197 Amendments of Nicola CAPUTO related to 2016/0375(COD)
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) This Regulation sets out the necessary legislative foundation for a reliable and transparent Governance that ensures the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union and the targets of the Energy UnionParis Agreement through complementary, coherent and ambitious efforts by the Union and its Member States, while promoting the Union's Better Regulation principles.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Energy Union should make a transition to a highly efficient energy system which focuses to a high degree on renewable energy and covers five key dimensions: energy security; the internal energy market; energy efficiency; decarbonisation; and research, innovation and competitiveness.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 20151616 recognised that the Governance of the Energy Union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the Energy Union and the achievement of its objectives. They underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy, at Union, regional and national level. They also underlined that the Governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met; and that the Governance would monitor the Member States' and the Union’s collective progress towards the achievement of the policy objectives across the five dimensions of the Energy Union. _________________ 16 Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 2015 (14632/15).
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) It is essential to intensify investment in, and the development of, advanced, sustainable biofuels derived from agricultural waste.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 b (new)
Recital 29 b (new)
(29b) It is necessary to maintain the possibility of financial assistance by means of feed-in tariffs for electricity produced from solid or gaseous fuels produced from biomass.Otherwise, some technologies for the conversion of biomass into energy would be excluded from the market, and the EU's bioeconomy and circular economy objectives would suffer as a result, as would the climate and energy objectives.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 c (new)
Recital 29 c (new)
(29c) It is necessary to promote the use of biomass from agriculture and forestry in the heating and cooling sector.This approach would make it possible to ensure consistency between the EU's policies on energy, climate and agriculture and would promote investment in the bioeconomy and the circular economy, where one of the main difficulties lies in creating mass supply chains.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a description of the policies and measur, measures and investment strategies foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives, targets and contributions set out under point (b);
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measur, measures and investment strategies to meet the objectives referred to in point (b);
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) results of consultation and involvement of local authorities, civil society, the social partners, relevant sectors and members of the public;
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point i
i. the Member State's binding national target for greenhouse gas emissions and the annual binding national limits pursuant to Regulation [ ] [ESR], but not falling short of the targets set in Article 7a(2) of Directive 98/70/EC [ESR] to be attained by 2020;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii a (new)
iiia. the trajectories to gradually increase the blending obligation for biofuels derived from agricultural waste which applies to suppliers of fossil fuels;
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii b (new)
iiib. the gradual elimination of the use of vegetable oils and energy crops in biofuels and bioliquids which entail land use change, deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii c (new)
iiic. the standards applicable to various types of biofuels and mixtures;
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the macroeconomic, environmental, health, skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in Article 7 and further specified in Annex I, for the first ten-year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projectionsbased on of existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1;
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall announce in advance the indicators that it intends to use to make such assessments.
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. If, on the basis of its assessment of the integrated national energy and climate plans and their updates pursuant to Article 12, the Commission concludes that the targets, objectives and contributions of the national plans or their updates are insufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and, in particular, for the first ten-years period, for the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency, it shall take measures at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of those objectives and targets. With regard to renewable energy, such measures and, in particular, the financing platform set up at Union level to contribute to renewable energy projects, shall take into consideration the level of ambition of contributions to the Union's 2030 target by Member States set out in the national plans and their updates.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
The Commission shall ensure that the contribution sought from the Member States for the financing platform for renewable energy projects is distributed fairly on the basis of the progress made by each Member State.
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall ensure that the recommendations are published and made accessible.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) This Regulation sets out the necessary legislative foundation for a reliable and transparent Governance that ensures the achievement of the 2030 long- term objectives and targets of the Energy Union through complementary, coherent and ambitious efforts by the Union and its Member States, while promoting the Union's Better Regulation principlesa resilient Energy Union in line with the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) if available, changes in commodity prices and land use within the Member State associated with its increased use of biomass and other forms of energy from renewable sources;
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) This regulation aims to support a just transition for citizens and regions which could be adversely impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) the estimated impact of co- production and use of first generation biofuels on the self-sufficiency and price of protein concentrates and other feed products;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Energy Union should ensure the shift to a highly energy efficient and highly renewables-based energy system cover five key dimensions: energy security; the internal energy market; energy efficiency; decarbonisation; and research, innovation and competitiveness.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give Union consumers, both households and businesses, secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy, which requires a fundamental transformation of Europe's energy system. That objective can only be achieved through coordinated action, combining both legislative and non-legislative acts at Union, local and national level as well as within the frame of macro-regional partnerships.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Commission's proposal was developed in parallel to and is adopted together with a series of initiatives in sectorial energy policy, notably with regard to renewable energy, energy efficiency and market design. Those initiatives form a package under the overarching theme of energy efficiency first, the Union’s global leadership in renewables, and a fair deal for energy consumers including by eradicating energy poverty.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Council agreed on 24 October 2014 on the 2030 Framework for Energy and Climate for the Union based on four key targets: at least 40% cut in economy wide greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions, at least 27% improvement in energy efficiency with a view to a level of 30%, at least 27% for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union, and at least 15% for electricity interconnection. It specified that the target for renewable energy is binding at Union level and that it will be fulfilled through Member States’ contributions guided by the need to deliver collectively the Union target. This Regulation must take into account the increased targets expressed in the sectorial legislations. The European Council specified on 24 October 2014 that the target for electricity interconnection should be at least 15%.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Council also concluded on 24 October 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system, without any unnecessary administrative burden, should be developed to help ensure that the Union meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix. It emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks, such as national climate programmes, national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands. It also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers, transparency and predictability for investors, inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable, safe, competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between Member States. and macro- regional partnerships between Member States. For the purposes of promoting regional cooperation between the Member States, national regulators should liaise with the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators. __________________ 14 Conclusions of the European Council 23 - 24 October 2014 (EUCO 169/14).
