Activities of Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ related to 2014/2153(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
European energy security strategy (A8-0164/2015 - Algirdas Saudargas) ES
European energy security strategy (debate) ES
Amendments (55)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation -1 (new)
Citation -1 (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication "Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050" (COM(2011)112)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication on "Energy Roadmap 2050" (Com 2011/0885) and the initiative report of the European Parliament "Energy Roadmap 2050, a future with energy" (2012/2103 INI)
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 26 a (new)
Citation 26 a (new)
- having regard to its implementation report 2013: developing and applying carbon capture and storage technology in Europe
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU’s prosperity and security require a rational, highly efficient use of energy and a stable, affordable and sustainable energy supply;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. Whereas the global price for oil has dropped significantly taking the stress off economies all across the EU, thus providing an opportunity to take major steps in transforming our energy landscape into a sustainable one, by investing highly in renewable energy production and by grasping the energy efficiency potential tied up in several sectors including existing buildings;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas from the experience of 2006 and 2009, when Russia cut off gas supply to Ukraine, it is clear that the disruptions experienced in some of the central and eastern European Member States evidenced the risks existing to security of energy supply; whereas these disruptions show that measures taken so far to interconnect European energy markets, increase energy efficiency and deploy renewable energy sources have been insufficient to eliminate Europe's reliance on Russian gas;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. Whereas according to the Commission, energy efficiency, renewable energy and a smart infrastructure are the three "no-regrets options"; given that energy efficiency is the "first fuel" and is the cheapest and fastest way to lower the bills of EU households and industry, because renewable energy is produced in the EU and often nearby to the place of consumption creating sustainable local jobs, ensuring energy security and helping to reach our climate goals, and since a smart transmission and distribution net at an EU level can prevent overcapacity and black-outs in the member states;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. Considering that avoided imported fuel costs due to increasing use of renewable energy amount to at least some EUR 30 billion a year.
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas the European Parliament has asked for a binding EU 2030 energy efficiency target of 40 % implemented by means of individual national targets;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. whereas the European Parliament has asked for a binding EU 2030 target of producing at least 30 % of total final energy consumption from renewable energy sources, implemented by means of individual national targets;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L c (new)
Recital L c (new)
Lc. whereas the European Parliament has asked for a binding EU 2030 target of reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 % compared with 1990 levels;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L d (new)
Recital L d (new)
Ld. whereas the European Parliament has asked for binding targets for minimum cross-border transmission capacity
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas better interconnection levels for electricity and gas will increase energy security, contribute to a higher integration of renewable energies, foster price convergence and increase benefits for consumers, while balancing supply and demand between the Member States;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas an energy security strategy must include actions to moderate energy demand and equally effective actions to overcome major and imminent disruptions, as well as solidarity and coordination mechanisms to protect and strengthen energy generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure and interconnectors; whereas this infrastructure must be capable of handling variable renewables, and be built into a fully integrated and well-functioning internal energy market as an essential part of an Energy Union with diversified external supplies and routes;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the increasing uptake of renewables requires changes in the energy market structure to be made with a view to adapting markets to this reality and achieving greater market integration, in particular in increasing flexibility and improving interconnections between member states;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to review the 2030 climate and energy package to increase the ambition of the energy efficiency target to 40% and the renewable energy sources target to 45% and implement them through binding national targets;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasizes that the only way to reach energy security while at the same time keeping the energy prices affordable and reaching our climate goals; is to create a sustainable energy landscape, based on a high degree of energy efficiency, renewable energy and a smart infrastructure; moreover stresses that the right actions need to be taken today in order to create this transition for the future generations;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that empowering consumers is an essential requisite for a well- functioning EU energy market; calls on the Commission to reinforce the role of consumers in the process of constructing the European Energy Union and to ensure that a solid set of consumer rights is guaranteed at EU level;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the moderareduction of energy demand through energy efficiency is triply crucial on many grounds, impacting positively on the EU’s energy security, competitiveness and sustainability; underlines that the European Union should promote a long-term strategy of energy reduction
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the importance of recognising Energy Efficiency as "the first fuel", emphasising the great unrealised potential for reducing energy demand in Europe;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the EU is not yet on track to meet its commitment of saving 20 % of energy (371 Mtoe) by 2020, and that over one third of reduced energy consumption is actually attributable to lower levels of economic activity; therefore emphasizes that stronger measures need to be put in place to speed up energy efficiency actions and asks the Commission to propose new and strengthened measures to ensure that the 2017 National Energy Efficiency Action Plans deliver and to urgently come forward with a clear ambitious and binding policy framework for 2030;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cities in increasing energy efficiency through better urban planning, cogeneration, modernisation of district and individual heating systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovation of buildings is also undoubtedly an importa, developing and implementing Smart Cities-solutions and supporting urban electro-mobility; adds that resource and energy efficient constribuction to energy independenceand renovation of buildings is also a crucial step in securing energy independence and a sustainable and secure energy system;
