Activities of Barbara KAPPEL related to 2015/2232(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (A8-0199/2016 - Markus Pieper) DE
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU) PDF (457 KB) DOC (161 KB)
Amendments (16)
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildings Directive have been adequately implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting costs; believes that this public opinion and attitude towards energy efficiency ensures predictability and investor stability while safeguarding a market driven approach;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the directive’s flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures; believes that alternative measures chosen by the Member States should be easily quantifiable;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that 24 Member States have made use of the possibility of alternative measures to the energy efficiency obligation scheme to deliver end-use energy savings (Article 7), and 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5); criticises the fact that seven Member States have still not introduced energy audits (Article 8);
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more time in order to give administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations; notes that while public demand and the market are the best drivers for these projects, a stable framework beyond 2020 can be supportive of this development;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the Energy Efficiency Directive became an Energy Saving Directive as a result of political decisions; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned more towards energy efficiency considerations, especially for buildings in which 50% of the EU energy is used for heating and cooling;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system; criticises that the data obtained from reporting obligations is in many cases not comparable across the EU due to different national breakdowns, methodologies and standards; criticises the lack of oversight and data-evaluation, which does not distinguish between top- down and bottom-up methods, eventually leading to approximate estimations being compared with actual data;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that the complexity in delivery of EED Article 7 varies hugely between Member States, with the number of policy measures involved ranging from one to 112;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world; sees a role for energy efficiency to boost competitiveness;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. INotes that while the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ makes a cost- effective expansion of the share of renewable energy sources in the mix, but is concerned at the repercussions of general saving rules on the targets for expanding the use of renewable energy sources; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution and storage systems provide good opportunities for the further expansion of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; expects that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and energy-saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits; notes however, that ensuring that certified savings correspond to real life energy savings is crucial;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Asks for an assessment of possible interplays between energy efficiency, eco- design and energy efficiency labelling, and its impact on innovation and uptake of energy efficient products;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapted in line with the EU’s climate protection targets for 2030, taking into account the non-binding commitments made by the EU at COP21;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for an exchange of ideas among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans; welcomes the technical support from the Commission for the implementation of the EED;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers energy audits for businesses to be a proven means of boosting energy efficiency; calls for a uniform definition and enforcement of the criteria set out in Article 8 (definition of SME, audits, no double certification for cross-border business structures); asks for an investigation on the impact of standardised energy audits and energy management schemes on the competitiveness of European companies;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recognises a distortion of data concerning the level of energy efficiency and energy efficiency activities of the Member States; asks for a comparable methodology of crediting the energy efficiency efforts and energy efficiency action plans undertaken by the Member States;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Asks for clear EU-norms and standards to make energy efficiency measures comparable across the European Union and to minimise the administrative burden of national systems;