and in particular combating climate change, as well as the establishment and functioning of the internal market and with regard to the need to preserve and improve the environment, in particular to ensure the functioning of the energy market, ensure security of energy supply in the Union, promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and promote the interconnection of energy networks, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 52 a (new) (52 a) Due to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, Ireland now constitutes a geographically limited area that it is no longer directly connected to the interconnected system of any other Member State. Therefore, infrastructure projects in Ireland are currently unable to fulfil the cross-border criteria required for projects of common interest or projects of mutual interest. The geographical limitation of Ireland should be taken into account when assessing the eligibility of project applications.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 52 b (new) (52 b) Projects applications originating in Ireland may derogate from Article 4.1 (c) and Annex IV as regards the cross- border criteria and/or requirement for involvement of at least two Member States , provided however that such projects fulfil the conditions as laid down in Article 4.1(a). and 4.1 (b) and demonstrate that the project in question is an essential part of a planned priority corridor or thematic area. This derogation shall automatically expire from the date when Ireland is directly connected to the interconnected system of any Member State.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1.º – paragraph 1 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050, while ensuring the security of supply of all Member States.
Amendment 228 #
1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers,
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, small modular reactors and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1.º – paragraph 2 – point a (a) addresses the identification of projects of common public interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas grids, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity,
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) facilitates the timely implementation of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest by streamlining, coordinating more closely, and accelerating permit granting processes and by enhancing public participation;
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) provides rules and guidance for the cross-border allocation of costs and risk- related incentives for projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest ;
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) determines the conditions for eligibility of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest for Union financial assistance;
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In addition to the definitions in Directives 2009/73/EC, (EU) 2018/2001
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part In addition to the definitions in Directives 2009/73/EC, (EU) 2018/200146 and (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council and in Regulations (EC) No 715/2009, (EU) 2018/1999, (EU) 2019/942, and (EU) 2019/943, the following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Regulation: _________________ 46Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) ‘energy infrastructure’ means any physical equipment or facility to transport, convert, aggregate, monitor, manage or store energy falling under the energy infrastructure categories which is located within the Union, or linking the Union and one or more third countries;
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) (1 a) ‘energy efficiency first’ principle means taking utmost account in energy planning, and in policy and investment decisions, of alternative cost-efficient energy efficiency measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, in particular by means of cost- effective end-use energy savings, demand response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy, whilst still achieving the objectives of those decisions, as defined in Governance Regulation.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) (1 a) ‘energy security’ means measures to improve efficiency and interoperability of transmission and distribution networks in day-to-day operation, system flexibility, cybersecurity, avoidance of congestion, and integration and involvement of network users1a. _________________ 1aForeign Affairs Council conclusions adopted in January 2021.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new) (1 b) “security of supply or energy security” means the continuous and uninterrupted availability of energy by increasing efficiency and interoperability of transmission and distribution networks, promoting system flexibility, avoiding congestions, ensuring resilient supply chains, cybersecurity and the protection and climate adaptation of all, and in particular, ‘critical’ infrastructure while reducing strategic energy dependencies.
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) ‘project of common interest’ means a project
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) ‘project of common interest’ means a project necessary to implement the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I and which is part of the Union list of projects of common interest referred to in Article 3
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new) (4 a) ‘Project of common interest at an advanced implementation stage’ or ‘project of common interest at a mature level’ means a project that has previously been on a PCI list, that has completed the permitting process or is under construction, and that obtained a grant for works agreement before [entry into force] of the draft regulation
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 (5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union or at least one Member State in cooperation with third countries, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangements, within the energy infrastructure categories in Annex II, which contributes to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives as referred in Article 1 (1), and which is part of the Union list of projects referred to in Article 3;
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 (5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 (5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 (5) ‘project of mutual interest’ means a project promoted by the Union in cooperation with third countries falling under the energy infrastructure categories (1)(a),(b), (c) and (e) of Annex II;
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 (6) ‘energy infrastructure bottleneck’ means limitation of physical flows in an energy system due to insufficient transmission capacity, which includes inter alia the absence of infrastructure, storage, conversion or demand response aggregation;
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new) (6 a) 'Multimodal transport hubs' are places designed for the integration, interoperability and exchange between different modes of transport to realise the shift towards a multimodal transport system both for passengers and freight that is sustainable, energy-efficient, and respectful of the environment;
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a (a) a transmission system operator (TSO), distribution system operator
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage, consumers and/or prosumers, with a view to transmitting electricity in a
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators,
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9)
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 (9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new) (9 a) ’low carbon gas’ means gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen with the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new) (9 a) ‘infrastructure repurposing’ means infrastructure retrofitting, including maintenance interventions, for a hydrogen-ready infrastructure able to transport an increasing share of renewable and low carbon gases and for the use of hydrogen up to 100%.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new) (9 a) ‘grid operator’ means transmission systemoperator (TSO) as well as distribution system operator (DSO).
