62 Amendments of Michal WIEZIK related to 2020/0360(COD)
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated and decentralized energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) While the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 remain largely valid, tThe current TEN-E framework does not yet fully reflect the expected changes to the energy system that will result from the new political context and in particular the upgraded 2030 targets and the 2050 climate neutrality objective under the European Green Deal. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decadeIt should therefore allow for and directly contribute to deploy the potential of the European regions, including the geothermal potential of the European basins. Besides the new political context and objectives, technological development has been rapid in the past decade, and more knowledge is available allowing to better reconcile renewable energy and other environmental and climate objectives. Thatese developments should be taken into account in the infrastructure categories covered by this Regulation, the projects of common interest selection criteria as well as the priority corridors and thematic areas.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Union’s energy infrastructure should be resilient to the unavoidable impacts that climate change is estimated to create in Europe in spite of the mitigation efforts. Hence, strengthening the efforts on climateenergy efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, resilience building, disaster prevention and preparedness is crucial.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large- scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is mostas a solution compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should includefocus on electrolyser facilities, new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilitieslinked to renewable energy production. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or, alternatives e.g. in form of autonomous energy production, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, zero pollution, nature conservation, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climateGreen Deal policy objectives of the Union. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Union should facilitate infrastructure projects linking the Union’s energlectricity networks with third-country networks that are mutually beneficial and necessary for the energy transition and the achievement of the climate targets, and which also meet the specific criteria of the relevant infrastructure categories pursuant to this Regulation, in particular with neighbouring countries and with countries with which the Union has established specific energy cooperation. Therefore, this Regulation should include in its scope projects of mutual interest where they are sustainable and able to demonstrate significant net socio-economic benefits for at least two Member States and at least one third country. Such projects would be eligible for inclusion in the Union list upon conditions of regulatory approximation with the Union and upon demonstrating a contribution to the Union’s overall energy and climate objectives in terms of security of supply and decarbonisation. Such regulatory alignment or convergence should be presumed for the European Economic Area or Energy Community Contracting Parties. In addition, the third country with which the Union cooperates in the development of projects of mutual interest should facilitate a similar timeline for accelerated implementation and other policy support measures, as stipulated in this Regulation. Therefore, in this Regulation, projects of mutual interest should be considered in the same manner as projects of common interest with all provisions relative to projects of common interest applying also to projects of mutual interest, unless otherwise specified.
Amendment 340 #
(20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However, wWhile the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have had an important role to play in the process of drawing up of the Union-wide ten-year network development plan, more scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process , and enhance the role of other stakeholders, independent experts and market participants from the demand- side. Therefore, due to the need for independent validation, these, together with the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’) and the Commission should have an increased role in the process, including in the process for drawing up the Union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) It is important to ensure that only infrastructure projects for which no reasonable alternative solutions exist may receive the status of project of common interest. For that purpose, the infrastructure gaps identification will follow the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. In addition, during project implementation,the project promoters should report onprove the compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate that projects do no significant harm to the environment in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 2020/85233 and allow environmental considerations to be integrated at an early stage in the project's design. For existing projects of common interest having reached sufficient maturity, this will be taken into account during project selection for subsequent Union list by the regional groups. _________________ 33Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans- European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, heating and cooling systems, hydrogen transmission and storage, electrolysers, smart gas grids, and smart electricity grids, and carbon dioxide transport.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Regional groups should be established for the purpose of proposing and reviewing projects of common interest, leading to the establishment of regional lists of projects of common interest. In order to ensure broad consensus, those regional groups should ensure close cooperation between Member States, national regulatory authorities, project promoters, independent experts and relevant stakeholders. In the context of that cooperation, national regulatory authorities should, where necessary, advise the regional groups, inter alia on the feasibility of the regulatory aspects of proposed projects and on the feasibility of the proposed timetable for regulatory approval.
