6 Amendments of Kathleen VAN BREMPT related to 2013/2005(INI)
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that harmonisation of renewable- and efficiency-related incentives and of auxiliary energy costs across all Member States – or at least greater compatibility in this regard – is essential for a well-functioning internal energy market, at both the wholesale and retail level, and for creating favourable conditions for the long-term development of the low-emissionsustainable energy sector;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to refrain from regulating energy retail prices at national level the through public subsidies, as such measures seriously threaten future investments in infrastructureas soon as possible, however, for the time being, it is important that Member States continue to have the option to regulate prices for domestic households and small and medium sized enterprises, as Member States should be in a position to continuous evaluate what just and reasonable rates of return are to prevent that consumers are exploited;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Urges the Member States, and regional and local authorities, to promote ICT solutions in smart grids focused at consumer benefits and to aim for a prosumer market, taking into account the increasing need for flexibility, energy efficiency/savings and demand-side participation;
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Looks forward to the Commission's guidelines to help set ambitious policy objectives with regard to vulnerable consumers, and will assist the Member States in better defining this category of consumers; calls on the Commission to review, in parallel, existing mechanisms and instruments for protecting such consumers, with a view to propose measures aimed at a more coherent and comprehensive approach at EU-level in order to eliminate energy poverty in each Member State;
Amendment 413 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Member States, the Commission and the relevant stakeholders to convert the necessary supporting schemes into transparent, homogeneous and market-driven mechanisms as soon as feasible in order to create a common market for requested support features – such as energy efficiency, prosumers, cogeneration, renewables and auxiliary services – in a way that ensures their compatibility;
Amendment 457 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Notes that the goals of the internal market for electricity and gas, climate change objectives, security of supply considerations, protection of consumers and promotion of employment are intertwined and interdependent but sometimes also conflicting. Considers it therefore necessary that the Commission, Member States and all the stakeholders, such as the public and private sector, social partners and organisations representing the interests of low income households are engaged in a permanent dialogue at national and European level. Asks the Commission to present a proposal on a European Energy Advisory Board representing a broad range of actors to advise the Commission and Parliament on further steps in the opening of the internal market for gas and electricity