17 Amendments of Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 61 % of gas consumimported into the European Union is used in buildings and 75% of these are residential buildings; whereas any interruptions in gas supply leading to inadequate heating puts at risk the health and wellbeing of a large proportion of EU citizens;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in the context of the crisis in Ukraine the issue of ensuring a reliable natural gas supply in certain regions is more important than ever;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas better interconnection levels for electricity and gas will increase energy security while, allow price convergence, benefit consumers and help balancinge supply and demand between the Member States;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas an energy security strategy must include cost-efficient actions to moderate energy demand and equally effective actions to overcome major and imminent disruptions, as well as solidarity and coordination mechanisms to protect and strengthen energy generation, smart transmission and distribution infrastructure and interconnectors; whereas this infrastructure must be capable of handling variable renewables, and be built into a fully integrated and well-functioning internal energy market as an essential part of an Energy Union with diversified external supplies and routes;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which can be achieved by pooling resources, connecting networks, developing smart grids, ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing unified negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countries;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that ICT can and should play a major role in promoting responsible energy consumption in households, transport, energy generation and manufacturing; considers that smart meters, efficient lighting, cloud computing and distributed software have the potential to transform energy use patterns; Stresses the fact that second to energy efficiency at the source (i.e. in primary energy production), tackling losses of (electrical) energy during transport through the grids should be considered a priority
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cities in increasing energy efficiency throughand sustainability through the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, the development of energy-related Internet technologies and low-carbon ICT applications, cogeneration, modernisation of district heating systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovation of buildings is also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence;
Amendment 432 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % at EU level by 2030 is essential, taking into consideration full-system energy costs ; stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 495 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and contributes to the main EU energy policy goals, including security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, distribution, transportation and consumption; Emphasises that Europe should be at the cutting edge in the development of energy-related Internet technologies and low-carbon ICT applications; considers that enhanced support for innovation must always be accompanied by a reduction in the red tape confronting applicants;
Amendment 573 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets – including, where necessary, capacity markets – covering all parts of the Unionthat allows free flow of energy throughout the EU towards where it is most demanded and ensures equal access of all consumers to a single energy market; demands that the Commission act decisively against all instances of anti-competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit;
Amendment 599 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Believes that one of the most important factors of the completion of a transparent, well-functioning and fully integrated gas and electricity market is the full implementation of the Third Energy Package and the development of cross- border interconnections;
Amendment 611 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges that a more integrated energy system could enhance crossborder solidarity during times of external energy supply shocks and would allow further integration of increasing volumes of renewable energy; calls on the Commission to ensure that energy generation and transmission can operate as a functional element of the EU internal market across national borders without undue restrictions;
Amendment 625 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’s proposammission's proposal and European Council's call for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030; ; Believes however that ambitious targets should also be set for gas interconnections.
Amendment 675 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption, efficiency improvements, stronger interconnections, higher market integration and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many all households to escape energy povertyaccess on equal conditions a single, sustainable, competitive and secure energy market and escape energy poverty; considers that smart meters, efficient lighting, cloud computing and distributed software have the potential to transform energy use patterns;
Amendment 730 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinion that Russia can no longer be considered a reliable partner as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; stresses, therefore, that more attention should be concentrated on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norwaythe North-South Corridor, the Southern Gas Corridor and, the Mediterranean gas hub and Norway, as well as on a more efficient use of existing infrastructure;
Amendment 787 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Invites the Commission to analyse the potential structure of a collective purchasing mechanism and its impact on the functioning of the internal gas market and contribution to ensuring security of gas supply; notes that since there are several models of collective purchasing mechanisms, further work needs to be done to determine the best market-based model applicable for EU regions and the suppliers concerned, as well as for the exceptional conditions when a collective purchasing mechanism is launched;
Amendment 792 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Takes the view that the main condition for the creation of the future European Energy Union is the completion of an integrated EU internal energy market, which requires full implementation of the Third Energy Package, development of smart energy infrastructure and energy interconnections, and the existence of a strong external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based on close coordination of positions and speaking with one voice with third countries;