16 Amendments of Massimiliano SALINI related to 2015/2113(INI)
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the future Energy Union is based on the various geographical factors and the diversity which exists in the European Union’s society and economy, and should therefore provide specific solutions; whereas, in planning and implementing solutions, the subsidiarity principle should be taken into account, with a particular focus on local circumstances;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital T a (new)
Recital T a (new)
Ta. whereas a fully functional and liquid gas market should be supported as part of the European Energy Union strategy for security of supply;
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to support those Member States that wish to negotiate energy contracts on a voluntary basis by introducing a common negotiating mechanismexplore the possibilities for a common negotiating mechanism for energy contracts on a voluntary basis, and stresses that the functioning of such a mechanism must be subject to compliance with the EU internal market acquis and with EU competition and World Trade Organisation rules;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the Commission should be informed of all future intergovernmental energy agreements with non-EU parties must be discussed with the Commissionin line with 994/2010 Art. 13.6a ahead of signing in order to make sure that they comply with EU legislation, in particular with the Third Energy Package;
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that in order to ensure a level playing field and strengthen the bargaining position of EU companies vis-à-vis external suppliers, key features of the contracts should be aggregated and regularly publishedmore transparent so as to establish a transparentindicative benchmark which can be referred to by competent authorities and companies in their future negotiations, whilst protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information;
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 439 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the Union can reduce its energy dependency on particularsingle suppliers and fuelby developing key infrastructures allowing the trade of energy between southern and northern European Member States, as well as by maximising itsthe use of indigenous sources of energy, including conventional and unconventional low- emission fossil fuels and renewables, and therefore stresses that no fuel or technology contributing to energy security and climate goals should be discriminated against;
Amendment 599 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for full implementation and enforcement of existing EU energy legislation an, in particular calls for an assessment to be made of the implementation of the third energy package and of the benefits generated for consumers; stress the need for a swift adoption of ambitious European network codes and guidelines, which must go hand in hand with strengthening the competences of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSO-G);
Amendment 624 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Underlines that well-developed and interconnected infrastructure, allowing for enhanced diversification of supplies and cross-border flows, is instrumental to ensure the security of supply both in normal and exceptional conditions;
Amendment 663 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Stresses the importance of ensuring a stable and predictable regulatory framework which is necessary to deliver new investments in energy infrastructure;
Amendment 669 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Calls on the European Commission to clarify how it intends to use the € 315 billion Investment Plan, mixed with the other existing funds, in order to maximize the leverage potential of the EFSI and to finance infrastructures and projects necessary to complete the Energy Union;
Amendment 709 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the need to create a legislative framework that empowers consumers and makes them active participants in the market as investors and stakeholders; notes that consumers’ involvement can be strengthened through, inter alia, energy cooperatives and, micro-generation, decentralisation of energy supply, the introduction of smart grid energy systems and enhanced transparency of prices and consumer choices; points out that such initiatives could contribute to reducing energy prices and help address serious social problems, such as fuel poverty;
Amendment 755 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Emphasises the importance to ensure stable national regulatory frameworks, address administrative barriers and stream-line national administrative procedures, also to guarantee a level playing field among companies and among Member States.
Amendment 1096 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Believes that greater effort in developing innovative low-emission technologies and solutions can bring significant long-term benefits in terms of reduced generation costs and reduced energy demand thus strengthening competitiveness of industries;
Amendment 1098 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Stresses the need to promote the development of new digital applications for the completion of the Energy Union, in particular in order to meet energy efficiency targets, to improve interconnections through smart grids and to integrate renewable sources with traditional ones;
Amendment 1132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Calls on the Commission to provide an explicit mapping of the different funding and financing instruments, such as the InvestEU programme, Connecting Europe (PCIs), R&D funds, structural and investment funds, smart grid financing instruments (ERA-Net Plus), the Horizon 2020 programme (H2020), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR), the Connecting Europe Facility - Energy (CEF-E), NER 300 and Eurogia+, and to clarify the eligibility rules for each of these programmes, while taking into account the technology neutral approach; calls on the Commission to aim to provide more balanced support and spending throughout the EU to avoid creating a technological rift between regions;