33 Amendments of Dorette CORBEY related to 2008/0013(COD)
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to contribute to achieving those long-term objectives, it is appropriate to set out a predictable path according to which the emissions of installations covered by the Community scheme should be reduced. To achieve cost-effectively the commitment of the Community to at least a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels, emission allowances allocated in respect of those installations should be 21% below their 2005 emission levels by 2020. In order to reduce the size of the step from 20% to 30% it would be useful for the EU ETS to take the step to 25% emissions reduction straight away.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to contribute to achieving those long-term objectives, it is appropriate to set out a predictable path according to which the emissions of installations covered by the Community scheme should be reduced. To achieve cost-effectively the commitment of the Community to at least a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels, emission allowances allocated in respect of those installations should be 21% below their 2005 emission levels by 2020. In order to reduce the size of the step from 20% to 30% it would be useful for the EU ETS to take the step to 25% emissions reduction straight away.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Community-wide quantity of allowances should decrease in a linear manner calculated from the mid-point of the period 2008 to 2012, ensuring that the emissions trading system delivers gradual and predictable reductions of emissions over time. The annual decrease of allowances should be equal to 1.742% of the allowances issued by Member States pursuant to Commission Decisions on Member States' national allocation plans for the period 2008 to 2012, so that the Community scheme contributes cost- effectively to achieving the commitment of the Community to an overall reduction in emissions of at least 205% by 2020.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Given the considerable efforts of combating climate change and of adapting to its inevitable effects, it is appropriate that at least 20% of the proceeds from the auctioning of allowances should be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to adapt to the impacts of climate change, to fund research and development for reducing emissions and adaptation, to develop renewable energies to meet the EU’s commitment to using 20% renewable energies by 2020, to meet the commitment of the Community to increase energy efficiency by 20% by 2020, for the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases, to contribute to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, for measures to avoid deforestation and facilitate adaptation in developing countries, and for addressing social aspects such as possible increases in electricity prices in lower and middle income households. This proportion is significantly below the expected net revenues for public authorities from auctioning, taking into account potentially reduced income from corporate taxes. In addition, proceeds from auctioning of allowances should be used to cover administrative expenses of the management of the Community scheme. To promote innovation, Member States should plough back at least 50% of the proceeds of the auctions into the participating undertakings for purposes of investment in green technologies including technologies for the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases. Provisions should be included on monitoring the use of funds from auctioning for these purposes. Such notification does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty, to notify certain national measures. The Directive does not prejudice the outcome of any future State aid procedures that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Community-wide quantity of allowances should decrease in a linear manner calculated from the mid-point of the period 2008 to 2012, ensuring that the emissions trading system delivers gradual and predictable reductions of emissions over time. The annual decrease of allowances should be equal to 1.742% of the allowances issued by Member States pursuant to Commission Decisions on Member States' national allocation plans for the period 2008 to 2012, so that the Community scheme contributes cost- effectively to achieving the commitment of the Community to an overall reduction in emissions of at least 205% by 2020.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Given the considerable efforts of combating climate change and of adapting to its inevitable effects, it is appropriate that at least 20% of the proceeds from the auctioning of allowances should be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to adapt to the impacts of climate change, to fund research and development for reducing emissions and adaptation, to develop renewable energies to meet the EU’s commitment to using 20% renewable energies by 2020, to meet the commitment of the Community to increase energy efficiency by 20% by 2020, for the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases, to contribute to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund12, for measures to avoid deforestation and facilitate adaptation in developing countries, and for addressing social aspects such as possible increases in electricity prices in lower and middle income households. This proportion is significantly below the expected net revenues for public authorities from auctioning, taking into account potentially reduced income from corporate taxes. In addition, proceeds from auctioning of allowances should be used to cover administrative expenses of the management of the Community scheme. With a view to encouraging innovation, Member States must pay back at least 50% of the revenues from auctions to the participating undertakings for the purposes of investment in clean technologies, including technologies for the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases. Provisions should be included on monitoring the use of funds from auctioning for these purposes. Such notification does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty, to notify 1 COM(2006) 583, 6.10.2006. 2 COM(2006) 583, 6.10.2006. certain national measures. The Directive does not prejudice the outcome of any future State aid procedures that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) It is important to extend the system in future to other major emitters of greenhouse gases, particularly in the transport sector, such as shipping operators. To that end, the Commission should submit appropriate amendments as soon as possible, together with an impact assessment, with a view to including maritime transport in the Community system by 2013 and setting a date for the inclusion of freight transport by road.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1
Article 1
(-1) Article 1 shall be replaced by the following: "This Directive establishes a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Community scheme’) in order to promote reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective and economically efficient manner while promoting innovation and maintaining and improving competitiveness."
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
The Community-wide quantity of allowances issued each year starting in 2013 shall decrease in a linear manner beginning from the mid-point of the period 2008 to 2012. The quantity shall decrease by a linear factor of 1.742% compared to the average annual total quantity of allowances issued by Member States in accordance with the Commission Decisions on their national allocation plans for the period 2008 to 2012.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall distribute the revenue from the auction among the Member States in proportion to the allowances issued, taking account of the allocation formula laid down in Annex IIa.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) to develop renewable energies to meet the commitment of the Community to using 20% renewable energies by 2020, and to meet the commitment of the Community to increase energy efficiency by 20% by 2020, including investments in concentrated solar power in the European Union or third countries;
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) for measures to avoid or reverse deforestation or the degradation of soil, in particular in Least Developed Countries;
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point g
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall return, in compliance with the State aid rules for environmental protection, at least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in point (b) thereof, to the companies on their territories that participated in the auctioning on the condition that it will be spent on low-carbon technologies including the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases. No returns shall be made to electricity generators, except for electricity produced in connection with industrial heat consumption or produced from residues from an industrial process.
