43 Amendments of Martina WERNER related to 2015/2232(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UNFCCC,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission report of 18 November 2015 entitled "Assessment of the progress made by Member States towards the national energy efficiency targets for 2020 and towards the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU as required by Article 24 (3) of Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU",COM(2015) 574,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas increased energy efficiency, as the first fuel, and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection and supply securi, industrial competitiveness, job creation, security of energy supply, and tackling energy poverty; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its environmental targets for 20202020 energy and climate change targets (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the current projections suggest the EU will fail to reach its 2020 20% energy efficiency target with Member States commitments adding up only to 17.6% primary energy saving unless existing EU legislation is fully implemented, efforts are accelerated and existing barriers for energy efficiency investments are removed;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Energy Efficiency Directive only inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonethelesas framework for energy savings
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012the Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildremaings Directive have been adequateto be fully implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting cos and as a result the 2020 energy efficiency target is not on track to be met; Notes that it is in the interest of citizens and undertakings to reduce their energy consumption and cut costs but they cannot achieve this on their own; thus highlights the importance of a strong regulatory framework consisting of both targets and measures in order to incentivise and enable investments;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that any assessment of the implementation of the EED can at this stage offer only a partial view given its relatively recent entry into force and deadline for transposition;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that the lack of a long term outlook beyond 2020 has hindered implementation of energy efficiency legislation; notes that to ensure predictability and investor stability and continuation of the EED framework beyond 2020 is essential;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the directive’'s so-called flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures, in the form of loopholes, has seriously undermined energy efficiency measures and put in jeopardy the achievement of the 2020 target;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the case of Article 7 where the combined effect of loopholes has resulted in the effective saving targets being only half (0.75%) of the headline annual saving rate of 1.5%; recommends removing these loopholes when the directive is revised;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Highlights that the provision in Article 7 whereby Member States may require a share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty or in social housing has so far been used by only two Member States; calls for this provision to be strengthened and for a significant percentage of energy savings under energy efficiency obligation schemes to be targeted at low-income consumers; suggests a parallel provision for energy efficiency national funds and any alternative measures;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Suggests that national energy efficiency action plans, as required in article 24 of the current directive, could ask Member States to set objectives to make use of energy efficiency measures to reduce the risk of energy poverty and report on how they are meeting these objectives;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Believes that the measures for energy- efficient renovation of existing buildings need to be prioritised among the most energy-poor; calls on the Commission to propose a target to improve the efficiency of residential building stock, alongside future minimum efficiency standards for rented housing in the context of the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that 2416 Member States have made use of the possibility of alternative measures to thechosen to establish an energy efficiency obligation scheme (Article 7), and 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5); criticises the fact that seven Member States have still not introduced energy audits (Article 8);
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Suggests that Article 5 on the exemplary role of public buildings should apply to all public buildings, and not just those in central government;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Welcomes the fact that energy audits and energy management schemes under Article 8 are helping to make EU companies more competitive; calls for the implementation of cost-effective energy audit recommendations to be required in conjunction with planned maintenance, with additional incentives provided where necessary, and for Article 8 to be extended to cover all companies with high energy consumption;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more timea stable framework beyond 2020 in order to givenable administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations with a longer-term perspective to 2030 and 2050;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that buildings account for 40% of energy use in the EU, and that improving the energy efficiency of buildings is therefore of prime importance in reducing CO2 emissions and improving energy security, as well as ending energy poverty and improving health;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is required for space heating and domestic hot water and that it is therefore necessary to accelerate the modernisation of old and inefficient heating systems in Europe in order to deliver at least 20% energy efficiency gains with available technologies, including renewable heating systems;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the worldPoints out that investing in energy efficiency can boost the competitiveness of European industrial and businesses and reduce the cost of energy for private consumers;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that energy efficiency can be the best energy 'source' investment improving affordability of energy, driving down the need for additional and costly infrastructure and tackling climate change; stresses that the focus should be on measures targeting long-term savings which are cost-effective;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to treat energy efficiency as an infrastructure priority, recognising its nature and making it a crucial factor in future investments decision in Europe's energy infrastructure;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that a barrier-free internal energy marketfunctional internal energy market, including internal market for energy efficiency services, will optimise the costs of energy production and distribution and significantly improve energy efficiency across Europe;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes andv notes that phasing in and early actions under Article 7.2 are no longer relevant and that the statistical removal of energy used in transport and ETS sectors from setting the target has produced unnecessary reporting complexities and diminished the effectiveness and transparency of the energy- saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits requirement, the ambition of such must, at least, double to tap the cost-effective energy savings potential across all sectors;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses that if Member States establish a levy funded energy efficiency scheme, a minimum threshold should be targeted towards households affected by energy poverty; Stresses that Member States should demonstrate how the levy funded energy efficiency scheme is contributing to improving the worst of the existing domestic housing stock;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Takes the view that more flexibility ias needed in order to reach the EU’s climate protection and efficiency targets; calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States; takes the view that rebates should be available for targets relating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for example the CO2 targets have been exceededregards binding measures could be envisaged in the context on an overall ambitious binding energy efficiency target at EU level, translated in to individual national targets; highlights however that the continued lack of such a target necessitates strong measures at EU level;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapt strengthened in line with the EU’s climate protectionuropean Parliament's proposed binding 40% energy efficiency targets for 2030;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for an exchange of ideas and best practices among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans to ensure transparency and comparability, and integration of energy efficiency policies from all levels of government;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers energy audits for businesses to be a proven means of boosting energy efficiency; stresses the benefits of energy audits and energy management schemes for competitiveness of EU´s industry; calls for a uniform definition and enforcement of the criteria set out in Article 8 (definition of SME, audits, no double certification for cross-border business structures);
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is working on guidelines for the implementation of Articles 9 to 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to help consumers to better control their energy consumption; considers cost transparency – taking account of cost- effectiveness and technical feasibility – to be a prerequisite for energy saving; takes the view that this topic could potentially be included in the Buildings Directive;
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Points out that consumers' energy bills are still unclear and inaccurate; recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills by establishing high level principles for bills at the EU level so that key information is available to consumers in a comparable format in order to adjust consumption patterns; stresses that consumers have a diverse range of preferences and of accessible tools so the approach to information should be shaped by consumer research at the national level;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Call for minimum national energy efficiency standards for low income households;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Calls for extra support to be provided to assist fuel poor customers manage the costs of replacing less energy efficient appliances and investing in home energy efficiency and self-generation schemes;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Calls for rigorous quality assurance standards, national training programmes and single, simplified national certification systems for energy efficiency providers, supported by joined up and easy to access advice and redress frameworks[MS(1] [MS(1]This is proposed in order to remove some of the non-financial barriers to the consumer take up of energy efficiency products and services: i.e. to identify trusted traders;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for an obligation to perform national cost-benefit assessments of energy efficiency programmes rolled out through - or in combination - with local authorities, and to follow through this approach where this delivers efficiencies and cost savings for consumers;