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Commission's Energy Union Strategy of 25 February 2015 states the need for an integrated Governance to make sure that energy-related actions at Union, macro-regional, national and local level all contribute to the Energy Union's objectives, thereby broadening the scope of Governance – beyond the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy – to all five key dimensions of the Energy Union.
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 201516 recognised that the Governance of the Energy Union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the Energy Union and the achievement of its objectives. They underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy, at Union, regional and national level. They also underlined that the Governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met; and that the Governance would monitor the Member States' and the Union’'s collective progress towards the achievement of theargets and policy objectives across the five dimensions of the Energy Union. __________________ 16 Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 2015 (14632/15).
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The transition to a low-carbonhighly energy- efficient and highly renewables-based economy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum. Achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions requires a boost to efficiency and innovation in the European economy and in particular should also lead to improvements of air quality.
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In line with the Commission's strong commitment to Better Regulation, the Energy Union Governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative burden for the Member States, the Commission and other Union Institutions and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at Union and nationmacro-regional, national and local level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a low-carbonhighly energy-efficient and highly renewables-based economy.
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The achievement of the Energy Union targets and objectives should be ensured through a combination of Union initiatives and coherent national policies set out in integrated national energy and climate plans. Sectorial Union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out planning requirements, which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level. Their introduction at different moments in time has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas. Current separate planning, reporting and monitoring in the climate and energy fields should therefore as far as possible be streamlined and integrated.
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) An assessment of the overlapping impacts of the planned policies and measures to achieve decarbonisation is necessary, namely impacts on the supply- demand balance of the EU ETS.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Member States shall ensure policy coherence between their national energy and climate plans and their long term low emission strategies with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten-year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation. They should set out national targets and objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis. The national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030set out the 2030 national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity interconnection. Member States should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment. Member States should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans and long-term climate and energy strategies in accordance, where applicable, with the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council24 and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe ("UNECE") Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters of 25 June 1998 (the "Aarhus convention"). Member States should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans. __________________ 24 Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p.30).
Amendment 363 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the Energy UnionThe Commission should facilitate the establishment of partnerships between Member States and identify the costs of non-acting together. Member States should also get the opportunity to comment on other Member States' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other Member States and ensure that common objectives are met collectively. Regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security.
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In view of the collective achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union Strategy, itt will be essential for the Commission to assess draft national plans as wiell be essential for the Commission to assessas the implementation of notified national plans and, basedby means onf progress reports, their implementation. For the first ten-year period, this concerns in particular the achievement of the Union-level in view of the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union Strategy for the first period, in particular with regard to the binding Union-level and national binding 2030 targets for energy and climate and national contributions to those targets. Such assessment should be undertaken on a biennial basis, and on an annual basis only where necessary, and should be consolidated in the Commission's State of the Energy Union reports.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and, for the first period, in particular the 20302030 binding national targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency, the Commission should take measures at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets (thereby closing any 'ambition gap'). Should progress made by the Union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery, t. The Commission should, in addition to issuinge recommendations, take measures at Union level or Member States should takerequest additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets (thereby closing any 'delivery gap'). Such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by Member States to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement. In the area of renewable energy, such measures can also include financial contributions by Member States to a financing platform managed by the Commission, which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the Union. Member States' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards. In the area of energy efficiency, additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products, buildings and transport.
