Activities of Krišjānis KARIŅŠ related to 2012/2103(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Energy roadmap 2050 (debate)
Amendments (22)
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Accepts the main finding of the Energy Roadmap 2050 that economic decarbonisation costs are manageable, and not higher than continuation of current policies, if action starts early so that energy system restructuring coincides with investment cycles thereby avoiding stranded investment as well as costly lock- ins of carbon intensive technology that will be uneconomical in the medium and long term;
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 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 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that a more European approach to renewable policy is key in the medium to long term; encourages Member States to work together in order to optimise the cost efficiency of renewables expansion and to ensure that investments are made where they will be most productive and efficient, taking into account the specific characteristics of Member States; highlights, in this context, the Commission's important role as a facilitator; points out that renewables will, in the long term, move to the centre of the energy mix in Europe, as they progress from technology development to mass production and deployment, from small- scale to larger-scale – integrating local and more remote sources – and from subsidised to competitive; emphasises that the changing nature of renewables requires changes in policy to be made with a view to achieving greater market integration; highlights the need for support schemes to be phased out as technologies and supply chains mature and market failures are resolved; Stresses however that retroactive changes in support schemes has a detrimental effect on both investor confidence and thereby increases the risks related to RES investments and their costs;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights the need to secure a sufficiently strong policy framework post 2020 for renewable energy technologies including a 2030 EU renewable energy target that secures a cost effective deployment and market integration of renewable energy in the EU;
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 283 #
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 and interconnections), 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 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for the Commission to urgently address the regulatory uncertainty for institutional investors in the interpretation of third package when acting as a passive investor in both transmission and generation capacity;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls for the Commission to urgently address the issue of lacking incentives to smart grid investments for DSO's and TSO's in ICT and other innovative technologies that facilitate a better and more utilisation of the existing grid;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Agrees with the Commission that natural gas will be critical for the transformation of the energy system, since it represents a quick and cost-efficient way of reducing reliance on other more polluting fossil fuels, thereby lowering greenhouse gas emissions; by acknowledging the significance of gas stresses the need to diversify gas supply routes to the European Union;
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recognises the key role of gas, both in the transition to a low-carbon energy system and as a flexible back-up, and in balancing capacity where renewable energy supplies are variable;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that unconventional gas has a role to play in the future EU energy mix, that an evaluation and adjustment of the policy framework can prove adequate to ensure a sustainable production, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the developments surrounding unconventional gas into account when formulating future energy outlook scenarios;
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
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 426 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the importance of strengthening cooperation and dialogue with other strategic energy partners; 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; notes that in the long term the European Union has to increase coordination with regards to purchases of energy from third countries;
Amendment 439 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recognises that the ETS is the principal – though not the only – instrument for reducing industrial emissions and promoting investment in low carbon technologies; notes that further improvement of the ETS is necessary to cut emissions and incentivise investments in low-carbon technologies; notes that any changes to the ETS would require a careful assessment of the impact on electricity prices and on the competitiveness of energy-intensive industries; calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the development of innovative technological solutions by European industries;
Amendment 445 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Finds it necessary for a long-term stabilisation of the carbon price, which is considerably higher than it is today;
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Believes that prices play a crucial role in energy-related investment and energy production; notes that the different Member States' policies to promote renewable energy show both successes and problems; takes the opinion that the recent relatively high prices of fossil fuels promote the development of renewable energy; notes, however, that in some Member States the promotion of renewable energy by means of financial support could lead to high energy prices; stresses the need to explore the option for a pan European system of renewable energy subsidies which would promote competitive and sustainable technologies;
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 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;