Activities of Eija-Riitta KORHOLA related to 2013/2135(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies (debate)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the IEA estimates that the EU is responsible for only 11 % of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the proportion is set to decrease in the future so that, even if it has limited capacity in lowering global emissions by means of unilateral action, it has a significant role to play in particularthe global climate negotiations; as regards the achievement of a binding agreement in Paris in 2015 whereas the EU thereforethe EU has to definhave a clear positionnegotiation position with possible options and targets;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas studies indicate that upgrading the grids is the besan important way to improve the internal market, reduce energy costs and boost the competitiveness of industry;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reminds that the purpose of climate policies should be to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a sustainable and cost- effective way; is therefore of the opinion that one over-all binding target should be set to achieve the required CO2 reduction goal and that the secondary targets such as energy efficiency and renewable energy should be indicative as to provide the Member States the flexibility to pursue this over-all target in the most cost- effective way;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that support schemes, if better usedwith a more market-oriented approach, could be an appropriate tool to incentivise the development of renewable energy sources (RES), other low carbon technologies and energy efficiency; sees an important role for the Commission in providing guidance in this regard;
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that some RES should now be considered mature energy sources and their subsidies should therefore be phased out on time order to be able to reallocate these to other low-carbon research and development (R&D) programmes and RES that are not yet cost- effective; asks the Commission to study the impact of RES priority dispatch on general energy costs;
Amendment 442 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Commission to develop better methods and tools for calculating and monitoring progress which could help to draw up a more consistent EU approach to energy efficiency; believes that more should be done to help EU industries to further reduce their energy intensity;
Amendment 504 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Is of the opinion that the 2030 climate framework should take into account sectorial differences and technical and economic feasibility; stresses that climate and energy policies should not result in additional costs for the most efficient industrial installations until a global level playing field is reached;
Amendment 515 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Sees an important role for cogeneration and district heating in increasing energy efficiency in the future;
Amendment 586 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to submit an analysis of how renewable energy sources can be developed sustainably and cost effectively, taking into account environmental impact, aspects related to dependency on raw materials and life cycle and, above all, how to support stable sources of renewable energy such as hydropower, biomass or geothermal power;
Amendment 632 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on boosting energy security and economic and industrial competitiveness in the EU, job creation, social aspects and environmental sustainability by means of measures such as the diversification of supply routes, suppliers and sources and by increasing the deployment of RES;
Amendment 848 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Stresses that both direct and indirect costs increases from the EU ETS must be compensated fully for energy intensive industries until level playing field is achieved globally; this, however, must not increase competitiveness differences between the Member States and thus should be implemented as an EU level system by each Member State;
Amendment 853 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the Commission’s remarks that the EU climate and energy targets impact differently on each Member State and their citizens, and that this justifies working on a more equitable effort sharing basis, taking into account a country’s GDP, achievements in reducing emissions since 1990, emissions per capita, economic potential and potential for renewable energy sources and energy efficiency;
Amendment 906 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Notes that it is important for the EU to maintain its leading role and for Member States to speak with one voice in order to define a strong and common position to defend during the 2015 Paris negotiations that will aim at reaching a new global climate binding agreement; stresses that in order to legislate on the appropriate level of ambition for EUs 2030 emissions reduction target, the results of the Paris negotiations are decisive;