33 Amendments of Molly SCOTT CATO related to 2016/0375(COD)
Amendment 38 #
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 and climate policies and foster regional cooperation between Member States, in order to maintain and enhance carbon sink function of the affected ecosystems and long term sustainability of the resources used. _________________ 14 Conclusions of the European Council 23 - 24 October 2014 (EUCO 169/14).
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Given the complex and finite yet renewable nature of the resources used for bioenergy, it is important to support only those energy sources that do not compete with other sectors and are shown by realistic and accurate accounting of carbon to have positive results beneficial for the climate.It should be demonstrated by holistic and comprehensive assessment that they are coherent with other EU policy objectives including biodiversity, development policy and food security.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the main objective of the Energy Union Governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union and in particular the targets of the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy. This Regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate. While Member States need flexibility to choose policies that are best-matched to their national energy mix and preferences, that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration, increased competitionwith the principle of resource use hierarchies due to increased competition for finite natural resources between energy and material use and food, the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low-carbon economy.
Amendment 58 #
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 2030 national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, and energy efficiency and targets on electricity interconnection. Member States should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) For each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union, Member States should ensure that EU funding from the 2014 - 2020 multiannual financial framework is included into integrated national energy and climate plans.National allocations from the post- 2020 multiannual financial framework should actively contribute to the achievement of national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy and energy efficiency.For doing so, the programming process at national and local level for the post-2020 multiannual financial framework should take place in combination with Commission assessment of integrated national energy and climate plans to reflect high ambition, in particular in the light of the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) 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 investors' certainty.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) the national binding targets related to the decarbonisation (greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy) and the energy efficiency dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
(iv a) realistic, accurate, holistic and comprehensive assessments of the climate change mitigation potential of different sources of energy, the level of impact on levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere and time needed for mitigation processes to start reducing GHG concentrations.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) ensure the achievement by Member States of national binding targets;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity, industry, transport, the buildings sector (residential and tertiary), agriculture and land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF)a post 2020 target for enhancing sinks beyond net carbon emission neutrality for land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), which are in line with EU commitments to limit the temperature rise to 1.5 °C;
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the progress made at Union level towards meeting the objectives of the Energy Union, including for the first ten- year period the Union's 2030 targets for energy and climate, notably in view of avoiding any gaps to the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency and in view of the revised EU climate and energy action as appropriate, as outlined in Article 38;
Amendment 182 #
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 linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 27% in 2030 as referred to in Article 4(a)(2)(i). This shall include holistic and comprehensive assessment with a view to maintaining and enhancing carbon sink capacity and GHG emission reduction.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) assess developments in bioenergy in the renewable energy mix on the sustainability of resource use, inter alia carbon sinking by forest areas and peatlands, and the effects on food security and land tenure;
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – title
Article 26 – title
Follow-up in case of inconsistencies with overarching Energy Union objectives and targets under the Effort Sharing Regulation and the Renewable Energy Directive [recast of Dir.2009/28/EC]
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 2026 and every five years thereafter on the operation and implementation of this Regulation, its contribution to the Governance of the Energy Union and the conformity of the planning, reporting and monitoring provisions of this Regulation with other Union legislation or future decisions relating to the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement. The Commission may make proposals ifadequacy of its contribution to the goals of Paris Agreement. The reports shall be accompanied by proposals to enhance the Union's climate and energy action as appropriate.
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – Section B – subsection 4 a (new)
Annex I – Part 1 – Section B – subsection 4 a (new)
4a. Reporting the current state of the resource, including status and sustainability of forest or peatland biomass feedstocks used for energy, and impacts on carbon sinks and biodiversity.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – Section B – subsection 4 b (new)
Annex I – Part 1 – Section B – subsection 4 b (new)
4b. Reporting the current state of social sustainability of the resource use; social impacts including regarding rights of local people that depend on forests.
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – Section B – subsection 5 – point 5.2
Annex I – Part 1 – Section B – subsection 5 – point 5.2
5.2. Macroeconomic, environmental, skills and social impacts (in terms of costs and benefits as well as cost-effectiveness) of the planned policies and measures described in section 3 at least until the last year of the period covered by the plan, including comparison to projections with existing policies and measures. These should also include evaluation of social impacts of biomass use especially regarding people that depend on forests
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – Section B – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point 5 a (new)
Annex I – Part 2 – Section B – paragraph 2 – point 3 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) Reporting on forest area, including (a) deforestation (b) afforestation (including composition/type of regrowth) (c) yearly increment (d) annual harvests.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) origin and volume of energy, in energy units, from renewable sources generated and consumed in electricity, heating and cooling, differentiated by type as listed in Article 2(a) to [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767] and sector;
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the volume of and energy from renewable sources supplied for consumption and used in transport, including biofuels from food and feed stocks, biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX to [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767], renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, waste-based fossil fuels and renewable electricity supplied for consumption and used in transport, differentiated by type of feedstock and fuel, origin, and greenhouse gas saving;
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) the estimated net greenhouse gas emission saving due to the use of energy from renewable sources in transport, including emissions from indirect land- use change (1) Fuel type (a) bioethanol (b) biodiesel (2) Biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops (3) Advanced biofuels and bioliquids (4) Other (differentiated by type and feedstock)
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point i
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point i
i) Branches and tree tops (reporting is voluntary)
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point ii
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point ii
ii) Stumps (reporting is voluntary)
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
iiia) precommercial thinnings or trimmings
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point b – point i
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point b – point i
i) Bark (reporting is voluntary)
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
iiia) precommercial thinnings or trimmings
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 2 – point b a (new)
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) manure, slurry and other animal waste
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The EU bioenergy sustainability report on energy from biomass to be adopted biennially starting 2022 and published by the Commission together with the State of the Energy Union report pursuant to Article 29(2)(d), shall contain as a minimum the following information:
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) in respect of both third countries and Member States that are a significant source of raw material for biofuel, bioliquids and biomass fuels consumed within the Union, whether the country has ratified and implemented: – the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora;
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
(bb) evaluation of the effectiveness of bioenergy policy and sustainability criteria in safeguarding climate, carbon sinking, biodiversity food security and people's rights;
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) in respect of both third countries and Member States that are a significant source of raw materials for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels consumed within the Union, on national measures taken to respect the sustainability criteria and greenhouse gas saving criteria set out in Article 26, paragraphs 2 to 7, of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767], for soil, water and air protection.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex VIII – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) the impact on social sustainability in the Union and in third countries of increased demand for biofuel, the impact of Union biofuel policy on the availability of foodstuffs at affordable prices, in particular for people living in developing countries, and wider development issues. Reports shall address the respect of land- use rights. Reports shall state, both for third countries and Member States that are a significant source of raw material for biofuel, bioliquid or biomass fuel consumed within the Union, whether the country has ratified and implemented each of the following Conventions of the International Labour Organisation: Nos 29, 87, 100, 111, 138, 182, and 169.1a The Commission shall, if appropriate, propose corrective action, in particular if evidence shows that biofuel production has a significant impact on food prices or on land-use rights, in particular the rights of local and indigenous communities in developing countries. __________________ 1a Convention concerning Forced or Compulsory Labour (No 29); Convention concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise (No 87); Convention concerning Equal Remuneration of Men and Women Workers for Work of Equal Value (No 100); Convention concerning Discrimination in Respect of Employment and Occupation (No 111); Convention concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment (No 138); Convention concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour (No 182); Convention concerning Indigenous and Tribal People's Rights (N° 169).