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new) (9 b) 'Retrofitting' means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure to enable or increase blending of hydrogen or biomethane with methane.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 c (new) (9 c) ‘Repurposing’ means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for use of pure hydrogen.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 (11) ‘works’ means the purchase, supply and deployment of components, systems and services including software, the carrying out of development, repurposing and construction and installation activities relating to a project, the acceptance of installations and the launching of a project;
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 (12) ‘studies’ means activities needed to prepare project implementation, such as preparatory, feasibility, evaluation, seismic modelling of heat reservoirs, testing and validation studies, including software, and any other technical support measure including prior action to define and develop a project and decide on its financing, such as reconnaissance of the sites concerned and preparation of the financial package;
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 (14) ‘commissioning’ means the process of bringing a project into operation once it has been c
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new) (14 a) ‘Hydrogen ready’ or ‘hydrogen compatible’ infrastructure means infrastructure ready to accommodate pure hydrogen without further adaption works, including pipeline networks or storages;
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 (15) ‘relevant national regulatory authorities’ means the national regulatory authorities in the Member States hosting the projects and in Member States to which the project provides a significant positive impact;
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 (15) ‘relevant national regulatory authorities’ means the national regulatory authorities in the Member States hosting the projects and in Member States to which the project provides a significant positive impact;
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new) (16 a) By [entry into force], the Commission shall set-up an ‘Energy Infrastructure Council’ or ‘EIC’ as a permanent and independent body to be established pursuant to Article 11a of this Regulation to draw up the Ten Year Network Development Plan and its underpinning methodology, long-term scenarios, as well as the infrastructure gap identification and the system wide- cost benefit analysis, to contribute to the drafting of regional PCI lists through its representatives and to provide an opinion on the draft Union PCI list.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new) (16 a) ‘Committee for the Planning of Energy Infrastructure’ or ‘CPEI’ means an independent body to be established pursuant to Article 11a of this Regulation to draw up the Ten Year Network Development Plan and its underpinning methodology, long-term scenarios, as well as the infrastructure gap identification and the system wide-cost benefit analysis, to contribute to the drafting of regional PCI lists through its representatives and to provide an opinion on the draft Union PCI list.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new) (16 a) “Natural gas PCI at an advanced implementationstage or at a mature level” means projects that are listed in the 3rd and 4th PCI list with secured adequate funding;
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new) (16 a) “low-carbon gases” means gases according to definition provided by [reference to future recast of gas directive and regulation]
Amendment 280 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new) (16 b) “renewable gases” means gases according to definition provided by reference to future recast of renewable energy directive;
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Regional groups shall be established (‘Groups’) as set out in Section 1 of Annex III. The membership of each Group shall be based on each priority corridor and area and their respective geographical coverage as set out in Annex I. Decision-making powers in the Groups shall be restricted to representatives of the EIC, Member States and the Commission, who shall, for those purposes, be referred to as the decision-
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1.
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest presented in categories in accordance with Annex II and drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, together with the envisaged timeline, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) each individual proposal for a project of common interest shall
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new) (a b) it shall take into account the binding opinion of the Agency;
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3.º – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) it shall make a “transparency report” available to the public, containing at least each project’s descriptions, the promoter’s presentations, minutes of regional meetings with list of participants, the regional methodology adopted by the Group and the regional ranking; that report shall contain a detailed justification showing how the selected projects in the regional list would contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective.
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) it shall require the approval of the states, to whose territory the project relates; where a state decides not to give its approval, it shall present its substantiated reasons for doing so to the Group concerned;
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new) (b b) it shall make a “transparency report” available to the public, containing at least each project’s descriptions, the promoter’s presentations, minutes of regional meetings with list of participants, the regional methodology adopted by the Group and the regional ranking; that report shall contain a detailed justification showing how the selected projects in the regional list would contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective.
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 In exercising its power, the Commission shall ensure that the Union list is established every two years,
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point a (a) ensure that only those projects that fulfil the criteria referred to in Article 4 are included, while allowing for the development of natural gas PCIs included in the4th and 5th PCI list, if they can prove to be already in a mature or advanced stage of planning or realisation by the entry into force of this regulation and given, that they can prove their readiness for the transport of renewable or low-carbon gases, including hydrogen;
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3.º – paragraph 5 – point b (b) ensure cross-regional consistency, taking into account the opinions of national authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulator (‘the Agency’) as referred to in point (12) of Section 2 of Annex III;
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point b (b) ensure cross-regional consistency, taking into account the binding opinion of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulator (‘the Agency’) as referred to in
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3.º – paragraph 5 – point c (c) take into account the National Energy Plans and the opinions of Member States as referred to in point (9) of Section 2of Annex III;
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new) (c a) consult with the EIC on a draft Union-wide PCI list and take into account the opinion of the EIC as referred to in Part 2 of Annex III, and duly justify, where relevant, any deviations from it;
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new) (d a) ensure that only those projects that provide the greatest contribution to achieving the Union and national climate and energy targets and avoid lock-in effects and stranded assets are included.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new) (d a) ensure that only those projects that provide the greatest contribution to the achievement of the Union and national climate and energy targets are included.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. In the definition of the Union list of projects of common interest pursuant to this Regulation a limited transitional period shall be introduced for those projects already awarded the PCI status in the previous Union lists, in order to give continuity to commitments already made and the possibility to those project to implement further actions to meet the new criteria. The transitional period will be valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 5 b (new) 5 b. In the definition of the Union list of projects of common interest pursuant to this Regulation a limited transitional period shall be introduced for those projects already awarded the PCI status in the previous Union lists, in order to give continuity to commitments already made and the possibility for those projects to implement further actions to meet the new criteria. The transitional period will be valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 6 6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a),
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 6 6. Projects of common and mutual interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 6 6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans.
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 6 6. Projects of common interest
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 6 6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (e) and (
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. In the definition of the Union list of projects of common interest pursuant to this Regulation a limited transitional period shall be introduced for those projects already awarded the PCI status in the previous Union lists, in order to give continuity to commitments already made and the possibility to those projects to implement further actions to meet the new criteria. The transitional period will be valid at the entry into force of the revised Regulation.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) the project contributes significantly to sustainability
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i (i) involves at least two Member
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new) (ii a) is located in islands non sufficiently connected to the trans- European energy networks that are islands territories, including small connected systems or isolated systems according to Directive 2019/944, and contribute significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the island energy system and those of Union, and to sustainability in the territory in which it is located.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new) (ii a) the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle, i.e. promoters demonstrate the use of energy efficiency approaches to technology, and operation of the network in design, development and delivery of the project.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new) (ii a) is located on islands non interconnected or non-sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks.
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new) (ii a) it has a replicability potential and/or expected synergies;
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new) (ii a) it has a replicability potential and/or expected synergies
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. (iii) is located in islands non interconnected or non-sufficiently connected to the trans-European energy networks and contribute significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the island energy system and those of Union, and to the sustainability in the territory in which it is located.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4.º – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the project contributes significantly to the
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;
Amendment 323 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission and distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable and low carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation policies and objectives of the
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new) (a a) the project is in line with the “energy efficiency first” principle, i.e. promoter demonstrate the use of energy efficiency approaches to technology, and operation of the network in design, development and delivery of the project.