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) iImplement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the Energy Union, and for the first ten- year period from 2021 to 2030 in particular the EU's 2030 targets for energy and climatlong-term climate and energy strategies and measures to achieve by 2050 a highly energy efficient and highly renewables-based energy system, which fully reflects the Energy Efficiency First principle;
Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) structure new partnerships between Member States at macro-regional level to achieve the targets and objectives of the Energy Union in a cost-optimised manner and between Member States, their city regions and local authorities;
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) ensure predictability, transparency and effective public participation in climate and energy planning undertaken by Member States to build-up a broad societal consensus around climate change and the energy transition as well as to contribute to greater investor’s certainty;
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b c (new)
(bc) support a just transition for citizens and regions which could be negatively impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy;
Amendment 487 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten-year periods starting from 2021 to 2030, corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the Member States and integrated monitoring arrangements by the European Commission. It shall define a structured, transparent, iterative process between the Commission and Member States ensuring full participation of citizens, social partners and local authorities in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation, including with regard to regional cooperation, and corresponding Commission action.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
In conjunction with this Regulation, the Commission shall develop mechanisms to encourage coordination of energy and climate policies between relevant third countries and the EU, including, where appropriate, the sharing of long-term strategies and national energy and climate plans.
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9
Amendment 517 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
(18a) ‘macro-region’ means a grouping of two or more Member States engaged in a structured partnership covering at least one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 b (new)
(18b) ‘just transition’ means a comprehensive effort to support workers and communities which could be adversely impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy;
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2019 and every tenfive years thereafter, each Member State shall notify to the Commission an integrated national energy and climate plan. The plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and Annex I. The first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030. The following plans shall cover the ten- year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plans from 2026 to 2035, from 2031 to 2040, from 2036 to 2045 and from 2041 to 2050.
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of: (i) an executive summary, a description of the consultation and involvement of stakeholders and their results, and of regional cooperation with other Member States in preparing the plan; (ii) an overview of current policy situation; (iii) a description of the consultation and involvement of local authorities, civil society, social partners, citizens and their results; (iv) a description of macro-regional partnerships established pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation and of regional cooperation with other Member States in preparing the plan and in organising together a cost-optimised highly energy-efficiency and highly renewables-based energy system;
Amendment 542 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a description of the national objectives, targets and contribution and, where applicable, targets for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union, including on energy poverty;
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a description of the policies and measur, measures and investment strategies foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives, and targets and contributions set out under point (b)s set out under points (b) and (c), including a description of the way Energy Efficiency First principle is integrated into these policies and measures;
Amendment 557 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a description of the current situation of the five dimensions of the Energy Union including with regard to the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals as well as projections with regard to the objectives and targets referred to in point (b) and (c) with already existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures;
Amendment 561 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measur, measures and investment strategies to meet the targets and objectives referred to in point (b) and (c); a description of the planned policies and measures and their individual and aggregated environmental, health, macro- economic, skills and social impact on workers and communities;
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) a list and a description of renewable energy projects of Energy Union interest elaborated pursuant to Article 11a of this Regulation;
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) Targets and objectives submitted by Member States shall only be at least equal to the ones set out in Article 4 and reflect an increased level of ambition as compared to the ones set in the latest integrated national energy and climate plan;
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. When preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the Energy Union notably the Energy Efficiency First principle and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant.;
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. When preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account the long-term greenhouse gas reduction target set out in Article 1 and ensure consistency with the national long-term strategies in Article 14;
Amendment 591 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan the following main objectives, and targets and contributions, as specified in Section A.2. and A.3 of Annex I:
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point iii
iii. where applicable, other national objectives and targets consistent with existingthe Paris Agreement and the long-term low emission strategies;
Amendment 609 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i
i. with a view to achieving the Union's binding target of at least 2735% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in Article 3 of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767], a contribution to this target in terms of the Member State's share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030, with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards;
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i a (new)
ia. the Member State's binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030, with a binding linear trajectory to achieved the target from 2021 onwards starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part A of Annex I of Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC, and pursuant to [Article 3] of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767];
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
ib. the Member State's linear trajectories for the overall share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2030 onwards consistent with the long-term energy and climate strategies; as well as long-term strategy and trajectory for renewable energy produced and self-consumed by household consumers to facilitate consumers' small-scale renewable self- generation projects;
Amendment 629 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
ib. the Member States interim targets based on a linear trajectory starting in 2022 and then every two years up to 2028, which is compatible with the Member State's binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030;
Amendment 631 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii
ii. the Member State's trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling, electricity, and transport sectors;
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii a (new)
iia. the Member State's share of as well as trajectories and objectives for energy from renewable sources produced by cities, renewable energy communities and self-consumers in 2030 and renewable energy trajectories from 2021 to 2030 including expected total gross final energy consumption
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 2
Member States shall express their contributionenergy efficiency targets in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030, with a binding linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards. They shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used;
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
(4a) Share of energy efficiency measures (under Article 7a and 7b of the Energy Efficiency Directive) to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 697 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 4
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 4
(4) national objectives with regard to deployment of domestic renewable energy sources (notably renewable energy);, demand response and storage and the uptake of energy efficiency measures.
