Activities of Angelika MLINAR related to 2014/2153(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European energy security strategy (A8-0164/2015 - Algirdas Saudargas) DE
Amendments (8)
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that Europe's increasingly complex energy networks will increasingly be exposed to threats and security vulnerabilities related to their IT infrastructure; Highlights the increasing sophistication and availability of cyber- weapons which may be used against such infrastructure; Reminds in this regard the need for a well-coordinated and well- resourced response to European cyber- security as a part of the energy security approach, including appropriate allocations of resources and capacity to the European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3) as well as agencies such as ENISA.
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand through energy efficiency, is triply crucial, impacting positively on the EU’'s energy security, competitiveness and sustainability; highlights in this regard, that according to the International Energy Agency, energy efficiency investments represent the best return on investment of any energy resource;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to speed up renovation of buildings in order to reduce energy demand whilecould be cut by up to three quarters if the renovation of buildings is speeded up; Highlights that 85% of this energy consumption is used for heating and domestic hot water, and that as such, modernisation of old and inefficient heating systems, better use of "waste heat" through highly efficient district heating systems, as well as deep renovation of buildings with improved thermal insulation, remain key to delivering a more secure and sustainable approach to heat security; Recommends the continuation of increasing energy efficiency standards for buildings taking account of and encouraging technical innovation; Further recommends continued support for the construction of nearly zero-energy buildings; Emphasises the need to develop innovative private financing of energy efficiency, infrastructure and renovation projects as well as encouraging greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and the promotingon of energy services for which EU funds can complement national financing schemes;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Urges the Commission to utilize the potential of energy efficiency by proposing new legislation including; - a framework of targeted financial incentives and legal obligations to ensure a minimum, cost-optimal annual deep renovation rate for all eligible existing buildings of at least 3%; - Incentives and obligations for larger enterprises to carry out the most economical recommendations from their mandatory energy audits established under the Energy Efficiency directive; - Investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings, to be categorised and evaluated as infrastructure investment on a par with investment on the energy supply side, thus making it eligible for equal financing conditions; - Fully integrated planning of energy demand and supply, in order to achieve cost-optimal security of supply and avoid unnecessary or over-dimensioned infrastructure investments and stranded costs;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to identify and remove remaining barriers to energy efficiency measures, and to develop a genuine market in energy efficiency in order to foster transfer of best practices and ensure availability of products and solutions throughout the EU with aim of building a true single market in energy efficiency products and services;
Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Believes that in view of the vast investment needs for ageing and inadequate distribution grids and the majority of renewable energy sources being connected at distribution grid level, specific initiatives to foster DSO investments including financial instruments should be considered by the Commission and the Member States;
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Urges the Commission to undertake a clear national break-down of the resulting renewable energy development to foster investor certainty, which must lead to binding and enforceable national commitments in this regard; Recalls the detrimental effect of retroactive changes to incentive mechanisms which have been particularly damaging to the investment climate for renewables during the past three years and should be targeted as a priority;
Amendment 679 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption, efficiency improvements and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to escape energy poverty; underlines that fuel subsidies, while providing temporary relief, are an unsustainable solution and that coordinated and ambitious energy efficiency policies and measures are needed;