3 Amendments of Iosif MATULA related to 2012/2099(INI)
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises, in view of the crisis’ negative effect of increasing local and regional disparities in Europe, the need for strong EU support for cohesion; believes that European energy projects could contribute to regional development and help regions increase their autonomous capacity to manage energy resources through investments in decentralised energy sources, energy efficiency and other measures which support growth and jobs;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses, while supporting new financial instruments for energy projects, that this should be in addition to direct grants and co-financing of energy projects and not a replacement for them; draws the attention of the Member States and the Commission to the fact that individuals, small and medium-sized towns and rural communities should be eligible for direct funding aid for energy efficiency and building renovation projects as they are likely to lack the administrative capacity to use other financial instruments fully; suggests to the Commission, in this regard, that an energy-efficiency strategy needs to be drawn up for smaller towns;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that, while Member States are changing their energy mixes in accordance with the EU’s climate goals, many regions are dependent on fossil fuels; believes, therefore, that not only low-carbon, but all low-emission sources of energy, such as shale gas, ought to be accepted, including those of a transitional nature; is aware of recent reactions in relation to the possible effects of shale gas extraction and proposes that the Member States open public consultations with a view to increased transparency as regards exploitation methods;