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
(2) key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy;
Amendment 716 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 a (new)
(3a) indicators on flexibility from generation, demand-side, storage, and interconnection, measured in terms of flexible capacity available (MW) and volumes valorised in the different markets (MWh);
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 b (new)
(3b) national objectives related to the deployment of smart grids and storage, the growth of demand response and smart self-consumption; objectives related to the advancement of aggregation;
Amendment 719 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 c (new)
(3c) national objectives related to the non-discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation, in all energy markets;
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 d (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 d (new)
(3d) national objectives with regard to ensuring consumer participation in the energy system and consumer outcome and benefits from new technologies, including smart meters. This shall include all residential, commercial and industrial consumers, and shall measure various indicators including self-generation and community projects, selling demand response in the markets, and access to smart meters and real-time price signals and user-friendly information to shift demand. These indicators shall be measured in terms of the number of consumers engaged, net revenue for consumers, the capacity of the consumer participation (MW) and the volumes shifted (MWh);
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 4 a (new)
(4a) national objectives with regard to energy poverty and vulnerable consumers, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met and a national action plan to achieve those objectives which could include providing benefits in social security systems to ensure the necessary energy supply to vulnerable customers or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements to address energy poverty where identified; for this purpose Member States shall : (a) define the concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on the EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of houses; (b) continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share those data in the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV).
Amendment 738 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
(2) national 2050 objectives for the deployment of low carbon technologies ensuring a highly efficiency and highly renewable-based system;
Amendment 750 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 770 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
Amendment 798 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
National policies and measur, measures and investments strategies for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union
Amendment 802 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Member States shall describe, in accordance with Annex I, in their integrated national energy and climate plan, the main existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures to achieve in particular the objectives set out in the national plan, including measures to ensure regional cooperation and appropriate financing at national, local and regional level.
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The description of the main existing and planned policies and measures to achieve the objectives set out in the national plans shall be accompanied by an overview of the investments needed to achieve these objectives;
Amendment 810 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall describe, in accordance with the structure and format specified in Annex I, the current situation for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union including of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the time of submission of the national plan or on the basis of the latest available information. As of 1st January 2019, the expected effect on the supply- demand balance of the ETS of planned policies or significant changes to existing policies shall be calculated as specified in Annex of this Regulation. Member States shall also set out and describe projections for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union for the first ten-year period at least until 2040 (including for the year 2030) expected to result from existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures.
Amendment 812 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall describe in their integrated national energy and climate plan their assessment, at national and where applicable macro-regional level, of:
Amendment 819 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the macroeconomic, health, environmental, skills and social impact on workers and communities of the planned policies and measures referred to in Article 7 and further specified in Annex I, for the first ten-year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1;
Amendment 825 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) interactions between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten- year period at least until the year 2030.This shall also include a quantitative assessment of the extent to which each of the Member State's planned policies and measures affect the supply-demand balance of the ETS. Projections concerning security of supply, infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios.
Amendment 836 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2018 and every tenfive years thereafter Member States shall prepare and submit to the Commission a draft of the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 3(1).
Amendment 847 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission may issue recommendations on the draft plans to Member States in accordance with Article 28. Those recommendations shall in particular set outshall assess the draft plans and issue country-specific recommendations to Member States in accordance with Article 28 in order to:
Amendment 851 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the level of ambition of objectives, targets and contributions in view ofensure the collectively achievingement by Member States of the Energy Union objectives and notably the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiencytargets of all dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 853 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensure the achievement by Member States of national binding targets;
Amendment 854 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) improve existing and planned policies and, measures relating to Member States' and Union level objectives and other policies and measuresand investment strategies included in national energy and climate plans including those of potential cross-border relevance;
Amendment 856 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) suggest the adoption of additional policies and measures in national energy and climate plans;
Amendment 858 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) interactions between andensure consistency of existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures included in the integrated national energy and climate plan within one dimension and among different dimensions of the Energy Union.;
Amendment 863 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) ensure the consistency of the investment strategies and instruments with the Member State's policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets set out under Article 3.2 (b) and (c).
Amendment 885 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In a spirit of partnership, Member States shall establish a permanent Energy Dialogue to support active engagement of local authorities, civil society, social partners, investors, any other relevant stakeholders and the general public in managing the energy transition, including energy poverty and promoting a just transition.
