Activities of Marcus PRETZELL related to 2015/2323(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Delivering a New Deal for Energy Consumers
Amendments (35)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
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2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and renewables- basedliberalisation of the energy markets paving the way for increased participation of SMEs and simultaneously offering consumers the possibility to choose both their provider and their energy mix;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
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2. Is concerned that the liberalisation and integration of the retail energy markets is still not complete, resulting in inenergy markets covering balancing, redispatch, load control, capacity management, congestion management, grid management, wholesale and retail is still not complete, and that unbundling allowing for both, independent system operators and transmission operators, has, so far, not been achieved. All these pre-requisites are needed to ensure sufficient competition and choice of suppliers;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
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3. Urges the Commission to take concrete action to better link wholesale andall energy markets especially with the retail markets, and to achieve a phasing-out of regulated prices;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
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4. Calls for further measures to make switching between providers easier and faster, including a shortened switching period and effective data portabilityin accordance with the respective contracts as well as effective data portability while assuring customers’ authority over their data, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
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a. provideallow citizens withto choose stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, energy-efficient products and housing;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
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b. empowerallow citizens, should they want to, to produce and store their own clean energy, take energy-saving measures, and become active participants in the energy market through consumer choice and the possibility of safely and confidently participating in demand respon, but on real market conditions and without being subsidised;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
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5. Stresses the importance of access to real time or near real time information on energy mix and consumption ands well as related costs; calls therefore for the rapid deployment of ICT, e.g. mobile applications, online platforms, data hubs and smart meters within a clear framework on data protection, security, and access to data for all market participants, thereby enassuring that consumers retain controlstrict authority over their data;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
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6. Calls on the Commission to take further action to improve the frequency of energy bills and their clarity and transparency as regards types of energy sources, consumption and price structure; calls for EU guidelines on price comparison tools, e.g. on revealing transparency and reliability, and for access for all consumers to at least one price comparison tool for energy services well as better competition of all market players, regardless of whether these are large scale companies or SMEs;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
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7. Believes that a key objective of the review of the electricity market design should be to give consumers a better understanding of the composition and functioning of the energy markets and the composition of energy prices including the add-ons for ETS, renewable energy etc., more choices and better control over their participation in a fully functioning and efficient energy market; calls for simple market access and electricity balancing responsibility for prosumers, fair distribution of costs and benefits, and a high level of consumer protection;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
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4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more decentralised and democratic energy system which benefits society as a wholeenergy system, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, and empowerspermit them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
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5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
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6. Calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to rigorously ensure fullenhance the implementation of the Third Energy Package, and calls for its revision to take account of the following recommendations:
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
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a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respectenergy mix and the prices of the different energy sources and information on switching; insists that clear language must be used;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
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7. Insists that the provisions on switching, as set out in the Third Energy Package, should be fully implemented by Member States, and that national legislation must guarantee consumers the right to change suppliers in a quick, easy and cost-free way, with no termination fees or and easy way, with no penalties;
Amendment 212 #
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Amendment 236 #
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Amendment 261 #
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Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution
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12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non- discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
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13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes;
Amendment 309 #
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Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
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15. Calls on the Commission to step up its support for the Covenant of Mayors, so as to expand and further develop it as a tool to promote self-generation and energy efficiency measures, fight energy poverty, facilitate the exchange of best practices between all local authorities, regions and Member States, and ensure that all local authorities are aware of the financial support available to them;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
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17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
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18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills rise;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution
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19. Highlights the need to developSuggests the introduction and application of smart appliances which automate the management ofically adjust the energy demand in response to price signals;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution
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20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should onlynot be provided to third parties bywithout consumers' explicit consentapproval; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information;
Amendment 373 #
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Amendment 389 #
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Amendment 395 #
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Amendment 407 #
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Amendment 420 #
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Amendment 429 #
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Amendment 437 #
Motion for a resolution
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