24 Amendments of Bronis ROPĖ related to 2017/2084(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the Partnership Agreements and programmes under the CPR aim to promote resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation; as well as horizontal principles of partnership, multi-level governance, non- discrimination and gender equality;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that ESI Funds provide important opportunities for energy innovation and its market deployment and in this way can play an important role in Europe’s energy transition;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the EU’s commitment under the Paris Agreements that sets out the positive framework for global energy transition; in that regard stresses the need for greater coherence between EU’s sectorial and funding policies;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Recalls the EU’s pledge for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies by 2020 as part of the EU 2020 Strategy and prioritising energy efficiency and renewable-based initiatives;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Notes the overall satisfactory progress of implementation of Europe 2020 goals as it regards the renewable energy transition, however underlines that the results significantly vary among different Member States;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Notes overall unsatisfactory progress of implementation of Europe 2020 goals as it regards the investment into research and development, with results significantly varying among different Member States and underlines that increased investment into clean energy-related scientific endeavours could both help in achieving set tasks and produce tangible outcomes;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Stresses the key role of climate and clean energy policies as drivers of innovation; recalls that binding standards and targets have fostered EU leadership in eco-innovation and energy efficiency based technologies that have the potential to address climate change and environmental concerns, ensure sustainable security of supply and maintain the EU’s competitive advantage in climate-friendly energy technologies;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Welcomes in this respect the Commission´s proposal for the clean energy and circular economy package, which has the potential for becoming a key driver for innovation if supported with clear, ambitious energy efficiency and renewable energy targets that are binding at national level; thus the future planning of ESI Funds should be better integrated with the national energy and climate plans for 2030, including by using common indicators to the ones contained in the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union when possible;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3g. Considers that the innovation for decarbonisation should have a key position in the next EU multi-annual framework and supports the increase of climate-related spending in the post-2020 cohesion policy as a way to honour EU´s commitment on achieving global sustainable development goals;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Paragraph 3 h (new)
3h. Underlines that most of currently used clean energy technologies (e.g. wind, solar) are highly dependent on changing natural factors what may compromise the stability of energy supply in separate regions or even Member States and therefore calls for adequate attention to be paid to electricity grids interconnectivity, power reserve balancing, storage and other measures necessary in order to have fully functional Common Energy Market;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the smart specialisation approach (resulting in over 120 research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation), as set up by the reformed cohesion policy for 2014-2020, should be further developed; encourages also, in this context, the setting up of interregional partnerships, including of necessary also those going beyond the EU borders, prioritising those on clean energy;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists on the importance of a multi-level governance and a bottom-up approach involving all relevant stakeholders in order to stimulate innovative projectresearch, development and innovation both in terms of technology and of partnerships;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned about the variety and complexity of the existing financial instruments (Horizon 2020, European Structural and Investment Funds, European Fund for Sustainable Development, European Fund for Strategic Investments, etc.) and insists that efforts be made to simplify and coordinate these so that local authorities and small project promoters have easier access to funding sources; promotion of synergies shall present a tangible added value and contribute to the overall economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises that the level of use of financial instruments both in general and in particular field of energy is still very low and remains unattractive to potential beneficiaries, with the Member States pointing to the difficulties of access and complexity of the procedures as key obstacles; thus there should be no mandatory target for the use of FIs in the post-2020 cohesion policy;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Underlines that the use of financial instruments should remain at the discretion of managing authorities; opposes therefore any binding target for the use of financial instruments in the future cohesion policy as the need for and form of financial instruments largely depends on the sector and the market to be financed;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Is concerned by the proposal to facilitate the combination of ESI Funds with the EFSI by way of derogating to applicable requirements for financial instruments under the current CPR; opposes the idea to allow ESI Funds to take a subordinated position to the EFSI;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for a stable, sustainable, transparent and predictable regulatory environment for the development of innovative projects; emphasises the importance of investing a greater effort to the transition of less developed regions so that they can exploit the potentials of renewable energy, energy efficiency and circular economy for more rapid cohesion in terms of job creation and sustainable development;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes the importance of further work on the definition of “clean energy”, aiming for one which would also include incentives to minimise the environmental impact of production, installation and operation of equipment for such energy generation;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the Urban Agenda for the EU is an important tool to engage cities and also to promote energy transition in the EU. and taking into consideration the variety of differences among European local authorities and their potentials, calls for flexible, tailor-made approach in the implementation of Urban Agenda, providing incentives and guidance to fully exploit potentials of the cities;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recognises the vital role of regions, cities and towns in promoting ownership of the energy transition and in pushing climate and energy-related innovation from below; notes that regions and urban areas are most suitable for testing and implementing integrated energy solutions in direct connection to citizens;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Underlines the potential of the prosumers - consumers who also produce energy, usually from the renewable sources, to both the development of renewable energy capacities, resilience of the grids as well as for the civic engagement;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Believes that citizen should be at the centre of the energy transition and that a more decentralised bottom-up, user-centred energy system is a driver for innovation where consumers, local energy communities, cities and small-start-ups can participate and push future developments and innovations;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Underlines the importance to promote clean energy transition all over the world and therefore calls to apply the same environmental quality standards for all energy entering the EU market as well as to ensure adequate possibilities for third countries wishing to learn from best EU practices in the field of clean energy transition or cooperate in this field;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8e. Notes the importance of administrative capacities and civic awareness about the final goals, aims, means and possibilities of involvement into clean energy transition; therefore calls for adequate measures to be foreseen in order to help empowering relevant authorities and civil society.