Amendment 888 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States shall submit to this Energy Dialogue different options and scenarios envisaged for their short, medium and long-term energy and climate policies, together with a cost- benefit analysis for each option
Amendment 889 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1b. Member States shall include in the submission of their final integrated national energy and climate plan and of their progress reports to the Commission a summary of the public's views and the way they have been take into consideration;
Amendment 895 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
Amendment 903 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall cooperate with each other at macro-regional level to effectively meet the targets, and objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan.
Amendment 912 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall, well before submitting their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the Commission pursuant to Article 9(1), identify opportunities for macro-regional cooperationpartnerships and consult neighbouring Member States and the other Member States expressing an interest. Member States shall set out in their draft integrated national energy and climate plans the results of such regional consultation, including where applicable how comments have been taken into account.
Amendment 922 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. For the purposes specified in paragraph 1, Member States shall continue to cooperate at macro-regional level when implementing the policies and measures of their plans.
Amendment 925 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Amendment 931 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the targets, objectives and contributionrelated investment strategies are sufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and for the first ten-years period in particular the targets of the Union's 2030 Climate and Energy Framework;
Amendment 935 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the existing and foreseen policies, measures and related investment strategies are sufficient for the achievement of the national binding targets referred to in Article 4 of this Regulation;
Amendment 943 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Amendment 944 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 984 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall prepare and report to the Commission by 1 January 202019 and every 10 years thereafter their long-term low emission strategies with a 50 years perspective as set out in Annex II (new), however, for the purposes of meeting the Paris Agreement goals, the first long-term low emission strategies shall have 2050 as a starting point, to contribute to:
Amendment 1024 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) links to other national long-term planning.objectives, planning and other policies and measures;
Amendment 1029 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the investments, differentiated between public and private investments, required to effectively implement the long- term low emission strategies.
Amendment 1031 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The long-term low emission strategies and the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in Article 3 shouldmust be consistent with each other.
Amendment 1039 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall support Member States in their preparation of long-term strategies by providing information on the state of the underlying scientific knowledge and technological development relevant to achieving the objectives referred to in Article 1. The Commission shall also provide opportunities for Member States and other stakeholders to provide additional information and discuss their perspectives and produce best practice and guidance for Member States to use during the development and implementation phase of their strategies.
Amendment 1052 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) information on the progress accomplished towards reaching the targets, and objectives and contributions set out in the integrated national energy and climate plan, and towards implementing the policies and measures necessary to meet them;
Amendment 1053 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the information referred to and on the progress accomplished towards reaching the targets, objectives and commitments set out in the long-term energy and climate strategies in Article 14;
Amendment 1058 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) progress towards financing measures and policies foreseen to meet the targets and objectives set out in the national energy and climate plan.
Amendment 1065 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall make available to the public the reports submitted to the Commission pursuant to this Article.
Amendment 1109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
(1) the trajectory for primary and final energy consumption from 2020 to 2030 as the national energy savings contributionbinding targets to achieving the Union-level 2030 target including underlying methodology;
Amendment 1118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
(1) implemented, adopted and planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency contributionnational binding targets for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in Article 6, including planned measures and instruments (also of financial nature) to promote the energy performance of buildings, measures to utilise energy efficiency potentials of gas and electricity infrastructure and other measures to promote energy efficiency;
Amendment 1122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4
(4) long-term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings, including policies and measures to stimulate cost-effective deep and staged deep renovation; as well as the planned renovation rate and the summarised results of the public consultation according to Article 2 (a) (3) of [EPBD recast];
Amendment 1125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
(4a) policy and measures specially targeting the worst performing segments of the national building stock, energy poor consumers, social housing and households subject to split-incentive dilemma according to Article 2 (a) of [EPBD recast];
Amendment 1127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5 a (new)
(5a) policies and measures to develop the economic potential of high efficient cogeneration and efficient heating and cooling systems in line with Article 14 of the EED;
Amendment 1147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) key national objectives for electricity and gas distribution and transmission infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 1165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) national objectives with regards to energy poverty, inclu and vulnerable consumers and data shared in the European Poverty Observatory (EPOV) regarding the number of households in energy poverty;
Amendment 1201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall use the online platform for the purposes of submitting to the Commission the reports referred to in this Chapter once the platform becomes operational. The final reports shall be made available to the public.
Amendment 1205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By 31 October 2021 and every second year thereafter, the Commission shall assess, in particular on the basis of the integrated national energy and climate progress reports, of other information reported under this Regulation of data from the European Environment Agency, of the indicators and of European statistics where available:
Amendment 1213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the progress made by each Member State towards meeting its national binding targets, and objectives and contributions and implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national energy and climate plan;
Amendment 1222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the appropriateness of the investment strategies and instruments for the Member States’ policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets.
Amendment 1229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. In the area of renewable energy, as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a binding linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 2735% in 2030 as referred to in Article 4(a)(2)(i).
