8 Amendments of Mireille D'ORNANO related to 2017/0291(COD)
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Union is committed to a sustainable, competitive, secure and decarbonised energy system19. The Energy Union and the Energy and Climate Policy Framework for 2020 to 203020 establish ambitious commitments for the Union to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 % by 2030 as compared with 1990, to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumed by at least 27 %, to make energy savings of at least 27 %, and to improve the Union’s energy security, competitiveness and sustainability. The Union is also conscious of the slippage in the timetable and the disappointing results recorded in most Member States regarding use of carbon- free forms of energy. _________________ 19 European Council Conclusions of 24 October 2014. 20 Commission Communication on a policy framework for climate and energy from 2020 to 2030 (COM(2014)0013)
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In its European Strategy for Low- Emission Mobility21 the Commission announced that in order to meet the Union's commitments at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) held in Paris in 2015, the decarbonisation of the transport sector must be acceleratedis one of the decarbonisation priorities and that therefore greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant emissions from transport should be firmly on the path towards zero- emission by mid-century. Moreover, emissions of air pollutants from transport that are harmful to health need to be significantly reduced without delay. This can be achieved by an array of policy initiatives, including the use of public procurement of clean vehicles. _________________ 21 COM(2016) 501 final. COM(2016) 501 final.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In its Communication "Europe on the Move: an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and connected mobility for all"22 the Commission underlines that increased production and uptake of clean vehicles, alternative fuels infrastructures and new mobility services taking advantage of digitalisation and automation in the Union offer multiple benefits to Europe's citizens, Member States and industries. These include safer and seamless travel and reduction of exposure to harmful pollutant emissions which are known to have a significant impact on air quality, particularly in major cities. Further, the 2017 State of the Union address stated that the objective is for the EU to become a world leader in decarbonisation. _________________ 22 COM(2017) 283 final. COM(2017) 283 final.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Innovation of new technologies helps to lower vehicle emissions, supporting the decarbonisation of the transport sector. An increased uptake of low- and zero-emission road vehicles is likely to reduce emissions of CO2 and certain pollutant emissions (particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and non-methane hydrocarbons) and to promote competitiveness and growth of the European industry in the increasing global markets for low- and zero-emission vehicles. It is however important to note that one these new innovative technologies, electric vehicles, can serve decarbonisation of the transport sector even better if the electricity powering them comes itself from carbon-free forms of energy.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Directive 2009/33/EC complements the horizontal public procurement legislation of the Union and adds sustainability criteria, and thereby aims to stimulate the market for clean and energy efficient road transport vehicles. The Commission carried out an ex-post evaluation of the Clean Vehicles Directive in 2015 concluded that the Directive was not effective insofar as it did not trigger market uptake of clean vehicles across the Union, particular due to shortcomings in its provisions on scope and vehicle purchase. The impact on reducing greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions and the impact on promoting industry competitiveness was found to have been very limited.
Amendment 99 #
(12) Setting minimum targets for clean vehicle procurement by 2025 and by 2030 at Member State level should contribute to policy certainty for markets where investments in low- and zero-emission mobility are warranted. The minimum targets support market creation throughout the Union. They provide time for the adjustment of public procurement processes and give a clear market signal. The Impact Assessment notes that Member States increasingly set targets, depending on their economic capacity and how serious the problem is. Different targets should be set for different Member States in accordance with their economic capacity (Gross Domestic Product per capita) and exposure to pollution (urban population density). The targets should also take account of the manufacturing capacity for clean vehicles in the different Member States. Minimum procurement targets should be complemented by the obligation of the contracting authorities, entities and operators to consider relevant energy and environmental aspects in all their procurement procedures. The Territorial Impact Assessment of this amended Directive illustrated that the impact will be evenly distributed among regions in the Union.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The maximum impact can be achieved if public procurement of clean vehicles is targeted in areas that have a relatively high degree of air pollution. Public authorities in Member States are encouraged to particularly focus on those areas when concluding the implementation of their domestic minimum targets and to reflect related action in their reporting under this amended Directive. It should be possible to authorise Member States to favour local manufacturers in public procurement, insofar as this will greatly reduce energy consumption linked to delivery of the vehicles in the area concerned.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Further support to market uptake of clean vehicles can be achieved by providing targeted public support measures at national and Union level. This includes better exchange of knowledge and alignment of procurement to enable actions at a scale great enough for cost reductions and market impact. The possibility of public support in favour of promoting development of infrastructures necessary for the distribution of alternative fuels is recognised in the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014-202027. However, the rules of the Treaty, and in particular Articles 107 and 108 thereof, will continue to apply to such public support, which considerably restricts its scope. _________________ 27 OJ C 200, 28.6.2014, p. 1.