38 Amendments of Alejo VIDAL-QUADRAS related to 2011/2034(INI)
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the special requirements of natural islands, and outermost regions, such as Canary Islands, Madeira, the Azores and the French RUP’s, should be taken into consideration in terms of energy infrastructures,
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas a reinforcement of the investment in transmission capacity is needed, with regards to gas and electricity, while having in mind the EU 20-20-20 energy objectives and the new highly decarbonised energy environment beyond 2020,
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas energy efficiency offers a powerful and cost-effective tool for achieving a sustainable energy future and can partially reduce the need forfosters smart investment in energyold and new infrastructure,
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas smart grids and meters provide an important opportunity to establish an efficient relationship between energy production, energy transmission, energy distribution and users,
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the reinforcement of the interconnection capacity between gas systems along the South-western axis in the North-South Corridor will enable the contribution of both the LNG import capacity and the underground storage capacity of the Iberian Peninsula to EU's security of supply, while providing an important step towards a truly integrated Internal Energy Market,
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas the use of the Iberian Peninsula gas infrastructure is important as a hub to receive LNG, store and transmit natural gas across the Pyrenees,
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas market-based tools must remain the basis for financing energy infrastructure, and whereas a limited amount of public finance may be required to fund certain projects which are not strictly commercially viable, but with a clear added value in terms of security of supply for the Union as a whole,
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the reference scenario used for assessing the energy infrastructure for 2020 needs to be consistent with the overall energy policy objectives and the EU'’s 2050 roadmap, and with other EU policies (such as: transport, buildings and the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)), including energy efficiency policies (notably the implementation of the forthcoming energy efficiency action plan (EEP)) as well as, the potential impact of technological advances and the deployment of ‘smart cities’ initiatives;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the development of electricity infrastructure between the EU and third countries can create a risk of carbon leakage or increase that risk where already present; calls on the Commission to bring forward, wherever necessary, measures to address this issue as a ‘carbon inclusion mechanism’ or require conformity with EU Directive 2009/28/ECevaluate this possibility and to bring forward measures, if necessary, by which the EU could address this effectively;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that, although the Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) identifies relevant electricity and gas infrastructure projects, it should also set the priorities to be developed in order to achieve EU energy and climate goals;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that the TYNDP should form the basis of a rolling programme for developing European electricity and gas transmission infrastructure within a long- term European planning perspective and with monitoring by the Agency for Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Commission;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that fostering the building of transmission and distribution infrastructure for efficient and intelligent integration of renewable energy as well as integration of new electricity uses, notably electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, is critical for the successful achievement of overall energy objectives and welcomes the priority given to the North Sea grid as an essential element of a future European super-grid; asks the Commission to consult all relevant stakeholders with a view to speeding up the identification of electricity highways and to present an outline to the European Parliament by 2014;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines that as the integration of renewable energy could create local unbalances, we need to find new, efficient and flexible ways to operate and maintain electric networks. In this matter, points out the crucial role of smart grids and flexible distribution in improving the cost- effectiveness of renewable generation and micro-generation;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that the development of infrastructure for unconventional gas sources has not yet been given the necessary attention by the Commission as regards, throughout assessment as regards available reserves, legal issues, life cycle assessment and, environmental impacts; asks the Commission to conduct a thorough evaluation on this issue and economic viability should be conducted; asks the Commission to speed up work on this issue and include the results of the assessment in any future long-term Union strategy;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that energy infrastructures should become more end-user-oriented, with a stronger focus on the interaction between distribution system capacities and consumption; to this end, emphasises the need for real-time, two-directional power and information flows; points to the benefits of a new electricity system incorporating modern technologies and services such as smart meters, smart grids and interoperable ICT-operated load- and demand-side energy management services;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that the roll out of Smart Grids is a matter of urgency, without them, the integration of distributed renewable generation, electric cars and the improvement of energy consumption efficiency, which are basic for the achievement of the European objectives 20-20-20, will not be possible;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that smart grids and energy management solutions offer a unique opportunity to boost theinnovation, the creation of jobs as well as competitiveness of European industry, with particular reference to SMEs; calls on the Commission to present a new proposal which includes a binding requirement to deploy smart meters for all non-residential customclosely monitor the third energy package obligations that imposed household costumers to poses smart meters by 2014;