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) It is important to streamline and improve the process of permit granting, while respecting to the extent possible with due regard to the principle of subsidiarity, national competences and procedures for the construction of new infrastructure. Given the urgency of developing energy infrastructures or alternative solutions, the simplification of the process of permit granting should set out a clear time limit for the decision of the respective authorities regarding the construction of the project. That time limit should stimulate a more efficient definition and handling of procedures, andproject. That should under no circumstances compromise the high standards for the protection of the environment in line with environmental legislation and public participationshould allow sufficient time for the public concerned to prepare and participate effectively in decision-making. This Regulation should establish maximum time limits, however Member States can strive to achieve shorter time limits where feasible and, in particular, as regards projects like smart grids, which may not require a complex permitting processes as that for transmission infrastructure. The competent authorities should be responsible for ensuring compliance with the time limits.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – introductory part
Recital 50 – introductory part
(50) In order to ensure that the composition of the priority corridors and thematic areas reflects in the best manner the development of energy infrastructure and that the number of candidate projects in each group remains appropriate and reasonable as to allow a comprehensive thorough assessment, and to ensure that the Union list of projects of common interest is limited to projects which contribute the most to the implementation of the strategic energy infrastructure priority corridors and thematic areas, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the CommissionCommission should review this Regulation by 2027 in order:
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networksobjectives under Art 170 and 191 of TFEU, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050 with due respect of the precautionary principle and of the principle that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay.
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas gridheating and cooling networks, hydrogen, and electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
(a) a transmission system operator (TSO), distribution system operator or other operator, local or regional government, or investor developing a project of common interest;
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Amendment 441 #
(12) ‘studies’ means activities needed to prepare project implementation, such as preparatory, feasibility, evaluation, seismic modelling and mapping of heat reservoirs and geothermal reserves, testing and validation studies, including software, and any other technical support measure including prior action to define and develop a project and decide on its financing, such as reconnaissance of the sites concerned and preparation of the financial package;
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘commissioning’ means the process of bringing a project into operation once it has been construcreated;
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) each individual proposal for a project of common interest shall demonstrate how environmental considerations were integrated in the project's design
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) each individual proposal for a project of common interest shall demonstrate the application of the energy efficiency first’ principle and consideration with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensure the highest possible contribution of the PCIs to the EU climate targets
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the project is necessary for at least one of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas;, contributing significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites,
Amendment 483 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the project design integrates environmental considerations
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 539 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen in policy-relevant timeframes by deployment of sources characterised by the corresponding carbon payback time and supporting variable renewable power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i
(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen. by application of the carbon payback time sustainability criterion
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
(f) for smart gas gridheating and cooling projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen,unavoidable excess heat or cold resources and into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i
(i) network security and quality of supply by directly reducing energy imports by utilising locally sourced renewable energy supplies, improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gasesheat and cold of different qualititemperatures through the deployment of innovative technologies and cybersecurity;
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point ii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point ii a (new)
(iia) switching to renewable heating and cooling in buildings occupied by the energy(fuel/heat) poor, defined as a person having difficulty obtaining the necessary energy in their home to meet their basic needs because of inadequate resources of living conditions
Amendment 585 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. In order to facilitate the assessment of all projects that could be eligible as projects of common interest and that could be included in a regional list, each Group shall assess each project’s contribution to the implementation of the same priority corridor or area in a transparent and objective manner. Each Group shall determine its assessment method on the basis of the aggregated contribution to the criteria referred to in paragraph 3. That assessment shall lead to a ranking of projects for internal use of the Group. Neither the regional list nor the Union list shall contain any ranking, nor shall the ranking be used for any subsequent purpose except as described in point (14) of Section 2 of Annex IIIwhich shall be made public.
Amendment 596 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate adaptation and, integration of the environmental considerations, compliance with environmental legislation and the precautionary principle, with the principle of “do no significant harm” and energy efficiency first;
Amendment 605 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the progress achieved in the development, creation or construction and commissioning of the project, in particular compliance with environmental legislation, including with regard to permit granting and consultation procedures, as well as compliance wiintegration of the environmental legislation,considerations in the project design, and compliance with the principle that the project “does not do significant harm” to the environment, and climate change mitigation and adaptation measures taken;
Amendment 611 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) assist all parties as necessary in consulting concerned stakeholders and obtaining necessary permits for the projectsmost appropriate location and routing of the projects from the environmental, in particular biodiversity, perspective;
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The adoption of the Union list shall establish, for the purposes of any decisions issued in the permit granting process, the necessity of those projects from an energy and climate policy perspective, without prejudice to the exact location, routing or technology of the project.