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the potential overall benefits of the project identified on the territory oft he Union and in countries applying the EU acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union, assessed in accordance with the respective specific criteria in paragraph 3, outweigh its costs on the same perimeter, including in the longer term;
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the potential overall benefits of the project, assessed in accordance with the respective specific criteria in paragraph 3, point (a), outweigh its costs, at Union level, including in the longer term;
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) the project is located on the territory
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d (d)
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d (d) for the part located on Union territory, the project is in line with Directive
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part (e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of policy or regulatory alignment or convergence
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part (e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence and demonstrated effective legal enforcement mechanisms to support the overall policy objectives of the Union, in particular to ensure:
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part (e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or con
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part (e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or con
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4.º – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part (e) the third country or countries involved have a high level of regulatory alignment or convergence
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4.º – paragraph 2 – point e – point i (i) a
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point ii ii) security of energy supplies based on cooperation and solidarity; with the purpose of reducing strategic energy dependencies ;
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4.º – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii (iii) an energy system, including production, transmission and distribution, on a trajectory towards
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e – point iii a (new) Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f (f) the third country or countries involved support the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7, and commit to comply with a similar timeline
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f (f) the third country or countries involved support the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7,
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f (f) the third country or countries involved support the priority status of the project, as set out in Article 7,
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new) (f a) The general criteria laid down in point (e) of this Article may be reflected into an intergovernmental agreement or other arrangement between the Member State and the third country or countries involved in the project of mutual interest.
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new) (f a) the project falls under one of the categories from points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II.
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part (a) for electricity generation, transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through energy efficiency gains, limitation of curtailed energy and reduced network losses, the integration of renewable and low carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part (a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission and distribution of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV, and at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part (a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part (a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i (i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i (i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and by increasing the level of interconnection between Member States and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; increasing competition and system flexibility;
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4.º – paragraph 3 – point a – point i (i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks;
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and/or electrification of transports and final uses, and at least
Amendment 355 #
(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part (b) for smart electricity grid projects and network components falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) and (1)(e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part (b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and at least
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii (ii) market integration, including through efficient system operation and use of interconnectors, facilitating energy system integration, either in the energy system through linking different energy carriers and sectors, or in a wider way, favouring synergies and coordination between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors;
Amendment 361 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii (ii) market integration, including through efficient system operation
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii (iii) network security, flexibility and quality of supply, including through higher uptake of innovation in balancing, flexibility markets, cybersecurity, monitoring, system control and error correction.
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new) (iii a) sector integration, through the improvement of the interaction of different energy vectors or energy sectors, for instance through the increase of synergies in adjacent sectors, such as transport and mobility;
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new) (iii a) facilitating smart sector integration, either in the energy system through linking various energy carriers and sectors, favouring synergies between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors.
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new) (iii a) facilitating smart sector integration in a wider way in favouring synergies and coordination between energy, transport and telecommunication sectors.
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part (c) for carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through avoiding carbon dioxide emissions in a most efficient manner than any other solution, and to all of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part (c) for carbon dioxide
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part (c) for carbon dioxide transport, utilisation and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to a
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part (c) for carbon dioxide transport and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point i (i)
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii (ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport by any appropriate means of CO2 transport, including pipeline and ship;
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii (ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport and storage;
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii (ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport and storage;
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point iii (iii) efficient use of resources, by enabling the connection of multiple carbon dioxide sources and storage sites via common infrastructure developed by any appropriate means of CO2 transport, including pipeline and ship, and minimising environmental burden and risks.
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point iii (iii) efficient use of resources, by enabling the connection of multiple carbon dioxide sources and storage sites via common infrastructure and other transport modalities such as ship, barge, truck and train and minimising environmental burden and risks.
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part (d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part (d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in end-use applications such hard to abate sectors where more energy efficient solutions are not feasible, by enhancing the deployment of renewable and low carbon hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 379 #
(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by ensuring compliance with a carbon footprint threshold, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part (d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and supporting variable renewable and low- carbon power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part (d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable and fossil free hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part (d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part (d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability
Amendment 384 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i (i) market integration, including by connecting existing or facilitating the future connection of emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogen and derived-hydrogen fuels, and ensuring potential interoperability of connected systems;
Amendment 385 #
(i) market integration, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport, distribution and storage of hydrogen, including through blended portions of the network, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i (i)
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i (i) market integration,
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point iii Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point iii (iii) competition, including by allowing access to multiple indigenous supply sources and network users where relevant on a transparent and non-
Amendment 390 #
(iii) co
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i (i) sustainability,
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen or low carbon hydrogen.
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i (i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels.
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i (i) sustainability
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii (iii) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector integration through
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii (iii) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector integration through
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii (iii) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector integration through
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii (iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through linking different energy carriers and sectors or enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage.
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point iii a (new) (iii a) offering energy transformation services that do not serve only one specific user.
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part (f) for smart
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part (f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration
Amendment 402 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part (f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks, as well as storage systems, in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part (f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part (f) for
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part (f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, fossil free or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part (f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part (f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part (f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable
Amendment 409 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i (i) network security and quality of supply by increasing the use of locally sourced renewable energy and unavoidable excess heat and cold, improving the efficiency and interoperability of
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i (i) network security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii (iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response, storage and facilitating flexibility services.
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii (iii) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii (iii) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) for natural gas projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No347/2013 and falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point5a of Annex II to this regulation, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks;interoperability and system flexibility; (ii) security of supply, including through appropriate connections and diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes; (iii) competition, including through diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes.
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) for gas projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II.2, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) market integration, inter alia through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks;interoperability and system flexibility; (ii) security of supply, inter alia through appropriate connections and diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes; (iii) competition, inter alia through diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes;
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) for small modular reactors projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (6) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria: (i) reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining security of energy supply; (ii) increase the stability and security of the grid; (iii) enhancing the factory-based serial production of modules, leading to lower absolute and per kWe total construction costs. (iiii) electricity storage facilities used for storing electricity on a permanent or temporary basis.
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) for natural gas infrastructure projects that were included in the fourth or fifth Union list established pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 and falling under one of the energy infrastructure categories set out in Annex II to this Regulation, the project is to contribute to ending energy isolation of those Member States that are currently not connected to the European gas network. Furthermore, the project is to be hydrogen-ready and already under development or planning.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) for district heating and cooling networks falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point [6 new] of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability and to reaching the climate targets 2030 as well as climate neutrality 2050 through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as an increase of the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector, as well as a better integration and interlinking of the sectors.
