47 Amendments of Martin HOJSÍK related to 2020/0360(COD)
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Moreover, a new infrastructure category should be created for smart gas grids to support investments which integrate renewable and low carbon gases such as biogas, biomethane, and hydrogen, in the network and help manage a resulting more complex system, building on innovative digital technologies.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013. This fact combined with fossil fuel infrastructure not being compatible with the Union climate neutrality goal causes gas infrastructure to no longer qualify as projects of common interests. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to integrate in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low-carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and gas quality requirements in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enable an increased share of renewable and low-carbon gases, and create links with other energy carriers and sectors;
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) To enable sector integration, to acknowledge changes in consumer behaviour and to increase demand for green transport, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles should be eligible for the PCI Status.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
(f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by: (i) enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions.emissions; (ii) reach an average annual utilisation rate above 80 % by the fifth year from the entry into operation and maintain such minimum level until the end of their lifetime; (iii) fulfil other sustainability criteria related to the objectives of sustainable use of resources and their protection, including use of water, the handling of waste and the minimisation of use of raw and secondary materials, pollution prevention and control, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems as well as ensuring good air quality; Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 400 #
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 1.5 degrees goal of the Paris Agreement, the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest.
Amendment 404 #
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 gridsdistrict heating and cooling, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
Amendment 410 #
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 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 gases of different qualities through the deployment of innovative technologies and cybersecurity;
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Amendment 472 #
4 a. The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change established by the European climate law Regulation (EU) 2020/xxx shall assess the consistency of the Union list of projects of common interest with Union Climate's objectives.
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a significantpositive cross- border impacteffect or is replicable, as set out in point (1) of Annex IV, whereas ‘replicable’ requires both knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer of at least two Member States or regions. The replicability of a project shall contribute to, amongst others, decarbonisation, the Energy Efficiency First principle, increase of the share of renewable energies or improvement of sector integration.
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the project is inline with the “energy efficiency first” principle and approaches;
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 600 #
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 mitigation and adaptation and compliance with environmental legislation and with the principle of “do no significant harm”;
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) a climate adaptation stress test using the guidelines provided by Article 4 of the European Climate Law Regulation (EU) 2020/xxx
Amendment 607 #
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, construction and commissioning of the project, in particular with regard to permit granting and consultation procedures as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project “does not do significant harm” to the environment, and climate mitigation and adaptation measures taken;
Amendment 709 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13
Article 11 – paragraph 13
13. After approval of the consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 11 by the Commission and the European Parliament, in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 to 6, it shall be included in the methodologies referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 813 #
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.
Amendment 849 #
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 facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (includinggases (such as biomethane or renewable hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, 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 network.
Amendment 871 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Where the beneficiary fails the climate adaptation stress test, they shall not be eligible to the Union's financial instrument.
Amendment 874 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to Article 16(3)(a) provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, environmental gains, decarbonisation, solidarity or innovation;
Amendment 893 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 780 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g 2.256 kgCO2e/MJkgH2 as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council[EU Sustainable Taxonomy Delegated Act].60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 32198, 21.12.2018, p. 82.2.6.2020, p. 13–43
Amendment 897 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the effectiveness of this Regulation in contributing to the climate and energy targets for 2030, and, in the longer term, to the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest as well as to the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 899 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) all relevant information about the public consultations and hearings carried out regarding the project;
Amendment 968 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part
(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources, energy storage, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and demand response by consumers.
Amendment 975 #
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 operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can 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. A project covers users, generators, consumers or prosumers of renewable gas, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year;
Amendment 980 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13
Amendment 992 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) charging infrastructure for electric vehicles;
Amendment 997 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2
Amendment 1023 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a
Annex IV – point 6 – point a
(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing: (i) the share of renewable and low- carbon gasesenergy integrated into the gas network, and the related life cycle greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of leakage. ; (ii) the average annual utilisation rate of above 80 % by the fifth year from the entry into operation and maintain such minimum level until the end of their lifetime; (iii) other sustainability criteria related to the objectives of sustainable use and the protection of resources, including water, the handling of waste and the minimisation of use of raw and secondary materials, pollution prevention and control, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems as well as ensuring air quality; The project should bring net sustainability benefits in all the scenarios and in all time frames, including on a 2050 horizon.
Amendment 1030 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by local renewable and low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer.
Amendment 1049 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 1020 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparattechnical screening criteria established in the framework of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60the Regulation 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life- cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.
Amendment 1078 #
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, distribution system operators, suppliers, consumers and organisations for environmental protection. Each Group shall, before the preparation of the draft regional list and when all the options are still open, organise a public consultation on the regional list. The opinions expressed in the consultation shall be taken into account in the preparation of the list. The Groups shall publish a report summarising the opinions expressed, how they were taken into account and justifying why any of the opinions were not taken into account. The Group may organise also other hearings or consultations, where relevant for the accomplishments of its tasks and to ensure effective public participation of local actors.
Amendment 1083 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6
(6) as regards the meetings of the Groups, the Commission shall publish, on a platform accessible to stakeholders, the internal rules, an updated list of member organisations, participant lists, regularly updated information on the progress of work, meeting agendas, as well as meeting minutes, where available and recordings. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) are confidentialshall be recorded in meeting minutes and published on a platform accessible to all stakeholders.
Amendment 1084 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6
(6) as regards the meetings of the Groups, the Commission shall publish, on a public platform accessible to stakeholders, the internal rules, an updated list of member organisations, regularly updated information on the progress of work, meeting agendas, as well as meeting minutes, where available. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) are confidential.
Amendment 1088 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2
Annex III – Part 2 – point 2
(2) all recipients shall preserveThe information included in the application for a project of common interest shall be published in the dedicated project website referred to in Article 9(7), taking into account the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.
Amendment 1104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
(1) a project with significant cross- border impacteffect or cross-border replicability is a project on the territory of a Member State, which fulfils the following conditions:
Amendment 1117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
Amendment 1158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6
Annex IV – point 6
Amendment 1186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1
Annex V – paragraph 1
The methodology for a harmonised energy system-wide life-cycle cost-benefit analysis for projects of common interest shall satisfy the following principles.
Amendment 1192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4
Annex V – point 4
(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full life-cycle assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts. The methodology shall include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.
Amendment 1196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 8
Annex V – point 8
(8) it shall ensure that the climate mitigation and adaptation measures taken for each project are assessed and reflect the cost of greenhouse gas emissions in a consistent manner with other Union policies.
Amendment 1198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 6 – introductory part
Annex VI – point 6 – introductory part
(6) the project website referred to in Article 9(7) shall be updated regularly and at least publish the following information:
Amendment 1199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 6 – point i a (new)
Annex VI – point 6 – point i a (new)
(ia) all relevant information about the public consultations and hearings that were carried out;