Activities of Krišjānis KARIŅŠ related to 2015/2323(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Delivering a new deal for energy consumers - Tackling energy poverty as part of the Energy Union (debate) LV
Amendments (19)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and renewables- based;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Believes that, in this context, the Energy Union should have the interests of citizenonsumers at its core and should:
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point a
Paragraph 3 – point a
a. provide citizens with stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, energy-efficient products and housingefficient, and sustainably produced energy;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c
Paragraph 3 – point c
c. contribute to eradicateing the causes of energy poverty;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d
Paragraph 3 – point d
d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by suppliers and enable them to fully exercise their rights;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to rigorously ensure full implementation of the Third Energy Package, and calls for its revia new Energy Market Desiogn to take account of the following recommendations:
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
Paragraph 6 – point a
a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards and requests the Commission to identify minimum information requirements to ensure simplicity and interpretability in this respect;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 164 #
d. Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs,Considers that information relating to different tariffs must be transparent, clear and accessible in order to facilitate price comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing array of different tariffs for the same productand maintain retail competition between suppliers;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customumers be empowered to easily access information relating to their consumption patterns, along with recommendations from the suppliers on the most suitable and advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns available to them; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensivnot on the most appropriate tariffs;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f
Paragraph 6 – point f
f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the creation of new platforms to serve as independent Price Comparison Tools (PCTs) to provide greater clarity to consumers on billing; recommends that such independent platforms should provide consumers with information on the different taxes, levies and add-ons contained in energy tariffs in a comparable way to empower the consumer to easily seek more suitable offers; suggests that this role could be assumed by existing bodies such as national energy departments, regulators etc., or by specifically created entities;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Considers that the maximum benefit for consumers will be achieved through the optimisation of the energy system as a whole; asks therefore that careful analyses be undertaken in the market design process to ensure that delivering new benefits to specific consumer groups does not bring negative impacts to energy consumers in general;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizendata subject will remain in control of their personal data and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase informationpersonal data;
Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social rightcoordination at EU level to fight energy poverty through the sharing of best practices between Member States; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017;
Amendment 414 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to addresscan reduce energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority toalso targets energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;
Amendment 421 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promoted; considers that any such social tariffs should be fully transparent;