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new) (f a) For natural gas PCIs that are already part of the list that is valid at the entry into force of this Regulation a transitional period shall apply.
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Natural gas projects referred to in point (fa) of paragraph 3 of this Article shall be eligible to be included only in the first Union list adopted in accordance with Article 3(4).
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – introductory part 5. In order to facilitate the assessment of all projects that could be eligible as projects of common interest and that could be included in a regional list, each Group shall assess each project’s contribution to the implementation of the same priority corridor or area in a transparent and objective manner
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – introductory part 5. In order to facilitate the assessment of all projects that could be eligible as projects of common interest and that could be included in a regional list, each Group shall assess each project’s contribution to the implementation of the same priority corridor or area in a transparent and objective manner. Each Group shall determine its assessment method on the basis of the aggregated contribution to the criteria referred to in paragraph 3. That assessment shall lead to a ranking of projects
Amendment 424 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part In assessing projects, to ensure a consistent assessment method among the different Groups each Group shall give due consideration to
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4.º – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) the urgency of each proposed project in order to meet the
Amendment 426 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new) (a a) ensuring that only projects that provide the greatest contribution to achieving the Union and national climate and energy targets and avoid lock-in effects and stranded assets are included, through measuring full lifecycle emission reductions deriving from the infrastructure project over its lifetime, as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV;
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new) (a a) the application of the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’;
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new) (a b) ensuring that only projects that provide the greatest contribution to the achievement of the Union and national climate and energy targets are included measured through full lifecycle emission reductions deriving from the infrastructure project over its lifetime, as well as the criteria set out in Annex IV;
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a c (new) (a c) common guidelines on how to include Union climate and energy targets, elaborated by the EIC;
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b)
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) synergies with priority corridors and areas identified under trans- European networks for transport and telecommunications;
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new) (c a) the rules and indicators as set out in Annex IV as well as the Agency’s framework guidelines as set out in Article 12.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 As regards smart electricity grids
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 a (new) Article 4 a 4 a. Natural gas projects referred to in point( fa) of Article 4(3) shall be eligible to be included only in the first and second Union lists adopted in accordance with Article 3(4).
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Project promoters shall draw up a
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate change mitigation and adaptation and compliance with environmental legislation and with the principles of “do no significant harm” and ‘energy efficiency first’;
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) a sufficient period for approval by the national regulatory authority or by any other authority concerned;
Amendment 438 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 shall be publicly available and fully transparent regarding the expected commissioning date, the status of the project and the progress of the project compared to the previous Union wide Ten-Year Network Development Plan and, where applicable, the previous Union list of projects of common interest, including, where applicable the reasons for delay or for rescheduling.
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The implementation plan referred to in paragraph 1 shall be publicly available and transparent regarding the expected commissioning date, the status of the project and the progress of the project compared to the previous Union wide Ten-Year Network Development Plan and, including where applicable the reasons for delay or for rescheduling.
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. ENTSO
Amendment 441 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) the progress achieved in the development, creation, construction
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 6 6. By 30 April of each year when a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency shall submit, to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects of common interest subject to the competency of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved, and the evolution of the expected project costs and make, where appropriate, recommendations on
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 6 6. By 30 April of each year when a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency shall submit, to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects of common interest subject to the competency of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved and the evolution of the expected project costs and make, where appropriate, recommendations on how to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. That consolidated report shall also evaluate, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942, the consistent implementation of the Union-wide network development plans with regard to the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas.
Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. At the Agency’s request, project promoters shall provide, where appropriate, to the Agency the implementation plan and other information necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Agency’s tasks set out in paragraph 6.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. At the Agency’s request, project promoters shall provide to the Agency the implementation plan and other information necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Agency’s tasks set out in paragraph 6.
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new) Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5.º – paragraph 8 8. A project of common interest may be removed from the Union list
Amendment 448 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 However, a project which is no longer on the Union list but for which an application file
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) assist all parties as necessary in consulting concerned stakeholders
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 3. The European coordinator shall be chosen as part of an open, non- discriminatory and transparent process on the basis of his or her experience with regard to the specific tasks assigned to him or her for the projects concerned.
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7.º – paragraph 1 1. The adoption of the Union list shall establish, for the purposes of any decisions issued in the permit granting process, the necessity of those projects from an energy policy perspective, with
Amendment 452 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. The adoption of the Union list shall establish, for the purposes of any decisions issued in the permit granting process, the necessity of those projects from an energy and climate policy perspective, without prejudice to the exact location, routing or technology of the project.
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under international and Union law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under national, international and Union law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision, by promoting dialogue between the different parties involved in the authorisation process. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to-
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under international law, Union law and
Amendment 456 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Without prejudice to relevant requirements under national, international and Union law, the competent authority shall facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to-
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new) The competent authority shall be empowered to ensure compliance with the time limits by issuing milestone plans. If the competent authority has not taken a decision on an application for approval within the established time limit, the approval shall be deemed to have been granted.
Amendment 458 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new) The competent authority shall be empowered to ensure compliance with the time limits by issuing milestone plans. If the competent authority has not taken a decision on an application for approval within the established time limit, the approval shall be deemed to have been granted.
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 5 5. Where a project of common interest
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 6 6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create one unique point
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 6 6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create unique points of contact, ‘offshore one-stop shops’, for project promoters, which shall be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit granting process for offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest, taking into account also the need for coordination
Amendment 462 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 6 6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create unique points of contact, ‘offshore one-stop shops’, for project promoters, which shall be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit granting process
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 6 6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create a unique point
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 1. By [1 May 2023], the Member State or competent authority shall, where applicable in collaboration with other authorities concerned, publish an updated manual of procedures for the permit granting process applicable to projects of common interest to include at least the information specified in point (1) of Annex VI. The manual shall not be legally binding, but it
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The project promoter shall, within an indicative period of three months following the start of the permit granting process pursuant to Article 10(1)(a), draw up and submit a concept for public participation to the competent authority, following the process outlined in the manual referred to in paragraph 1 and in line with the guidelines set out in Annex VI. The competent authority shall request modifications or approve the concept for public participation within three months of receipt. In so doing, the competent authority shall take into consideration any form of public participation and consultation that took place before the start of the permit granting process, to the extent that such public participation and consultation has fulfilled the requirements of this Article. The latter shall not apply to alternative projects or alternative routing resulting from the public participation and consultation.