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integr; believes that a binding EU 2030 energy efficiency target of 40 % to be implemented by means of individual national ptart of the annual European semester reportinggets is the most cost-efficient way to reduce Europe's energy dependency while at the same time protecting industry and households from rising energy bills;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls also on the Commission to update existing Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Directives to ensure a renewed focus on energy efficiency in consumer products;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the importance of integrating the plannforecasting 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 328 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Reminds that regarding energy security, planning and balancing demand and supply; measures on the demand side are as important as measures on the supply side, those measures can be, amongst others, the optimal use of the smart distribution net, smart appliances, demand side management focussed on consumer benefits and micro-generation of renewable energy combined with local storage of energy;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings, is a significant contribution to energy security and that this should be taken into account when considering financial allocations; funds available for energy efficiency projects must be drastically revised upwards;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to consider starting an awareness-raising campaign for European citizens on how to reduce energy consumption in households with easy and cost-efficient methods highlighting the possible savings on their energy bills; calls on the Commission to consider declaring 2016 the European year of Energy Savings
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Underlines the increasingly important role of energy from renewable sources for securing energy supply in the European Union in the long term; Draws the attention to the fact that the production costs of renewables have considerably dropped during the last years
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. On the basis of the precautionary principle and on the principle that preventive action should be taken, taking into account the risks and the negative climate, environmental and health impacts involved in hydraulic fracturing for the exploitation of unconventional fracking and the gaps identified in the EU regulatory regime for shale gas activities, urges Member States not to authorise any new unconventional hydraulic fracturing operations in the EU
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Reminds that energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure are the "no-regrets" options, because they represent the fastest and cheapest way to ensure our energy security while keeping the prices affordable, helping to reach our climate goals and creating millions of jobs in the EU;
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Member states and the Commission to guarantee regulatory stability for renewable energies and to ensure the protection of investments made in compliance with EU energy targets; stresses the need to avoid retroactive changes in economic conditions of investments already made in renewable energy sources;
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that any energy source that might contribute to energy security in the Union should be taken into account andEurope faces a fundamental energy transition towards a sustainable energy model; Therefore energy efficiency and energy from renewable sources should be taken into account with absolute priority when it comes to the financing of new projects and be developed in full compliance with environmental requirements; with a view to meet Europe's two degree climate target
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. ConsiderUnderlines that nuclear energy, w entails hicgh is carbon-neutral, continues to be a significant alternative for electricity productionenvironmental risks and uncertainty over decommissioning costs; notes that the choice of whether to use nuclear energy remains the competence of Member States; calls on the Commission to phase out subsidies for the construction of new nuclear energy plants as a strong political signal and commitment to a sustainable energy model
Amendment 438 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. BelievNotes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030 is essential, taking into consideration energy costs; stresses the importance oftechnological evolution of renewable energies currently underway contributes to make them a safe option to increase energy security by, for instance, combining different renewable energy sources and storage mechanisms; stresses the importance of enhancing research and innovation in developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 449 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could play an important role in reducing emissions from a range of indigenous energy sources, allowing for a more diverse and secure energy mix; calls on the Commission to improve the conditions for deployment of CCS; recalls that while previously CCS was considered an untested technology, the opening of the CCS facilities at Boundary Dam in Canada has provided a successful example of this technology at an industrial scale;
Amendment 472 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power sources being placed closer to the point of usage, diminishes the risk of attacking vulnerable infrastructure and, enhances energy efficiency by diminishing energy losses, while simultaneously provides business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises and creates jobs; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development of local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks; calls on the Commission to propose guidelines on energy self-consumption and net balance in order to foster distributed generation and protect the right of consumers to self- consumption;
Amendment 476 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Emphasises that a more decentralised energy system can facilitate small-scale energy generation and therefore empower consumers to be more involved in the energy market and control their own energy use;
Amendment 497 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosterstrengthens the leadership of European industry, creates jobs and contributes to the main EU energy and climate policy goals, including security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption particular the EU targets regarding GHG emissions, renewable energy resources and energy efficiency;
