5 Amendments of Kathleen VAN BREMPT related to 2010/2108(INI)
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that innovative financial instruments (as for instance risk-sharing facilities and loan schemes by public banks) could be an important tool for supporting investments in the energy infrastructure and energy efficiency; calls, therefore, on the Commission to increasingly replace traditional loans by these schemes; points out that in this respect, other available instruments and funds that apply similar incentives should be taken into account, such as the Elena fund and the facility that manages the remaining amounts from the EERP which can be applied for projects regarding energy efficiency or renewable energy; strongly endorses the proposal to use the EU budget equity as loan guarantees to encourage private and PPP investments;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that, based on the conclusions of the task-force on smart grids, the Commission should assure a favourable regulatory framework at EU level for smart grids, with EU-wide common standards for their development; supports pilot projects for the roll-out of smart meters when, based on a positive outcome of a full cost- benefit analysis, consumers and low income users are protected and privacy is guaranteed;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Asks the Commission to come forward with an impact assessment on the future of the world and EU gas market, including the impact of the already planned gas infrastructure projects (i.e. Nabucco), new LNG terminals, the impact of shale gas on the US gas market (notably on LNG import needs) and the impact of possible shale gas developments in the EU on future gas security of supply and prices before the end of the year, asks the Commission to assess the impact of peak oil and what measures need to be taken to adapt the European economy;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Considers that the energy chapter covering political and technological cooperation in each agreement with neighbouring states should be strengthened, notably by reinforcing energy efficiency programmes and internal market rules, stresses that respect for human rights and a social dimension to the energy dialogues are to be part of the energy chapters;
Amendment 400 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Believes that smart metering and energy projects in general require awareness raising campaigns to explain to citizens their benefits; stresses that informing society about the benefits of smart metering is crucial for their success; underlines that this will be the case when a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis will be positive, low income users are protected and privacy guaranteed and calls therefore on the Commission and ACER to recommend such analysis to Member States;