Activities of Fiona HALL related to 2013/2038(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the implementation and impact of the energy efficiency measures under Cohesion Policy
Amendments (5)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the primary objective of cohesion policy remains the reduction of the economic and social disparities between regions and considers that energy efficiency policies should not interfere withwill aid this objective; stresses that some of the EU's poorest regions may have different priorities and require investment in other areas firstwill benefit most from investing in energy efficiency and the jobs and growth that this brings;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that National Energy Efficiency Plans and their implementation are reported on under the National Reform Plans and the EU Economic Semester in recognition of the positive economic impact of energy efficiency measures;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls in particular the energy saving potential of public buildings and housing, which represent 40 % of the Union's final energy consumption and urges Member States to swiftly adopt ambitious long-term strategies beyond 2020 for mobilising investment in the deep and staged deep renovation of residential and commercial buildings with a view to improving the energy performance of the building stock, as required by Directive 2012/27/EU;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on Member States to facilitate the establishment of financing facilities for energy efficiency improvement measures to maximise the benefits of multiple streams of financing, as required by Directive 2012/27/EU; calls on the Commission to assist Member States in setting up financing facilities and to facilitate the exchange of best practice between the competent national or regional authorities or bodies; stresses the importance of such EU programmes as the ELENA facility in giving technical assistance to regional and local authorities to make best use of the cohesion funds;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned about the recent findings of the Court of Auditors, which indicate that cohesion policy investments in energy efficiency have not been cost-effective due to the incorrect implementation and use of funds ring fenced for this purpose;