22 Amendments of Pilar AYUSO related to 2016/0375(COD)
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Council agreed on 24 October 2014 on the 2030 Framework for Energy and Climate for the Union based on four key targets: at least 40% cut in economy wide greenhouse gas ("GHG"''GHD'') emissions, at least 27% improvement in energy efficiency with a view to a level of 30%, at least 27% for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union, and at least 15% for electricity interconnection. It specified that the target for renewable energy is binding at Union level and that it will be fulfilled through Member States’ contributions guided by the need to deliver collectively the Union targetStates' contribution guided by the need to deliver collectively the Union target. It also recognised that the integration of rising levels of intermittent renewable energy requires a more interconnected internal energy market and appropriate back up, which should be coordinated as necessary at regional level.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The European Council agreed on 24 October 2014 that the European Commission supported by the Member States will take urgent measures in order to ensure the achievement of a minimum target of 10% of existing electricity interconnections, as a matter of urgency, and no later than 2020 at least for Member States which have not yet attained a minimum level of integration in the internal energy market.
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The legislation currently in force on projects of common interest is positive but not sufficient to increase the level of interconnection between Member States and create a true interconnected internal market. Nor does it give adequate solutions to delays and other problems that are hampering progress in some projects. Additionally, cost benefit analysis do not take into account the positive externalities of interconnections, such as the integration of renewables, the security of supply and the increased competition in the internal market.
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 b (new)
Recital 23 b (new)
(23b) Specific provisions must be established to address the situation of Member States with inadequate levels of interconnection below 10%, that prevent the integration of renewables in a cost efficient way and the increased security of supply and competition in the internal market . In this regard, the creation of "Prior Investment Projects" is proposed to enable Member States to comply with the 10% target. They would consist of a selection of the most cost efficient projects and would benefit of specific conditions for their qualification as projects of common interest, the cost benefit analysis, access to funding, simplified procedures and additional measures in case of delays in their implementation.
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
(18a) ‘Prior Investment Projects for the Internal Market’ means projects that are necessary for one Member State to reach the 10% level of interconnection and that have been approved by the Commission. These projects will automatically increase the other affected Member States' interconnection planned level;
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. When preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the Energy Union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant. Member States shall also take into account interlinkages with other policies and targets, especially in view of the need to build up a strong and competitive industrial base.
Amendment 704 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 1
(1) the level of electricity interconnectivity that the Member State aims for in 2030 in consideration ofwith a view to achieving the electricity interconnection target for 2030 of at least 15 %; Member States shall explain the underlying methodology used%, including the necessary increases for border Member States to achieve the level of 10% and a roadmap for compliance with these levels;
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) the level of per capita energy consumption;
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Amendment 1142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the level of electricity interconnectivity that the Member State aims for in 2030 in relation to the 15% target on electricity interconnection;with a view to achieving the national interconnection level, according to articles 4(d)(1) and 7(1)b, the roadmap for the achievement of this target and the timeframe for the commissioning of Prior Investment Projects, measures relating to the granting of authorisations of Prior Investment Projects, the qualification of Prior Investment Projects as projects of common interest and the granting of EU funds.
Amendment 1262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) By 31 October 2019 and every year thereafter, the Commission shall assess the progress towards the interconnection target of each Member State, the compliance with the roadmap for the achievement of these targets and timeframe, measures adopted for the commissioning of Prior Investment Projects and the existence of delays regarding the implementation of these projects.
Amendment 1297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. If, on the basis of its assessment of the integrated national energy and climate plans and their updates pursuant to Article 12, the Commission concludes that the targets, objectives and contributions of the national plans or their updates are insufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and, in particular, for the first ten-years period, for the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and, energy efficiency and interconnections, it shall take measures at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of those objectives and targets. With regard to renewable energy, such measures shall take into consideration the level of ambition of contributions to the Union's 2030 target by Member States set out in the national plans and their updates.
Amendment 1304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. If, on the basis of its assessment pursuant to Article 25(1)(b), the Commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a Member State towards meeting the targets, objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan, it shall issue recommendations to the Member State concerned pursuant to Article 28. In issuing such recommendations, the Commission shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by Member States to contribute to the Union's 2030 target for renewable energy.
Amendment 1320 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. If, on the basis of its aggregate assessment of Member States' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to Article 25(1)(a), and supported by other information sources, as appropriate, the Commission concludes that the Union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the Energy Union and, in particular, for the first ten-years period, the targets of the Union's 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy, it may issue recommendations to all Member States pursuant to Article 28 to mitigate such risk. The Commission shall, as appropriate, take measures at Union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure, in particular, the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency and interconnections. With regard to renewable energy, such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by Member States to contribute to the Union's 2030 target.
Amendment 1405 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. If, in the area of interconnections, the Commission concludes, based on its assessment pursuant to Article 25(1) and (4), in the year 2023 that progress towards achieving interconnection targets is insufficient, Member States shall ensure by the year 2024 that any emerging gap is covered by measures additional to the ones established in article 7a(2), such as the redefinition of the Member States roadmap and/or Prior Investment Projects, with the coordination and impulse of the European Commission and the cooperation of other affected Member States.
Amendment 1408 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recommendations and measures to be taken by the European Commission and Member States pursuant this article shall guarantee a fair treatment in the requirement of efforts between Member States, taking into account the present value of past, present and future costs of progressing towards the objectives. In particular, they shall fully take into account: (a) The technically and economically affordable national objectives related to the level of interconnections according to the Member State's sensitivity analysis, until the necessary investments in interconnections are undertaken; (b) Ambitious early efforts by Member States
Amendment 1541 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – point i
i. The level of electricity interconnectivity that the Member State aims for in 2030 in relation to the October 2014 European Council objectivewith a view to achieving the electricity interconnection target for 2030 of at least 15% for all Member States, including necessary increases above the minimum target for border Member States to achieve a binding 10% target
Amendment 1600 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i a (new)
ia. Timeframe for the commissioning of Prior Investment Projects
Amendment 1602 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i b (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i b (new)
ib. Measures relating to the granting of authorisations or Prior Investment Projects
Amendment 1604 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i c (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i c (new)
ic. Qualification of Prior Investment Projects as projects of common interest and the granting of EU funds and national funds
Amendment 1606 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i d (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i d (new)
id. Roadmap and national measures and policies regarding interconnection projects aiming at achieving the interconnections targets
Amendment 1661 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 1 a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 1 a (new)
1a. Where appropriate, costs of integration of renewables considering different interconnections scenarios, including costs of support schemes, investments for reinforcement of the network, costs due to the guarantee of immediate services by means of effectively mobilised energy balance, cost of availability services to maintain the necessary reserves in the medium term, renewable energy discharges and costs of the risk hedging because of market price volatility.