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States as well as a competent body designated by the Commission may buy and sell allowances on the market in order to minimise fluctuation of the carbon price.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) It is important that the scheme be extended in the future so as to include other significant emitters of greenhouse gases, especially in the transport sector, such as shipping operators, and possibly also the mining and waste sectors. With that aim in view, the Commission should, as soon as possible, propose appropriate amendments, accompanied by an impact assessment, with a view to incorporating the shipping sector into the Community scheme by 2013 and setting a date for the inclusion of road transport.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1
Article 1
(-1) Article 1 is replaced by the following: "This Directive establishes a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Community scheme’) in order to promote reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective and economically efficient manner while promoting innovation and maintain or improve competitiveness."
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, except for electricity produced either in connection with industrial heat consumption or from residues from an industrial process; which shall both be allocated under the same implementing measures referred to in subparagraph 1 and paragraph 7 as applied to the main industrial process.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 3
3. Free allocation mayshall be given to electricity generators in respect of the production of heatthe production of heat that is supplied to industries or other consumers through high efficiency cogeneration as defined by Directive 2004/8/EC for economically justifiable demand to ensure equal treatment with regard to other producers of heat. In each year subsequent to 2013, the total allocation to such installations in respect of the production of that heat shall be adjusted by the linear factor referred to in Article 9.
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production by new entrants, except for electricity produced in connection with industrial heat consumption or produced from residues from an industrial process; which shall both be allocated under the same implementing measures referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 and in paragraph 7 as applied to the main industrial process.
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9
Article 9
The Community-wide quantity of allowances issued each year starting in 2013 shall decrease in a linear manner beginning from the mid-point of the period 2008 to 2012. The quantity shall decrease by a linear factor of 1.742% compared to the average annual total quantity of allowances issued by Member States in accordance with the Commission Decisions on their national allocation plans for the period 2008 to 2012. The Commission shall, by 30 June 2010, publish the absolute quantity of allowances for 2013, based on the total quantities of allowances issued by the Member States in accordance with the Commission Decisions on their national allocation plans for the period 2008 to 2012. The Commission shall review the linear factor no later than 2025 If the IPCC concludes that the process of climate change is faster than expected, the Commission shall immediately review and if necessary propose to adjust the linear factor.
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 7
Article 1 - point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 - paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall distribute the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances among the Member States proportionally to the emissions allowances issued, taking account of the scale laid down in Annex IIa.
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 3
Article 10 - paragraph 3
3. At least 20% of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in point (b) thereof, should be used for the following: (a) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including by contributing to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to fund research and development for reducing emissions and adapting, including participation in initiatives within the framework of European Strategic Energy Technology Plan; (b) to develop renewable energies to meet the commitment of the Community to using 20% renewable energies by 2020, and to meet the commitment of the Community to increase energy efficiency by 20% by 2020; (c) for the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases, in particular from coal power stations; (d) for measures to avoid deforestation, including investments in concentrated solar power in the EU or third countries; (d) for measures to avoid deforestation or projects to reverse degradation of soils or forests, in particular in Least Developed Countries; (e) to facilitate developing countries' adaptation to the impacts of climate change; and (f) to address social aspects in lower and middle income households, for example by increasing their energy efficiency and insulation; and (g) to cover administrative expenses of the management of the Community scheme.
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall, in compliance with the state aid rules for environmental protection, return at least 50% of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in point (b) thereof, to the companies on their territories that participated in the auctioning on the condition that it will be spent on low- carbon technologies including the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases. No returns shall be made to electricity generators, except for electricity produced in connection with industrial heat consumption or produced from residues from an industrial process.
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 10 - paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Governments as well as a body appointed by the Commission may buy and sell allowances on the market in order to minimise fluctuation of the carbon price.
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 1 – point 21 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a (new)
Article 28 a (new)
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, except for electricity produced for auto- consumption through high efficiency cogeneration as defined by Directive 2004/8/EC or produced from waste gases from an industrial process; such allocations shall be made under the same implementing measures referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 of this article as applied to the main industrial process.
Amendment 496 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production by new entrants, except for electricity produced for auto-consumption through high efficiency cogeneration as defined by Directive 2004/8/EC or produced from waste gases from an industrial process; such allocations shall be made following the same implementing measures referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 of this Article as applied to the main industrial process.
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a - paragraph 8
Article 10a - paragraph 8
8. In 2013 and in each subsequent year up to 2020, installations in sectors which are exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage shall be allocated allowances free of charge up to 100 percent of the quantity determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 6. The percentage shall take into account the extent to which it is possible for individual installations in the sector concerned to reduce emission levels by applying the most efficient techniques and taking into account the unavoidable electricity consumption in the production process.
Amendment 568 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a - paragraph 9 - point a
Article 10a - paragraph 9 - point a
(a) the extent to which auctioning would lead to a substantial increase in production cost and the extent to which indirect effects occur as a result of CO2 cost pass- through in power prices;
Amendment 776 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21 a (new)
Article 1 - point 21 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a (new)
Article 28 a (new)
Amendment 780 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21 a (new)
Article 1 - point 21 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30
Article 30