Amendment 513 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to seek for better interaction and coordination of national and European research programmes among themselves and with the Commission, especially in the fields of energy and construction, in order to ensure that priority is given to common challenges such as increasing energy efficiency, promoting small-scale renewable energies and reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 533 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the importance of increased flexibility of the system to improve energy efficiency; calls on further efforts to be put on the development of additional sources of flexibility such as energy storage technologies and demand-side responsiveness;
Amendment 553 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Acknowledges that in order to reduce energy dependence, diversify and consolidate supply options, optimise energy network infrastructure and increase energy efficiency in the medium and long term, it is necessary to develop new energy technologies, using funds from the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation; meet the climate and energy objectives, optimise energy network infrastructure and reduce dependence, it is necessary to develop new energy technologies, using funds from the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation; takes the view that, for this purpose, funding for the ‘secure, clean and efficient energy’ challenge adopted in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 1291/2013 should be protected from any future cuts;
Amendment 564 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls for funding to be provided for the continued development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies, including, but not limited to, support for pilot projects, storage investigation and transport, as well as storage infrastructure, all of which should be considered key to the successful roll-out of a technology which could help reconcile the EU's often divergent objectives;
Amendment 583 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the Commission to develop a harmonised or uniform European forward capacity market; meanwhile presenting guidelines to which national capacity mechanisms must comply; making sure that in these guidelines capacity support is not favouring incumbents, is not distorting competition and offers equal opportunities to smaller- scale decentralized production and to demand side management if these are more efficient in reaching the required energy security;
Amendment 598 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Believes that one of the most important factors of the completion of a transparent, well- functioning and fully integrated gas and electricity market isare the full implementation of the Third Energy Package and the development of the needed energy infrastructures, including cross-border interconnections;
Amendment 621 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’s proposal for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030 and asks for the establishment of gas interconnection targets too; points out that the European Parliament has underlined the need for these targets to be binding;
Amendment 647 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Points out that the need to reach a higher level of interconnections between energy networks in the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of the European Union has been underlined by the European Council;
Amendment 669 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Emphasises the need to optimise the use of energy infrastructures that are already built in order to reduce investment costs; calls on Member states to increase their interconnection capacity to achieve, at least, an optimal level of integration of the EU energy market and to adapt their national networks for the increments of interconnection capacity to be effective.
Amendment 678 #
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; invites the Commission to present a communication on energy poverty in Europe, accompanied by an action plan to fight against it; believes that the communication should contain a definition of energy poverty and develop national indicators in order to measure the incidence and evolution of energy poverty in the Union, as well as the efficacy of the measures to be undertaken;
Amendment 684 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Notes that ACER plays a pivotal role in ensuring the proper and efficient functioning of a truly integrated Internal European Energy Market; reminds the Commission of ACER's difficult budgetary situation and encourages the Commission to ensure that ACER receives the necessary resources to effectively fulfil its duties;
Amendment 720 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinion that Russia can no longer be considered a reliable partner as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposesefforts to establish a dialogue with Russia should be stepped up; stresses, furtherefore, that more attention should be concentrated on making greater and more efficient use of existing infrastructure, and on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the Southern GasNorth Africa, the North-South Corridor and the MediterraneaSouthern gGas hubCorridor;
Amendment 791 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Takes the view that the main condition for the creation of the future European Energy Union is the completion of an integrated EU internal energy market, which requires full implementation of the Third Energy Package, the development of the needed infrastructure, including energy interconnections, and the existence of a strong external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based on close coordination of positions and speaking with one voice with third countries;
Amendment 809 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Fully aAgrees with the European Council that a reliable, democratic and transparent governance system should be developed to help ensure that the EU meets its energy policy goals, with the necessstrengthen according to the Treaties and following the ordinary flexibility for Member States and on a basis of full respect for their freedom to determine their energy mixgislative procedure in order to help ensure that the EU meets its energy and climate policy goals;
Amendment 814 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49 a. Stresses the need for a strong and proactive role for the European Parliament with regards to the development, implementation and review of governance systems in relation to Energy Security, the Energy Union and the 2030 Climate and Energy Framework; underlines that energy policy is a shared competence between Member States and the European Union institutions; stresses in this regard that all proposals impacting European energy policy are to be decided upon using the ordinary legislative procedure and that any attempt to circumvent this procedure would constitute a breach of the Lisbon Treaty;