Amendment 1242 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In the area of energy efficiency, as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at Union level of 1 1321 Mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987846 Mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in Article 6(1)(a)4(b), on the basis of a linear trajectory, starting from 1483 Mtoe of primary energy consumption and 1086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020.
Amendment 1256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) considerassess whether individual Member States are on track to meet their national binding target and whether the Union's milestonetarget of no more than 1483 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved;
Amendment 1263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the accuracy of the Member State estimates of the effect of national level overlapping policies and measures on the supply-demand balance of the EU ETS, or, in absence of such estimates, conduct its own assessment of the same impact;
Amendment 1264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) the overall effect of Union level overlapping policies and measures on the supply-demand balance of the EU ETS.
Amendment 1293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. If, on the basis of its aggregate assessment of Member States' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to Article 25(1)(a), and supported by other information sources, as appropriate, the Commission concludes that the Union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the Energy Union and, in particular, for the first ten-years period, the targets of the Union's 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy, it mayshall issue recommendations to all Member States pursuant to Article 28 to mitigate such risk. The Commission shall, as appropriate, take measures at Union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure, in particular, the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency. With regard to renewable energy, such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by Member States to contribute to the Union's 2030 target.
Amendment 1326 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If, in the area of renewable energy, without prejudice to the measures at Union level set out in paragraph 3, the Commission concludes, based on its assessment pursuant to Article 25(1) and (2) in the year 2023, that the linear Union trajectory referred to in Article 25(2)and every two years thereafter, that a Member State is not making sufficient progress to comply with its not collectively met, Member States shall ensure by the year 2024ational binding target, the Member States concerned shall submit to the Commission by the year 2024 and every two years thereafter an action plan ensuring that any emerging gap is covered by additional measures, such as:
Amendment 1368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) making a financial contribution to athe financing platform set up at Union level pursuant to Article 11 a of this Regulation, contributing to renewable energy projects and managed directly or indirectly by the Commission;
Amendment 1380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Such measures shall take into account the level of ambition of early contributions to the Union's 2030 targetcompliance with their national binding target and trajectory for renewable energy by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1398 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. If, in the area of energy efficiency, without prejudice to other measures at Union level pursuant to paragraph 3, the Commission concludes, based on its assessment pursuant to Article 25(1) and (3), in the year 2023 that progress towards collectively achieving the Union’s energy efficiency target mentioned national binding the first subparagraph of Article 25(3)argets is insufficient, it shall take measures by the year 2024 in addition to those set out in Directive 2010/31/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016) 765] and Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016) 761] to ensure that the Union's binding 2030 energy efficiency targets are met. Such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of:
Amendment 1449 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k b (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k b (new)
(kb) an overall assessment of the contribution of local authorities to the achievement of the targets and objectives of the Energy Union;
Amendment 1498 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 – point iii
iii. Consultations with stakeholders, including social partners, and engagement of civil society and citizens
Amendment 1500 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.4 – point -i (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.4 – point -i (new)
-i. Description of macro-regional partnerships
Amendment 1502 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2
2. NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND TARGETTARGETS AND OBJECTIVES
Amendment 1504 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1
2.1.1. GHG emissions and removals (for the plan covering the period from 2021 to 2030, the 2030 Framework target of at least 40% domestic reduction in economy- wide greenhouse gas emissions as compared to 1990)1 __________________ 1. Consistency to be ensured with long-term low emission strategies pursuant to Article 14
Amendment 1506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point i a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point i a (new)
ia. The Member State’s national 2030 target and trajectories from 2021 onwards for enhancing removals from sinks
Amendment 1508 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point ii
ii. If applicable, oOther national objectives and targets consistent with existingthe Paris Agreement and the long-term low emission strategies leading to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within the Union by 2050 at the latest. If applicable, other objectives and targets, including sector targets and adaptation goals
Amendment 1511 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point i
i. The Member State's planned share ofbinding national target for energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 as its national contribution to achieve the binding EU-level target of at least 27% in 2030set out in Annex Ia (new)
Amendment 1512 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii
ii. A linear trajectory for the overall share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030; as well as long-term strategy and trajectory for renewable energy produced and self- consumed by household consumers to facilitate consumer's small-scale renewable self-generation projects;
Amendment 1513 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii a (new)
iia. The Member State’s interim targets based on a linear trajectory starting in 2022 and then every two years up to 2028
Amendment 1516 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point iii a (new)
iiia. The Member State's share of as well as trajectories and objectives for energy from renewable sources produced by cities, renewable energy communities and self-consumers in 2030 and renewable energy trajectories from 2021 to 2030 including expected total gross final energy consumption
Amendment 1518 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point vi a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point vi a (new)
via. Other national objectives and targets consistent with the Paris Agreement and the long term emissions strategies
Amendment 1525 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point i
i. The indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the Union's bindingMember State's binding national target for energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in Article 1(1) and, Article 3(4) of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)761], based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity; and Annex XX (new), expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030, with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used
Amendment 1527 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point ii
ii. Cumulative amount of energy savings to be achieved over the period 2021-2030 and following periods up to 2050 under Article 7 on energy saving obligations of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)761],
Amendment 1528 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iii
iii. Objectives for 2030 and 2040 for the long-term renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings (both public and private), with the aim of providing for the decarbonisation of the building stock by 2050 and delivering affordability for tenants and owners of the buildings including policies and actions to target the worst performing segments of the national building stock.