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [16 November 2022], the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish all costs, benefits, climate and economic impacts, import dependency assumptions and submit to Member States, the Commission, and relevant stakeholders and the Agency their respective methodologies, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost- benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II.
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Those methodologies shall be made public and applied for the preparation of each subsequent Union– wide ten-year network development plans developed by the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Those methodologies shall be drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V and be consistent with the rules and indicators set out in Annex IV.
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Prior to submitting their respective methodologies, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant renewable district heating and cooling, hydrogen stakeholders and, where it is deemed appropriate the national and local regulatory authorities and other national authorities.
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and relevant renewable district heating and cooling local authorities or governments and hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.
Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union short-term decarbonisation targets and 2050 climate neutrality target and the latest available Commission scenarios.
Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSO, renewable district heating system operators or the project promoters of the transmission and local heat network infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.
Amendment 898 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) general, updated information, including geographic information and choice of location and routing also from environmental perspective, for each project of common interest;
Amendment 901 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the main expected benefits in term of energy system integration and with respect to the climate neutrality objective and the costs of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information;
Amendment 915 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 a (new)
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) Geothermal and renewable district heating and cooling: To electrify heating and cooling through the transition of existing systems to renewable energy and the establishment of new renewable district heating and cooling networks. Member States concerned: All
Amendment 947 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gasrenewable-energy based applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;
Amendment 957 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gasrenewable-energy based applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;
Amendment 976 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 – introductory part
(13) Smart gas grids: Adoption of smart gas grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate a plurality of renewable and low-carbon gas sources into the gas network, support the uptake of innovative solutions for network management and facilitating smart energy sector integration and demand response.heating and cooling systems: development of respective capacity of heating and cooling sources, including geothermal, in view of decarbonising the built environment, replacing fossil fuel supply and tackling fuel poverty; a) accommodating increasing heating and cooling demand from renewable local sources; b) Decreasing dependence on fossil fuel imports from third countries; c) Ensuring security and affordability of energy supply
Amendment 999 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) concerning smart gas gridheating and cooling projects:
Amendment 1001 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitadedicated pipelines transporting and distributing the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitat from the geothermal district heating or cooling systems to the end users and any equipment or ing, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing networkstallation essential for the system in question to operate properly, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems.
Amendment 1054 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 1080 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5
Annex III – Part 1 – point 5
(5) each Group shall invite, as appropriate, the organisations representing relevant stakeholders — and, where deemed appropriate, directly the stakeholders— including producers, independent experts, distribution system operators, suppliers, consumers and organisations for environmental protection. The Group may organise hearings or consultations, where relevant for the accomplishments of its tasks.
Amendment 1098 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6
Amendment 1107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;. The project uses locally produced geothermal or other renewable energy to power district heating and cooling systems which either a) replace CO2 emissions from incumbent heat provision or the national average by 50 percent; b) directly reduce fuel imports to the Union, c) improve security of supply threats by utilising local energy sources.
Amendment 1119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operheating and cooling networks, the project uses locally produced geothermal, solar heat ors, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from a heat pumps to power district heating and cooling systems which either a) replace CO2 emissions from incumbent lheast two Member States. Distribution system operators canprovision or the national average by 50% be) involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability.mprove security of supply by utilising local energy sources and can directly lead to reduction of fuel imports to the Union;
Amendment 1132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point c
Annex IV – point 2 – point c
Amendment 1150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a
Annex IV – point 5 – point a
(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: greenhouse gas emission reductions in policy-relevant timeframes in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen.
Amendment 1159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6
Annex IV – point 6