7 Amendments of Jim HIGGINS related to 2008/2214(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that several sectors can have an impact on energy efficiencye significant potential for energy efficiency across a broad range of sectors; stresses that only through a global andholistic, coordinated approach between EU and national policies (such as in the fields of cohesion, agriculture, transport, environment and so on)involving local, regional, national and Community policies can a visionary, long- term strategy ensuring consistency between projects and producing the best results be outlinimplemented;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the fact that energy efficiency needs to be treated as an European and global priority, taking into consideration the increases in the global demand for energy, the rising prices of oil and gas and the impact of climate change;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the relationship between energy efficiency and territorial cohesion, as pointed out by the Green Paper on territorial cohesion, in terms of both the positive contribution of energy efficiency measures to sustainable development and, the possible long-term solutions for isolated regions; calls on the Commission to take the utmost account of these areas, especially mountainous regions and the outermost regions, and to present urgently concrete measures suited to their specific characteristics and constraints aiming at ensuring greater energy efficiencyimportance of a well-designed spatial strategy and the creation of long-term solutions for all regions;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. ObservesNotes with regret that in most Member States the funding allocated to energy- related projects is still insufficient; encourages Member States and regions to make g and fails to adequately account for regional variances; given that cohesion policy offers a framework for financing projects relater use of Structural funds for this purpose and to organise thematic calls for proposals on energy related prioritieing to energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy and also energy infrastructure, encourages Member States to focus in the implementation of their respective operational programmes on innovative measures in order to develop cost-effective energy efficiency solutions;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to work together with the relevant actors in order to ensure that adequate attention is paid to responding to the specific characteristics and challenges of all regions, including island, mountainous and outermost regions, when presenting measures that will ensure greater efficiency;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Encourages Member States to make substantial use of alternative renewable energy sources such as wind, biomass, bio fuels and also wave and tidal energy, where possible;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Member States to develop long-term energy efficiency awareness campaigns, focussing on efficiency in buildings, both public and private and also on convincing the public that energy efficiency can bring them real savings; also encourages Member States to develop mechanisms to stimulate investments in energy efficiency projects and energy service companies;