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes the need to create a stable regulatory framework in order to promote the very large investment needed in Europe to establish Smart Grids;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the Members States, in liaison with European standardisation bodies and industry; to speed up work on technical standards for electric vehicles and smart grids and meters, with a view to its completion by 2012and interoperability for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and smart grids and meters; emphasises that technologies should be based on open international standards which will enhance the interoperability of the systems as well as to provide consumer with choices in terms of solutions;
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Asks the Commission to facilitate the urgent deployment of Large Smart Grids Demonstration Projects as the best way to measure the cost-benefit to the European Society; notes that in order to share the risk of the investment needed for these projects, public funding is needed, under a public-private partnership frame well offered by the European Electric Grid Initiative (EEGI);
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 – introductory part
Paragraph 24 – introductory part
24. Stresses that the selection of projects of European interest (PEIs) should be conducted on the basis of objective and transparent criteria and with the involvement of all stakeholders; stresses that all PEIs should contribute to achieving EU energy policy objectives and considers that the following criteria should be mandatoryTakes the view that, depending on the nature of the infrastructure and in order to allow further prioritisation of projects, the criteria to be taken into account should:
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 – indent 1
Paragraph 24 – indent 1
– the project must be of major European interestcontribute to putting an end to energy islands and to resolving single supplier dependency,
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 – indent 2
Paragraph 24 – indent 2
– their necessity must be demonstrated on the basis of the infrastructure hierarchycontribute to the integration of the EU energy internal market,
Amendment 406 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 – indent 3
Paragraph 24 – indent 3
– they must be in line with climate and environmental objectivespresent a good cost-benefit ratio,
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 – indent 4
Paragraph 24 – indent 4
– they must be consistent with long-term EU energy policy (allowing flexible and multifunctional application and avoiding lock-in effake into account maturity of projects),
Amendment 428 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – introductory part
Paragraph 25 – introductory part
25. Takes the view that, depending on the nature of the infrastructure and in order to allow further prioritisation of projects, theStresses that the selection of projects of European interest (PEIs) should be conducted on the basis of objective and transparent criteria and with the involvement of all stakeholders; stresses that all PEIs should contribute to achieving EU energy policy objectives and considers that after selection on the basis of the defined criteria, to be taken into account should includehe projects should:
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1
Paragraph 25 – indent 1
– contribution to putting an end to energy islandshave a European dimension,
Amendment 444 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 2
Paragraph 25 – indent 2
– cost efficiencyntribute to the security of the energy supply of the Union,
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 3
Paragraph 25 – indent 3
– maturity of projbe in line with long-term EU energy policy (allowing flexible and multifunctional application and avoiding lock-in effects),
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 4
Paragraph 25 – indent 4
Amendment 460 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 5
Paragraph 25 – indent 5
Amendment 462 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 6
Paragraph 25 – indent 6
Amendment 464 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Notes that Smart Grids are a result of the convergence between the electricity and Information and Communications technologies, consequently special attention must be given to the cooperation of the two sectors, such as with regards the efficient use of the radio spectrum across Europe and the understanding of the smart energy functions within the planning of the Future Internet of things; asks the Commission to establish a cooperation plan among the different units involved (DG Research, DG Energy, DG INFSO, etc.) so as to ensure the most coherent and overall efficient way to contribute to the Smart Grids deployment and operation, as a fundamental base for the energy policy activities;
Amendment 489 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Commission to determine whether joint or coordinated procedures establishing concrete ad hoc key measures (regular exchanges of information, timely communication of decisions, joint problem-solving mechanisms, etc.) could be set up; encourages the Commission to assess the possibility of modifying certain aspects of national administrative lawclosely monitor the fact that no national administrative procedure unreasonably delays the correct and rapid implementation of the European energy internal market;
Amendment 491 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the introduction of time limits within which the relevant executivecompetent authorities must reach a final decision; in the absence of such a decision urges the Commission to investigate whether such delay could be understood as an impediment by the Member State to correctly and rapidly implement the EU energy internal market; calls on the Commission to further asses this initiative, taking account of the diverse range of project specificities and the territorial characteristics of projects, and to evaluate the suitability of using arbitration procedures as a final decision-making tool;
Amendment 538 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Emphasises that a stable, predictable and appropriate regulatory framework is crucial in order to promote investment; urges Member States to abstain from taking short-term measures that lead to a destabilisation of the regulatory framework and in so doing, perturb attractiveness of a market;
Amendment 561 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Recalls the importance of transparent, realistic and non-discriminatory tariffs with a view to ensuring appropriate cost allocation for cross-border investments, fair prices for consumers and greater competitiveness; urges Member Sates to abstain from applying excessively low regulated tariffs as these falsify judgement on the market attractiveness; nonetheless recognises the need to apply fair prices for consumers without penalising companies by forcing to sell under market price;