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. Where it is not already required under national law at the same or higher standards, at least one public consultation shall be carried out by the project promoter, or, where required by national law, by the competent authority, before submission of the final and complete application file to the competent authority pursuant to Article 10(1)(a). That public consultation shall be without prejudice to any public consultation to be carried out after submission of the request for development consent pursuant to Article 6(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU. The public consultation shall inform the stakeholders referred to in point (3)(a) of Annex VI about the project at
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 6 6. For projects likely to have significant transboundary impacts in one or more neighbouring Member States, where Article 7 of Directive 2011/92/EU and the Espoo Convention are applicable, the relevant information shall be made available to the competent authority of the neighbouring Member States concerned.
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 Project promoters shall also publish relevant information by other appropriate information means open to the public, with due attention to inclusion of indigenous people and marginalised communities.
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) the pre-application procedure, covering the period between the start of the permit granting process and the acceptance of the submitted application file by the competent authority, shall take place within
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) the pre-application procedure, covering the period between the start of the permit granting process and the acceptance of the submitted application file by the competent authority, shall take place within
Amendment 471 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) the pre-application procedure, covering the period between the start of the permit granting process and the acceptance of the submitted application file by the competent authority, shall take place within
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) the pre-application procedure, covering the period between the start of the permit granting process and the acceptance of the submitted application file by the competent authority, shall take place within
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part (a) the pre-application procedure, covering the period between the start of the permit granting process and the acceptance of the submitted application file by the competent authority, shall take place within a
Amendment 474 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1 The pre-application procedure shall include the preparation of any environmental reports by the project promoters,
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 2 For the purpose of establishing the start of the permit granting process, the project promoters shall notify the project to the competent authority of the Member States as well as the local authorities concerned in written form, and shall include a reasonably detailed outline of the project. No later than three months following the receipt of the notification, the competent authority shall acknowledge or, if it considers the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting process, reject the notification in written form, including on behalf of other authorities concerned. In the event of a rejection, the competent authority shall justify its decision, including on behalf of other authorities concerned. The date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall mark the start of the permit granting process. Where two or more Member States are concerned, the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall mark the start of the permit granting process.
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3 The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file
Amendment 477 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3 The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3 The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest, with the total duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 not exceeding a period of three years and six months, including the preparation of an environmental impact assessment. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids and electrolysers.
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The competent authority shall ensure that the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months. However, where the competent authority considers that one or both of the two procedures of the permit granting process will not be completed within the time limits set out in paragraph 1, it may decide, before their expiry and on a case by case basis, to extend one or both of those time limits by a maximum of nine months for both procedures combined. The Commission should monitor the permitting process more closely and in case of any delay the European Commission shall be notified immediately by the competent authority, whereas the latter shall duly justify the delay.
Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The competent authority shall ensure that the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months. However, where the competent authority considers that one or both of the two procedures of the permit granting
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The competent authority shall ensure that the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months. However, where the competent authority considers that one or both of the two procedures of the permit granting process will not be completed within the time limits set out in paragraph 1, it may decide, before their expiry and on a case by case basis, to extend one or both of those time limits by a maximum of nine months for both procedures combined. The Commission should monitor the permitting process more closely and in case of any delay the Commission shall be notified immediately by the competent authority, whereas the latter shall duly justify the delay.
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The competent authority shall ensure that the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months. However, where the competent authority considers that one or both of the two procedures of the permit granting process will not be completed within the time limits set out in paragraph 1, it may decide, before their expiry and on a case by case basis, to extend one or both of those time limits by a maximum of nine months for both procedures combined. Any delay should be reported to the Commission and duly justified by the competent authority.
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 3 3. Any valid studies conducted and permits or authorisations issued for a given project of common interest, before entering the permit granting process in line with this Article, shall be taken into consideration by the competent authorities in the permit granting process and no longer required. Where possible, specific pre- authorisations (such as permissions for access to areas where archaeological surveys are needed, in order to assess whether the identified site is suitable to host the project) in the early stages of the pre-application procedure should be provided in order to allow evaluation of concrete feasible solutions already in the public consultation phase.
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 6 6. The project promoter shall ensure that the application file is complete and
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 8 8. The time limits laid down in this Article shall be without prejudice to obligations arising from international and Union law, and without prejudice to administrative appeal procedures and judicial remedies before a court or tribunal, but shall exclude State liability in so far as the provisions laid down in this Regulation conflict with Member States' existing obligations.
Amendment 487 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [16 November 2022], the E
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [16 November 2022], the Agency in collaboration with the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas, shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission
Amendment 489 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [16 November 2022], the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission and the Agency their respective methodologies, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [16 November 2022], the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission and the Agency their respective
Amendment 491 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [16 November 2022], the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission and the Agency their respective methodologies, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a),
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Th
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Those methodologies shall be applied for the preparation of each subsequent Union– wide ten-year network development plans developed by the
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the
Amendment 496 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11.º – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the ENTSO for Electricity
Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new) The ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas and all other operators shall make all necessary data available to the EIC in order to perform the cost-benefit analysis.
Amendment 498 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodolog
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies, t
Amendment 500 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall
Amendment 501 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a (new) (a) Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies, the Commission and Member States may deliver an opinion on the methodologies. The opinions shall be submitted to the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies, the Commission and Member States may deliver an opinion on the methodologies. The opinions shall be submitted to the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 Amendment 505 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 3. The E
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 Amendment 508 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 Amendment 509 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodolog
Amendment 510 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 4 4. Within three months of the day of
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 5 5. No later than
Amendment 512 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 5 5. No later than
Amendment 513 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 5 5. No later than three months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 5 5. No later than three months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the E
Amendment 515 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a (new) (a) Within the deadline set by the Agency’s request for amendments, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the amended CBA methodology to the Agency for its approval.
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 6 Amendment 517 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 6 Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 6 Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 6 Amendment 520 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 6 6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the Agency’s approval. In case the ENTSO for Gas or ENTSO for Electricity and ACER have a difference of opinion on the incremental changes, the question would be submitted to the Commission for final decision.
