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Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) The effective management of water can make a significant contribution to energy savings. The water and wastewater sector account for 3.5% of electricity use in the Union 1a. Moreover, water demand is expected to increase by 25% by 2040, mainly in urban areas. At the same time, water leaks account for 24% of the total amount of water consumed in Europe, which result in energy and water losses. Therefore, all measures aimed at more effective water management and a reduction in water use have the potential to make a significant contribution to the Union's energy efficiency objective 2a. __________________ 1aWorld Energy Outlook 2016, International Energy Agency, 2016 2aWorld Energy Outlook 2016, International Energy Agency, 2016

2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE

Esther DE LANGE, Michel DANTIN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 b (new)

(10b) The energy sector is the largest consumer of water in the Union, accounting for 44% of water consumption 1a. The use of smart technologies and processes for the efficient management of water has the potential to generate significant energy savings while enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises. __________________ 1aCommission staff working document, Agriculture and sustainable water management in the EU, 28 April 2017

2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE

Esther DE LANGE, Michel DANTIN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 c (new)

(10c) The water and wastewater sector can also contribute to the production of renewable energy and the reduction of fossil energy supply. For instance, the recovery of energy from sludge produced through the treatment of wastewater, makes it possible to produce energy on site.

2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE

Esther DE LANGE, Michel DANTIN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d

(d) other measures to promote energy efficiency within Member States and at Union level, including energy efficiency in the water and wastewater sector.

2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE

4 Amendments of Esther DE LANGE related to 2016/0376(COD)

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