3 Amendments of Béla KOVÁCS related to 2012/2259(INI)
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new) (after subheading "Infrastructure requirements")
Paragraph 10 a (new) (after subheading "Infrastructure requirements")
10 a. Notes that renewable energy resources can be: a) Costly. For example, installation of solar panels; setting up a power station for a geometrical type of energy; manufacture and implementation of wind farms; construction of barrage for tidal and wave types of energy; hydrological or Hydroelectric Power are costly to built. b) Can bring damage to the environment. For example, tidal type of energy has a negative impact on wildlife and may reduce tidal flow and impede flow of sewage out to sea. Solar panels gather dust. Hydroelectric Power can cause the flooding of surrounding communities and landscapes; dams have major ecological impacts on local hydrology. When burned wood gives off atmospheric pollutants, including greenhouse gases. c) Can have limited locations. Wind doesn't blow all the time; geothermal and volcanic activity might calm down, leaving power stations redundant. d) Can be low persistent to noise: a level of noise from a wind turbine. For all these reasons it is important for the Commission to take these points into the consideration in order to conserve the environment;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new) (after subheading "Innovation and R&D")
Paragraph 21 a (new) (after subheading "Innovation and R&D")
21 a. Notes that the issues concerning renewable energy sources as well as energy efficiency are of great importance to SMEs.
Amendment 364 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new) (after subheading "Innovation and R&D")
Paragraph 21 b (new) (after subheading "Innovation and R&D")
21 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to change framework guidelines for companies that are SMEs to receive preferred status with subsidies and grants over large companies;