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 7 Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 7 Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 7 Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 7 Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 7 Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 8 8. Within two weeks of the approval by the
Amendment 527 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 8 8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission, in accordance with paragraph
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 8 8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 8 8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 8 8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency
Amendment 531 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 9 9. The methodolog
Amendment 532 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 9 9. The methodologies shall be updated and improved regularly following the procedure described in
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 9 – point a (new) (a) For projects of common interest falling under the categories included in points (1b), (1d), (2), and (4) of Annex II, methodologies for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level shall be elaborated. The European Commission shall assign responsibilities for developing these methodologies, which shall be compatible with the methodologies developed by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas in terms of monetised benefits and costs. The Agency, with the support of National Regulatory Authorities, shall promote consistency of these methodologies with the methodologies elaborated by ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas. The methodologies shall be developed in a transparent manner, including extensive consultation of Member States and of all relevantstakeholders.
Amendment 534 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 9 a (new) 9 a. The European Commission shall assign responsibilities for developing the methodologies, of projects falling under the categories included in points (1b), (1d), (2), and (4) of Annex II, which shall be compatible with the methodologies developed by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas in terms of monetised benefits and costs. The Agency, with the support of National Regulatory Authorities, shall promote consistency of these methodologies with the methodologies elaborated by ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas. The methodologies shall be developed in a transparent manner, including extensive consultation of Member States and of all relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 535 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 10 10. Every
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 10 10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II.
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 10 10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022]. Infrastructure owners, system operators and third-party promoters must provide the requested data to the national regulatory authorities and to the Agency.
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 10 10. Every t
Amendment 539 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 10 10. Every
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 11 Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 11 11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly submit to the Commission and the Agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas, heat and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, power plants, LNG and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V. Where relevant, the model should take into consideration the distribution infrastructure.
Amendment 542 #
11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly submit to the Commission and the Agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gas, heat and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, LNG and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V. Where relevant, this model should take into consideration also the distribution infrastructure.
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 11 11. By [31 December 2023], the
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 12 12. The consistent and interlinked modelling referred to in paragraph 1
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 13 13. After approval of the consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 1
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 13 13. After approval of the consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 11 by the
Amendment 547 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 13 a (new) 13 a. Every four years starting from its approval according to paragraph 13, the interlinked model shall be updated according to the procedure described in paragraphs 11 to 13.
Amendment 548 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 a (new) Article 11 a By [entry into force], the Commission shall establish an Energy Infrastructure Council (EIC). The Commission shall propose a balanced membership based on the stakeholders mentioned in this article, the list of activities mentioned in Article2 and Article 12, and propose internal governance rules on decision-making. The EIC shall be composed of independent experts, including from academia and representatives of at least: the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity, the EU DSO entity, electromobility and electricity storage operators, electricity market participants, electricity customers, independent aggregators, demand-response operators, electricity producers (all of those as defined in Directive 2019/944), organisations involved in hydrogen production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption, organisations involved in generation, operation, transmission, distribution and consumption of heat and cool, consumers of heat and cool, organisations involved in energy efficiency solutions and building renovation, energy communities, local authorities, and civil society organisations. Representation shall be balanced and participants shall have equal rights in decision making. (This Article should be before Article 11.)
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 a (new) Article 11 a Committe for the Planning of Energy Infrastructure By 1 March 2022, the Commission shall establish the Committee for the Planning of Energy Infrastructure. The CPEI shall be composed of independent experts, including from academia and representatives of at least: the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity, the EU DSO entity, electromobility and electricity storage operators, electricity market participants, electricity customers, independent aggregators, demand- response operators, electricity producers (all of those as defined in Directive2019/944), organisations involved in hydrogen production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption, organisations involved in generation, operation, transmission, distribution and consumption of heat and cool, consumers of heat and cool, organisations involved in energy efficiency solutions and building renovation, local authorities, trade unions and civil society organisations. Representation shall be balanced and participants shall have equal rights in decision making.
Amendment 550 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 Amendment 551 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity,
Amendment 553 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12.º – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and
Amendment 554 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission, the Member States, and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, gas DSOs entity and relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The guidelines shall
Amendment 557 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The guidelines shall
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The guidelines shall define standards for a transparent, non-discriminatory and robust elaboration of the scenarios taking into account good practices in the field of network development planning. In particular, the guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The guidelines shall define standards for a transparent, non-discriminatory and robust elaboration of the scenarios taking into account good practices in the field of network development planning. In particular, the guidelines shall include the energy
Amendment 560 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 The guidelines shall i
Amendment 561 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall develop the joint scenarios to be used for the Union wide ten-year-network-development plan taking into account the guiding principles as laid down in Annex Va (new).
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 Amendment 564 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. The E
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall establish a Stakeholder Group for its consultation as part of the scenarios development process in which all organisations representing the relevant stakeholders, including the EU DSO entity and relevant hydrogen stakeholders are represented.
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 569 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and to the Commission for
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and the Commission for
Amendment 572 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and the Commission for
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 4 4. The E
Amendment 574 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 Amendment 575 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 5 5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion including recommendations for amendments to the ENTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for
Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 Amendment 579 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 Amendment 580 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 6. The Commission
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the E
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 7 7. The
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 7 7. The
Amendment 584 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 7 7. The Commission shall approve, amend or request the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas
Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 7 7. The E
Amendment 586 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point a (new) (a) Within the deadline set by the Commission’s request for amendments, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the amended scenarios to the Commission for its approval.
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 8 8. Within two weeks of the approval
Amendment 588 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 8 8. Within two weeks of the approval of the
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 a (new) Article 12 a Long-term scenarios 1. After having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, and following a transparent, comprehensive, precise, science-based methodology, the CPEI shall develop broad long-term scenarios in line with the Union climate neutrality target for the planning horizon up until 2050. 2. The long- term scenarios shall take as a starting point the revised Union 2030 climate and energy targets and set out the path for infrastructure scenarios necessary to achieve the climate neutrality objective as soon as possible in line with the need to limit global temperature increase to 1,5°C, also taking into account the latest available Commission scenarios. They shall be based on the Member States’ energy efficiency and renewable energy potential, and interlink with their National Energy and Climate Plans, as well as the offshore grid planning according to Article 14 of this Regulation. They shall ensure the end of unsustainable resource exploitation, lock-in effects and stranded assets. 3. The scenarios shall set binding network development milestones and intermediate steps to be achieved every 5 years in a cycle aligned to the UNFCCC ratchet-up mechanism. 4. The long-term scenarios shall be drafted and updated in coherence with the Ten-Year-Network-Development-Plan as described in Article 12. They shall be published with the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form, allowing for transparency while taking due account of applicable legal requirements, including on confidentiality.
