20 Amendments of András GYÜRK related to 2008/2214(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. Whereas the international economic crisis and fluctuating energythe increasing volatility of energy source prices are raising the profile of energy efficiency, which may considerably increasmprove the international competitiveness of European enterprises,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regards Directive 2006/32/EC on energy end-use efficiency and energy services as a good regulatory framework; at the same time, notes that the Directive defines primarily how to find ways of economising and not practical solutions, so that a review in 2012, based on a comprehensive study of Member States' experiences, is called for;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that energy providers and professional associations in a number of Member States have, on the basis of the Directive, begun improving and coordinating their own smart metering systems, and supports; notes, however, that with the present regulatory framework it is unlikely that smart metering will be widely adopted by households; supports, therefore, the compulsory introduction of smart meters within 10 years of the entry into force of the Internal Electricity Market Directive;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers it necessary for the Commission, before the compulsory introduction of smart metering, to draw up a comprehensive study of Member States' experiences in the field, that future rules should impose a requirement to equip consumers' homes with readable displays at the same time as with the metering system and that the Commission should also devote attention to rules on compatibility of metering systems and on data communication, differentiated tariffs and microproduction;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s preparations to extend the Directive on the energy performance of buildings and in the standardisation of low energy intensive and net zero carbon housebuildings, as these could reduce costs for end users; urges that the exact timetable for the standardisation (to be completed in 2020) be set down;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges that financial support for the energy performance of homes be increased and existing financial incentives be compared with the commitments set out in the National Action Plans as part of the Commission's review of Action Plans;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Recommends that, in order to reduce the use of standby power, the Commission examine the possibility of regulating external power sources which supply multiple devices; calls on the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of the Ecodesign Directive, to ensure that those provisions include the whole life cycle of the product in terms of energy efficiency consequences; in this light, calls for the Directive to be supplemented with provisions concerning the whole life cycle, product liability and reparability;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission proposal for a regulation on the conditions governing carbon dioxide, emissions from cars (COM(2007)0856) and consultation on further legislation to improve the specific energy efficiency of vehicles; notes, however, with concern that no reduction inthe new legislation will not offset the increasing energy demand for transport can be expected from the new legislation;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the drawing up of the Green Paper on Urban Mobility (COM (2007)551) but notes that, in the absence of specific, quantifiable provisions, the efficiency reserves cannot be mobilised; calls on the Commission to examine how promoting energy-efficient urban mobility and developing public transport can acquire a greater role in structural and cohesion policy and how the efficiency of mobility can be assigned more weight in the system of conditions for Community cofinancing projects;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the Commission proposal for the promotion of efficient cogeneration, but observes that promotion of this technology may play a role where it can contribute effectively to meeting local useful heat needs; notes that in district heating systems the efficiency of the network is just as vital as the efficiency of equipment used on the consumer side; considers that, in allocating structural funding, considerably greater weight should in future be attached to the network efficiency of the existing district heating systems;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Title after paragraph 14
Title after paragraph 14
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the relationship between energy and territorial cohesion, as pointed out in the Commission Green Paper on territorial cohesion, in terms of the positive contribution made by energy efficiency measures to sustainable development and energy security, and the importance of a well-designed spatial strategy, and the creation of long-term solutions for all regions;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Title after paragraph 21
Title after paragraph 21
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes with regret that in most Member States the funding allocated to energy efficiency projects is still insufficient and fails adequately to account for regional variances; calls on Member States and regions to focus on the implementation of their respective operational programmes on innovative measures, in order to develop cost- effective energy efficiency solutions;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Calls on the Member States to develop long-term energy efficiency awareness campaigns, focusing on efficiency in buildings, both public and private, and also on convincing the public that energy efficiency can bring them real savings;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to conduct a scientifically based analysis of the plans already submitted which is more detailed than the current analysis, to find out the reasons for delays and take strong action against further omissions; calls on the Commission to devise a uniform methodology, check list and system of criteria which will assist in assessing the state of preparedness, well-foundedness and completeness of action plans; calls on the Commission to cross-check the action plans with the national reports submitted in connection with the Kyoto Protocol and the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) documents of the Structural Funds.
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Asks that the European Commission examine, at Community and Member State level, the consistency of each sectoral policy with the energy efficiency objectives. In this context a detailed review of Community aid schemes is indispensable, inter alia with regard to public transport and support for conversion under the common agricultural policy; calls on the Commission to propose new regulation and references to make support for investment in the use of renewable energy conditional on the use of the best available technology;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the European Commission to examine whether the institutional capacity of the Member States is sufficient for the preparation and implementation of effective National Action Plans, including official monitoring and quality control of individual measures, inter alia those arising from obligations relating to the energy certificates of buildings; calls on the Commission to establish a public database of Member States' energy efficiency measures and/or of critical elements of their application;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Asks that the European Commission examine the possible ways of reinforcing public procurement procedures with a set of energy efficiency conditions;, including mandatory application of energy efficiency standards and mandatory inclusion of life cycle energy costs in the evaluation of investments. Public authorities at all levels should be the first to set an example through the implementation of Green Public Procurement in their procedures.