10 Amendments of Andrea COZZOLINO related to 2012/2099(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the cohesion policy investments in the area of energy could contribute to the realisation of both policies by promoting growth in underdeveloped regions and local job creation, and ensurthe use of renewable energy, guaranteeing security of energy supply across the whole EU;
Amendment 26 #
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; and believes that European energy projects could contribute to regional development through investments in decentralised and renewable energy sources, and energy efficiency and other measures which, supporting growth and jobs creation;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses, however, that the cohesion policy programmes should not be seen as a replacement for the proper funding of European energy policy proposals; stresses that cohesion policy can support actions, such as energy efficiency measureenergy actions, as an additional source of funding, but only whenif these programmes promote the cohesion policy objectives;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the regions of Europe should be able to focus on those energy sources which are best suited to the local conditions and resources and that the EU should start measuring European energy objectives on an EU-wide scale;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out, with regard to large-scale energy projects, the possible capacity deficiencies of various regional and local authorities, which might seriously hamper implementation; believes, therefore, not only that JESSICA, ELENA and IEE- MLEI should be strengthened, but that any energy allocations within the cohesion policy should be reviewed by 2018 in light of their absorption rate;
Amendment 60 #
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 directin a position to obtain funding aid for energy efficiency and building renovation projects but that they need support as they are likely to lack the administrative capacity to use other financial instruments fully;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that, while the Common Strategic Framework provides for general earmarking, ring-fencing and other thematic targets, these measures should be applied in a flexible manner within partnership agreements to allow Member States to pursue individual national paths towards the 2020 goals and cohesion policy objectives;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Singles out the need to apply the broadest possible terms of reference and definitioncriteria for assessing objectives in the energy projects put forward for cohesion policy funding;
Amendment 79 #
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 and renewable sources of energy, such as shale gas, ought to be accepted, including those of a transitional nature;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports the use of cohesion and energy policy funds for cross-border projects with third partner countries; stresses that bordering regions should be incorporated into the EU system to ensure sustainable development should be guaranteed on both sides of the border; stresses that such funding should be subject to the application of the EU energy market rules;