22 Amendments of Maria da Graça CARVALHO related to 2012/2103(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the informal agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Energy Efficiency Directive,
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a clear policy and regulatory framework will stimulate the necessary investments for low-carbon energy investments; Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on increasing the EU's energy security and economic competitiveness through measures such as the diversification of supply routes and sources, and energy efficiency; stresses, in this regard, the importance of increasing Europe's industrial competitiveness, stimulating sustainable economic growth en creating jobs;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a clear policy and regulatory framework will stimulate the necessary investments for low-carbon energy investments in an economically efficient way; Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on increasing the EU's energy security and economic competitiveness through measures such as the diversification of supply routes and sources, and energy efficiency;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that a higher share of mature renewable energy sources beyond 2020 is a key aspect of a more sustainable energy system; recognises, furthermore, that all of the decarbonisation scenarios explored in the Commission communication assume an increased share of renewable energy in the EU energy mix of around 30% in gross final energy consumption in 2030;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Acknowledges the increased interaction of centralised large-scale systems and decentralised systems; furthermore, stresses the need to develop a coherent strategy on the promotion and facilitation of the use of small-scale energy generators;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that improved energy efficiency and energy savings will play an essential role in the transformation of the energy system, and that meeting the 2020 objectives is an important basis for further progress up to 2050; recommends, in this respect,stresses the importance of decentralised energy generation in increasing energy efficiency; recommends that energy efficiency be integrated into national educational curricula in the Member States;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the urgent need for new, smart and flexible infrastructure – including, specially smart grids and(including smart meters –) and fully integrated network planning in order, inter alia, to integrate local and more remoteall sources of renewable energy across the EU, as has been proven necessary; recalls that cost-optimal policies differ according to demand pattern, supply potential, geographic characteristics and economic context at local level; stresses, moreover, the urgent need for the establishment of a stable and predictable regulatory frameworks as well as mechanisms to allow for EU financing of infrastructure projects of common interest;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the urgent need for new, smart and flexible infrastructure – including smart grids and smart meters – and fully integrated network planning in order, inter alia, to integrate local and more remote sources of renewable energy across the EU, as has been proven necessaryto allow for the integration of individual microgeneration units and to enable citizens to feed surplus back to the grid; stresses, moreover, the urgent need for the establishment of mechanisms to allow for EU financing of infrastructure projects of common interest;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Highlights that in order to achieve the total decarbonisation of the EU power supply in the long-term, there is a need to pursue closer integration with neighbouring countries and regions such as Norway, Switzerland and the Southern Mediterranean; stresses that Europe can benefit from the development of the substantial renewable sources of energy in these regions to meet both local demand and, with the development of long-distance grid interconnections, a limited percentage of EU demand;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses the importance of microgeneration for increasing the share of renewable energy sources; moreover, highlights the importance of microgeneration for increasing energy efficiency, securing energy supply and engaging citizens in their own energy use and the fight against climate change; emphasizes, in this regard, the need for a coherent European strategy on microgeneration which includes measures on the update of energy infrastructure, the reduction of legislative burdens and an exchange of best practices of fiscal incentives;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls the European Commission to assess the benefits of extending renewable energy targets beyond 2020, as this would provide the industry, in which the EU has developed a competitive advantage, continued clarity for investment and foster EU technological leadership and industrial innovation;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the new challenges, such as the need for flexible resources in the power system (e.g. flexible generation, storage, demand management), that will arise as the contribution of variable renewable generation increases; stresses the need to have adequate instruments to guarantee that sufficient back-up capacity is available to ensure security of electricity supply; stresses, in this regard, that policy developments in Member States should not create new barriers to electricity- or gas- market integration allowing for sufficient incentives for generation to maintain system adequacy;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the new challenges, such as the need for flexible resources in the power system (e.g. flexible generation, storage, demand management, microgeneration), that will arise as the contribution of variable renewable generation increases; stresses the need to have sufficient capacity available to ensure security of electricity supply; stresses, in this regard, that policy developments in Member States should not create new barriers to electricity- or gas- market integration;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is concerned by the delays affecting the completion of the Southern Corridor; stresses the need to achieve energy security through energy diversification and emphasises the potential of a complementary LNG corridor in the East Mediterranean to serve as a flexible source of energy and an incentive for increased competition within the EU internal energy market;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Highlights the importance of maintaining a European industrial presence in domestic refining, ensuring security of supply, and setting worldwide standards for fuel refining quality and for compliance with environmental requirements, while feeding the downstream sectors such as the petrochemical industry, giving a contribute to growth and jobs in the EU; Stresses the need for additional policy measures that help fighting social and environmental dumping and asymmetric competitive conditions in this industry sector outside the EU;
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. While recognising that the EU operates in a global context, recalls the November 2011 TTE Council Conclusions on strengthening the external dimension of the EU energy policy, the need for a broader and more coordinated EU approach to international energy relations in order to meet global energy challenges and climate change, address competitiveness and carbon leakage related issues and maintain and promote the highest nuclear safety standards, while at the same time ensuring the safe, secure and diversified supply of energy; recalls that Climate change is a global challenge, and consequently further international commitments from other countries, mainly coming from the major carbon emitters should be consistent with long term EU climate policies to avoid carbon leakage and adverse effects on European competitiveness;
Amendment 424 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the importance of strengthening cooperation and dialogue with other strategic energy partners; considers that the growing influence of emerging economies in the global energy markets as well as growth in their energy demand make it essential for the EU to engage with these partners in a comprehensive manner, across all energy areas; stresses the importance of the EU speaking with one voice vis-à-vis third parties on energy matters; emphasises the role of the Commission in coordinating and supporting Member States' actions;
Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the EU to continue to play an active role in the international negotiations on the global climate deal; takes the opinion that climate diplomacy should come under the umbrella of the European External Action Service (EEAS); stresses that the EU needs to know what the consequences of a failure to conclude a global climate change agreement would be;
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that, while energy bills in Europe have risen in recent years, this development has given rise to the rise in recent years of energy bills in Europe has developed a ‘smart’, common sense-based approach to energy efficiency and energy savings; believes, regardless,stresses that the role of ICT technologies is increasingly important for energy; highlights, in this context, the roleand its implementation throughout SmartGrid networks is increasingly important for the development of efficient energy consumption and, in particular, the development of smart meters inwhich providinges consumers with data on energy consumption, in households and businesses;
Amendment 486 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that, while energy bills in Europe have risen in recent years, this development has given rise to a ‘smart’, common sense-based approach to energy efficiency and energy savings; believes, regardless, that the role of ICT technologies is increasingly important for energy; stresses the need for stimulating consumers to generate their own energy; highlights, in this context, the role of smart meters in providing consumers with data on energy consumption in households and businesses and surplus that is fed back to the grid;
Amendment 488 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Believes that the roll out of Smart Grids is a matter of urgency. Without them, the integration of distributed renewable generation and the improvement of energy consumption efficiency, which are basic for the achievement of the European objectives 20/20/20, will not be possible;
Amendment 513 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Stresses the importance of further research and development into the use of energy storage facilities in order to facilitate the use of renewable energy sources in the transport sector;