4 Amendments of Esther DE LANGE related to 2016/0379(COD)
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. 12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, the European Commission shall conduct an evaluation of the Agency’s assigned budget with the aim of securing adequate funding and human resources allowing the Agency to fulfil its role of working towards a single energy market and contributing to energy security to the benefit of EU consumers. The European Commission will then, if appropriate, come forward with proposals to alter the Agency’s budget.
Amendment 1045 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Capacity mechanisms shall not create unnecessary market distortions and not limit cross-border trade. The amount of capacity committed in the mechanism shall not go beyond what is necessary to address the concern.
Amendment 1072 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Generation capacity for which a final investment decision has been made after [OP: entry into force] shall only be eligible to participate in a capacity mechanism if its emissions are below 550 gr CO2/kWh. In addition, priority should be given to cost-efficient renewable generation capacity coupled with energy storage. Generation capacity emitting 550 gr CO2/kWh or more shall not be committed in capacity mechanisms 5 years after the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 1116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a Within 12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation an Electricity Market Design Advisory Board shall be established. The Advisory Board shall be consisting of high-level experts of EU Member States and a relevant and balanced group of experts from the energy sector, including utilities, investors, technology providers, network operators, climate protection groups, consumer representatives and representatives of local energy communities. The Advisory Board will provide the Commission with expertise and insight, and thus advice and assist the Commission in the assessment of the challenges related to the current energy market design and preparation of future policy initiatives in this respect. It will do so by formulating opinions, recommendations or reports, where appropriate. Within 24 months after the establishment of the Advisory Board, the European Commission should draw its conclusions from the discussion by means of a Communication laying out the strategic priorities for a European electricity market capable of driving the investments needed for a sustainable, secure and affordable energy transition.