Amendment 590 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 a (new) Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Every two years the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish
Amendment 592 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Every two years the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Every two years the E
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 When assessing the infrastructure gaps the E
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 When assessing the infrastructure gaps the
Amendment 596 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. To ensure implementation of the energy efficiency first principle, the ENTSOs shall a) ensure transparency on the energy demand assumptions used for all fuels available in the geography and which underpin the project b) provide a schedule of all non-infrastructure related solutions considered to address the identified gaps.
Amendment 597 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall base their analysis on all the scenarios established under Article 12, implement the energy efficiency first principle, and consider with priority all relevant
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall base their analysis on the scenarios established in Article 12, implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall
Amendment 600 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant demand and supply side stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity,
Amendment 602 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Prior to submitting their respective reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, relevant grid technology organisations and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 Amendment 604 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 2. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit their respective draft infrastructure gaps reports to the Agency
Amendment 605 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 2. The E
Amendment 606 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 Amendment 608 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. Within three months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report
Amendment 609 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. Within three months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or ENTSO for Gas and the Commission and make it publicly available.
Amendment 610 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 4 Amendment 611 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 4 Amendment 612 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 4 4. The Commission, after conducting a stakeholder consultation, and considering the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3, shall draft and submit its opinion to the E
Amendment 613 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 5 Amendment 614 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 5 Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 5 5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports
Amendment 616 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 5 5. The E
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new) Amendment 618 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the quantified amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050 in line with the at least 300 GW objective, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s
Amendment 619 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. By [31 July 202
Amendment 620 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission and a European Independent System Operator (EISO), established in accordance with Article 44 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal market for electricity, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. That agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union.
Amendment 621 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation
Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. That
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 1. By [31 July 2022], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. That
Amendment 624 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The Commission may suggest deployment trajectories of quantified amounts per priority offshore grid corridor and shall ensure that agreed joint deployment objectives are met, including in coordination with the regional groups per sea-basin.
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. By [31 July 2023] the E
Amendment 626 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish strategic integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those strategic integrated offshore network development plans shall provide a high-level outlook on offshore generation capacities potential and resulting needs and constraints for interlinkages in an offshore grid and thereafter be updated every
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. By [31 July 2023] the
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. By [31
Amendment 629 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 630 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 631 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 2 2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every t
Amendment 632 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. The integrated offshore network development plans shall be compatible with the latest Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans in order to ensure coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning providing for an adequate and reliable transmission grid for transfer of electricity onshore as well as between coastal regions, regions inland, and landlocked Member States and to provide for a stable supply of electricity to centres of consumption or energy storage facilities.
Amendment 633 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. The
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. The strategic integrated offshore network development plans shall be
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. The integrated offshore network development plans shall be
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 3. The integrated offshore network development plans
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Prior to submitting the draft integrated offshore network development plans to the Commission, the ENTSO for Electricity shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant electricity stakeholders, including the DSO entity, all offshore sector stakeholders and all the Member States that are part of the priority offshore grid corridors defined in Annex I.
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 4 Amendment 639 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 4 Amendment 640 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 4 4. The E
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 4 4. The ENTSO for Electricity shall submit the draft strategic integrated network development offshore plans to the Commission for its opinion.
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 4 4. The
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 4 4. The E
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 5 Amendment 645 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 5 Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 5 Amendment 647 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 5 5. The E
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 5 5. The ENTSO for Electricity shall adapt the strategic integrated offshore network development plans taking due account of the Commission opinion before the publication of the final reports and submit them to the relevant priority offshore grid corridors, set out in Annex I.
Amendment 649 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 5 5. The
Amendment 650 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 6 Amendment 651 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 6 Amendment 652 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 6 Amendment 653 #
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 6 6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy,
Amendment 655 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 6 6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy, should the E
Amendment 656 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 6 6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy, should the E
Amendment 657 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission, taking due account of the opinion of the Agency, shall develop, by means of implementing acts, principles for a specific cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14(2) in accordance with the agreement referred to in Article 14(1) as part of the guidelines referred to in Article 16(10). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).
Amendment 658 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 659 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the ENTSO for Electricity and other relevant stakeholders, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission, shall present the results of the application of the cost-benefit and cost- sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridors.
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the E
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the
Amendment 663 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1,
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred to in paragraph 2, the relevant Member States, shall
Amendment 666 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred to in paragraph 2, the relevant Member States, shall update their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) with the updated joint definition of the
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 669 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 Amendment 670 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 671 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. Within six months from the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the E
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 4 4. Within six months from the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the
Amendment 674 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II and point 1 (c) of Annex IV, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant
Amendment 675 #
1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b)
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities in each Member State concerned, shall be borne by the relevant TSO or the project promoters of the transmission infrastructure of the Member
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in points (2) and (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSO, DSO or the project promoters of the transmission infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The provisions of this Article shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II where at least one project promoter requests the relevant national authorities their application for the costs of the project.
Amendment 680 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The provisions of this Article shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Annex II and point 1 (c) of Annex IV where at least one project promoter requests the relevant national authorities their application for the costs of the project. They shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the category set out in point in point (3) of Annex II, as relevant, only where an assessment of market demand has already been carried out and indicated that the efficiently incurred investment costs cannot be expected to be covered by the tariffs.
