Activities of María IRIGOYEN PÉREZ related to 2011/2034(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond
Amendments (7)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the upgrading and renewal of energy infrastructure, together with the promotion of trans-European energy networks and renewable energy sources, are essential factors for achieving the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy; notes that regional and local authorities play the most important role in the authorisation processes as well as in promoting European Innovation Partnerships (EIPs) to the general population;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that cooperation between regions in the Member States and in the EU is a necessary component for successful implementation of EIPs and takes the view that macro-regional strategies, which should be extended in future to cover other geographical areas, can serve as cooperation platforms for cross-border projects;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the EU and the Member States to set binding targets for interconnections between Member States, whether through specialised regional platforms or under regional initiatives, with a view to facilitating the planning, implementation, and oversight of the priorities charted and to drawing up investment plans and specific projects;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that the geographical obstacles inherent in their location make islands and mountain areas very difficult to integrate into the EU energy network; calls, therefore, for an EU-wide strategy to address the problems of sparsely populated regions and for that strategy to be based on greater diversification of energy sources and the promotion of renewables so as to reduce dependence on imported energy;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists on the integrity of cohesion policy and calls on the Commission to refrain from creating new sectoral funds, e.g. for energy or climate; encourages the Commission to learn from experience with cohesion policy when establishing measures for energy policy, in particular with regard to project selection, and points to the importance of providing the financing required to attain the goals laid down;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on relevant partners to better promote and profit from the benefits JESSICA and ELENA can provide for urban energy infrastructureto help cities and regions embark on viable investment projects in the fields of energy efficiency, clean-burning and renewable energy sources, and sustainable urban transport; points out the potential of cross- border funding with neighbouring countries in the framework of the ENPI;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that incentives in national regulatory systems are still insufficient, especially for higher-risk and innovative projects such as smart grids; stresses that national regulatory frameworks need to be adjusted; calls on the Commission to consider whether to set up a system of rewards and incentives for Member States and regions which not only help to ensure that projects of European interest are processed more swiftly, but also promote technology-oriented investment and qualitative improvement and innovation in energy infrastructure;