Amendment 1533 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iv a (new)
iva. Share of energy efficiency measures (under Article 7a and 7b of the Energy Efficiency Directive) to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 1537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point ii
ii. National objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from fossil fuels (oil, coal and gas), from third countries
Amendment 1539 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point iv
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point iv
iv. National objectives with regard to deployment of domestic renewable energy sources (notably renewable energy), demand response and storage and the uptake of energy efficiency measures
Amendment 1548 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i a (new)
ia. Indicators on flexibility from generation, demand-side, storage, and interconnection, measured in terms of flexible capacity available (MW) and volumes valorised in the different markets (MWh)
Amendment 1550 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i b (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i b (new)
ib. National objectives related to the deployment of smart grids and storage, the growth of demand response and smart self-consumption; objectives related to the advancement of aggregation
Amendment 1552 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i c (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i c (new)
ic. National objectives related to the non-discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation, in all energy markets
Amendment 1556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point ii a (new)
iia. National objectives with regard to ensuring consumer participation in the energy system and consumer outcome and benefits from new technologies, including smart meter. This shall include all residential, commercial and industrial consumers, and shall measure various indicators including self-generation and community projects, selling demand response in the markets, and access to smart meters, real-time price signals and user-friendly information to shift demand. These indicators shall be measured in terms of the number of consumers engaged, net revenue for consumers, the capacity of the consumer participation (MW) and the volumes shifted (MWh)
Amendment 1559 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.4
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.4
2.4.4. Energy poverty National objectives with regard to energy poverty and vulnerable consumers, including a timeframe for when the objectives shall be met ould be met and a national action plan to achieve those objectives which could include providing benefits in social security systems to ensure the necessary energy supply to vulnerable customers or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements to address energy poverty where identified; for this purpose Member States shall: i. define the concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on the EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of the building stock ii. continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share this data in the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV)
Amendment 1562 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.5 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.5 – point ii
ii. If appropriate, national objectives including long-term targets (2050) for the deployment of low-carbon technologies ensuring a highly energy efficient and highly renewable-based system, including for decarbonising energy - and carbon- intensive industrial sectors and, if applicable, for related carbon transport and storage infrastructure
Amendment 1563 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – title
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – title
3. POLICIES AND MEASURES AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Amendment 1565 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point i
i. Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation [ ] [ESR] as referred to in 2.1.1 and policies and measures to comply with Regulation [ ] [LULUCF ], covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals, with an outlook to the long-term vision and goal to become a low-carbon economy with a 50 years perspectivenear-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the Paris Agreement
Amendment 1568 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point iii a (new)
iiia. Overview of the investments needed to achieve the target
Amendment 1570 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point i
i. Policies and measures to achieve the 2030 national contribution to the binding EU-level 2030binding target for renewable energy and trajectories as presented in 2.1.2 including sector - and technology-specific measures6 __________________ 6. When planning these measures, Member States shall take into account the end of life of existing installations and the potential for repowering.
Amendment 1574 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv
iv. Specific measures to introduce a one-stop-shop, streamline administrative procedures, provide information and training, and empower renewable self- consumers and energy communities. Expected impact in terms of triggered new renewable energy capacity
Amendment 1578 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv a (new)
iva. Specific measures to confer the right to and encourage all consumers to become renewable self-consumers, individually and collectively, producing, storing, self-consuming and selling their renewable energy, and expected impact in terms of triggered new renewable energy capacity
Amendment 1579 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point vi a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point vi a (new)
via. Overview of the investments needed to achieve the target
Amendment 1580 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv b (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv b (new)
ivb. Specific measures to facilitate the growth of the purchase of energy from renewable sources by corporate customers in accordance with article 15.9 of Recast RES Directive
Amendment 1585 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – point iv a (new)
iva. National policies and measures foreseen to phase out fossil fuel and its related subsidies
Amendment 1588 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
Planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in 2.2, including planned measures and instruments (also of financial nature) to promote the energy performance of buildings, in particular as regards the following:
Amendment 1593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iii a (new)
iiia. Description of measures to promote energy savings in households affected by energy poverty, in social housing as well as for tenants
Amendment 1595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iv
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iv
iv. Other planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in 2.2 (for example measures to promote the exemplary role of public buildings and energy-efficient public procurement, measures to promote energy audits and energy management systems9, consumer information and training measures10, and other measures to promote energy efficiency)11 __________________ 9 In accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU. 10 In accordance with Articles 12 and 17 of Directive 2012/27/EU 11 In accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2012/27/EU.