Amendment 681 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. The provisions of this Article shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II where at least one project promoter requests the relevant national authorities their application for the costs of the project. They shall apply to a project of
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part As soon as such a project of common interest has reached sufficient maturity, and is estimated to be ready to start the construction phase within the next 36 months, the project promoters, after having consulted the TSOs from the Member States which receive a significant net positive impact from it, shall submit an investment request. That investment request
Amendment 683 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) up-to-date project-specific cost- benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and taking into account benefits beyond the borders of the Member States on the territory of which the project is located by
Amendment 684 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) up-to-date project-specific cost- benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and taking into account benefits beyond the borders of the Member States on the territory of which the project is located by
Amendment 685 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) up-to-date project-specific cost- benefit analysis consistent with the
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs, or on the rejection of the request, or a part of it, if a significant net benefit at Union level is not proven by the common analysis of national regulatory authorities. The national regulatory authorities shall include
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator or interested investor for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs. The national regulatory authorities shall
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the
Amendment 690 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the TSOs concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall
Amendment 691 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the TSOs concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall
Amendment 692 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the TSOs concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall
Amendment 693 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the
Amendment 694 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 Where a project of common interest mitigates negative externalities, such as loop flows, and that project of common interest is implemented in the Member State at the origin of the negative externality, such mitigation shall not be regarded as a cross-border benefit and shall therefore not constitute a basis for allocating costs to the
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c (c) regional or Union-wide positive externalities, such as security of supply, decarbonisation, sustainability, avoided infrastructure, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation, which the project would generate;
Amendment 696 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 In that case or upon a joint request from
Amendment 697 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 In that case or upon a joint request
Amendment 698 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 The assessment of the Agency shall
Amendment 699 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 The assessment of the Agency shall
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 The assessment of the Agency shall
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 The assessment of the Agency shall
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 10 10. By [31 December 2022], the
Amendment 703 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 10 10. By [31 December 2022], the
Amendment 704 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 10 10. By [31 December 2022], the
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 10 10. By [31 December 2022], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article
Amendment 706 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 10 – point a (new) (a) Projects of mutual interest shall be assimilated with projects of common interest and be eligible for cross-border cost allocation decisions for the part of the investment costs located on the territory of the Union or in countries applying the EU acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union
Amendment 708 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 Amendment 709 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. In their decision granting the incentives referred to in paragraph 1, national regulatory authorities shall consider the results of the cost-benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and in particular the regional or Union-wide positive externalities generated by the project. The national regulatory authorities shall further analyse the specific risks incurred by the project promoters, the risk mitigation measures taken and the justification of the risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project, when compared to a lower-risk alternative. Eligible risks shall in particular include risks related to new transmission and distribution technologies, both onshore and offshore, risks related to under-recovery of costs and development risks.
Amendment 710 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 2. In their decision granting the incentives referred to in paragraph 1, national regulatory authorities shall consider the results of the cost-benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and in particular the regional or Union-wide
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The decision granting the incentives shall take into account the specific nature of the and risk incurred by the respective project and may shall grant incentives covering, inter alia, one or more of the following measures:
Amendment 712 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. The decision granting the incentives shall take into account the specific nature
Amendment 713 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the rules for anticipatory investment; or
Amendment 714 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) the rules for anticipatory investment or;
Amendment 715 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) the rules for recognition of efficiently incurred costs before commissioning of the project; and
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the rules for providing additional return on the capital invested for the project
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) the rules for providing additional return on the capital invested
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d (d)
Amendment 719 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d (d)
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 1 (new) 1) future regulatory depreciation allowance for any CAPEX costs of major maintenance, repair, or replacement of any project-related assets; and
Amendment 721 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 2 (new) 2) the non-delayed recognition, in full, of any operational costs of project- related assets and exemption of projects from efficiency targets and related deductions under national legislation;
Amendment 722 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d – point 3 (new) 3) smartness bonus for innovative digital and renewable integration solutions, including solutions developed within the Horizon Europe programme.
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Identification of areas for grid technology innovation and suggestions for EU research and innovation calls and other initiatives, in order to fill the gap between currently available technology and technology that will be needed for a decarbonised grid and EU technology leadership.
Amendment 724 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 7 7. Where the measures referred to in paragraphs 5 and 6 are not sufficient to ensure the timely implementation of projects of common interest, the Commission may shall issue guidelines regarding the incentives laid down in this Article, point 3. (c) or (d).
Amendment 725 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and point (3) of Annex II
Amendment 726 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and point (3) of Annex II
Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of Annex II and points (2) and (3) of Annex II, except for hydro- pumped electricity storage projects, are also eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:
Amendment 728 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part 2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b),
Amendment 729 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a (a)
Amendment 730 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to Article 16(3)(a) provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation and sustainability aspects beyond Annex IV;
Amendment 731 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to Article 16(3)(a) provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity
Amendment 732 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the project has received a cross- border cost allocation decision pursuant to
Amendment 733 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the
Amendment 734 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c Amendment 735 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new) (c a) (c)(a) the implementation of the project may raise affordability issues according assessments carried out in particular by the national regulatory authority.
Amendment 736 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 4 Amendment 737 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 4 4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity, sustainability or innovation, generated by the projects
Amendment 738 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 4 4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2), (3), (4) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity or innovation, generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable, a national regulatory authority.
Amendment 739 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 4 4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points
Amendment 740 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Projects of common interest in island territories where, due to their geographical situation, it is not feasible to demonstrate a physical cross-border impact, shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate in an evaluation carried out by the relevant national authority or, where applicable, the national regulatory authority: significant positive externalities, such as effective contribution to sustainability security of supply, system flexibility or innovation , generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost-benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors.
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Amendment 1000 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 3 – point b – introductory part (b) transmission and distribution of renewable energy generation to major consumption centres and storage sites measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union-
Amendment 1001 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point i Amendment 1002 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii (ii) or e
Amendment 1003 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii (ii) or e
Amendment 1004 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii a (new) (ii a) the contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Amendment 1005 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 3 – point c (c) security of supply, interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in Annex V in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods, taking into account expected changes in climate- related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience, expected changes in the economic and social development of the area and the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas.. Where applicable, the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured.
Amendment 1006 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 4 – introductory part (4) Concerning projects falling under
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 4 – introductory part (4) Concerning projects falling under the category set out in point (1)(d) and (1)(e a new) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:
Amendment 1008 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 4 – introductory part (4) Concerning projects falling under the categor
Amendment 1009 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 4 a (new) (4 a) (a) Level of sustainability: This criterion shall be measured by assessing either the extent of the grids’ ability to integrate renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant.
Amendment 1010 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 5 – point a Amendment 1011 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 5 – point a (a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: lice-cycle greenhouse gas emission
Amendment 1012 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 5 – point a (a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: direct or indirect greenhouse gas emission reductions in different
Amendment 1013 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – point 5 |