6 Amendments of Olle SCHMIDT related to 2012/2103(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the role of smart grids to allow two-way communication between electricity producers and customers, and points out that smart grids can allow consumers to observe and adapt their electricity use; believes that smart meters can help larger buildings use energy where and when it is needed and in that way decrease energy waste; stresses that strong consumer education programs and consumer participation as well as program design will be essential for real impact of smart meters;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses that energy efficiency is a highly cost-effective way for Europe to achieve its energy, climate change and economic goals; recalls the enormous potential of energy efficiency in limiting our dependence on imported energy and re-launching the economy; recognises that shifting to a more energy-efficient economy would accelerate the spread of innovative technological solutions and improve the competitiveness of industry in the Union, boosting economic growth and creating high quality jobs in several sectors related to energy efficiency;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Emphasises that Member States must ensure that information on smart meters and support measures are made available to all relevant actors such as builders, architects, and suppliers of heating, cooling and electricity equipment;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Stresses the importance of reduced total consumption of energy and increased energy efficiency in the transport sector, including transport planning and support for public transport at Member State level, as well as renewable energy projects under the Trans-European Network programme for transport and for energy (TEN-T and TEN-E) should be accelerated;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Emphasises the role of national targets for energy from biofuels and other renewable fuels for transport is key to achieve the objectives set out in the Commission's communication; points out that these targets provides certainty for investors and encourage development of renewable recourses; however, stresses the importance of encouraging the use of second generation biofuels produced from wastes, residues, and other non-food cellulosic materials;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Believes that Member States should encourage local and regional authorities to set up renewable energy action plans and to raise public awareness of the benefits of energy from renewable sources;