Amendment 1597 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point vii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point vii a (new)
viia. Overview of the investments needed to achieve the target
Amendment 1609 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii
ii. Measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production, including the roll-out of intraday market coupling and cross- border balancing markets, adjustment of product definitions, equal treatment for all market actors, and the removal of barriers to aggregation
Amendment 1611 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii a (new)
iia. Measures to ensure the non- discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation, in all energy markets
Amendment 1613 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii
iii. Measures to ensure priority access and dispatch of electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration and prevent the curtailment or re-dispatch of this electricity18 __________________ 18In accordance with [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864 and recast of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 as proposed by COM(2016) 861]related to the adaptation of system operation rules and practices to enhance system flexibility; measures related to the use of dispatching rules which serve the achievement of the national renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; measures related to the use of rules which minimise and compensate renewable energy re-dispatching and curtailment; measures to advance aggregation
Amendment 1615 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii a (new)
iiia. Measures for the deployment of smart grids and storage, the growth of demand response and smart self- consumption
Amendment 1617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iv a (new)
iva. Measures related to the adjustment of charges for access to and use of the network, to support the uptake of storage, self-generation, self-consumption, demand response, including through aggregation
Amendment 1625 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.5 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.5 a (new)
3.5a. Energy Efficiency First Principle Description of how the dimensions and the policies and measures are taking into account the Energy Efficiency First Principle
Amendment 1630 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point i
i. Current energy mix, domestic energy resources, including demand response, import dependency, including relevant risks
Amendment 1632 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point ii
ii. Projections of development with existing policies and measures at least until 2040 (including for the year 2030) while fully taking into account the achievement of the 2020 and 2030 energy efficiency and renewable energy targets
Amendment 1636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.6 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.6 a (new)
4.6a. Energy Efficiency First Principle Description of how the dimensions and the policies and measures are taking into account the Energy Efficiency First Principle
Amendment 1638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1
5.1. Impacts of planned policies and measur, measures and investment strategies described in section 3 on energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals including comparison to projections with existing policies and measures (as described in section 4).
Amendment 1640 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1 – point ii
ii. Assessment of policy interactions (between existing and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing and planned policies and measures of different dimensions) at least until the last year of the period covered by the plan, in particular to establish a robust understanding of the impact of energy efficiency / energy savings policies on the sizing of the energy system and to reduce the risk of stranded investments in energy supply
Amendment 1647 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.1 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.1 (new)
5.2.1. Consumer, competitiveness and economic impacts i. Expected trends in long term consumer energy prices and/or energy costs ii. Energy poverty impacts and related policy measures iii. Trade impacts, industrial competitiveness iv. Relevant industrial strategies or restructuring plans v. Assessment of distributive impact of the costs and benefits of support schemes for renewables and of network costs
Amendment 1649 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.2 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.2 (new)
5.2.2. Social impacts and the ‘just transition’ i. Employment implications of strategy (sectors likely to grow or contract) ii. Development of alternative industries, regional development, state aid implications, educational and skills aspects (retraining etc.)
Amendment 1651 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.3 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.3 (new)
5.2.3. Health and wellbeing i. Implications for air quality and related health effects ii. Other health and wellbeing impacts (e.g. water, noise or other pollution, walking and cycling expansion, commuting or other transport changes etc.)
Amendment 1653 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.4 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.4 (new)
5.2.4. Environmental impacts i. Details of any strategic environmental assessment or environmental impact assessments related to the strategy or national plans ii. Water-related aspects e.g. water demand or extraction (taking account of potential future climate change), impacts on water or marine habitats of hydro or tidal power etc. iii. Environmental (and climate) impacts of any increased mobilisation of bioenergy use (crop-based biofuels, forest biomass etc.) and relationship to strategy for removals in the land use sector
Amendment 1655 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.5 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.5 (new)
5.2.5. Any other environmental issues
Amendment 1658 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 a (new)
Amendment 1662 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
Annex I a (new)
Annex Ia Opportunity-based macro-regional partnerships: 1. Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP): Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden 2. Central and South-Eastern Europe Connectivity (CESEC): Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia 3. Central-West Regional Energy Market (CWREM): Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain 4. Euro-Mediterranean partnership (Euromed): Croatia, Cyprus, France, Italy, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain 5. Northern Seas Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom