10 Amendments of Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY related to 2011/2034(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on Member States to adapt the infrastructure grids at the energy mix neededEmphasises the urgent need to upgrade and modernise the EU’s energy infrastructure in order to meet the targets set by the EU for renewable energy, reduction of GHG emissions and energy efficiency; Moreover, calls the Member States to complete the modernisation of EU energy infrastructure by implementing supply corridors across the EU, turning networks into intelligent grids and ensuring secure supply of gas withcalls for the development of smart- and super grids, the building of interconnections and the extension of gas grids, which could lead to the reduction of GHG emissions and enhances security of supply;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the fact that substantial investments need to be made in energy infrastructure in order to achieve our goal for a low carbon economy by 2050; notes that not making these investments would result in much higher costs in terms of environmental deterioration, rising energy prices, increased energy insecurity and dependency, as well as a decrease in employment and welfare.; believes that the required investments could be obtained through development of innovative financing instruments; These investments could come from both private and public sources, whereas revenues from a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), a green/carbon tax and from the auctioning of allowances of the revised ETS could be used to bridge the funding gap and to boost investments, for instance to adapt our energy grids to the requirements of renewable energies;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that EU subsidies for energy infrastructure should only be used where the market fails to generate the necessary investments as these subsidies could hamper possible innovative market solutions;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Underlines that phasing out environmental harmful subsidies in the field of energy, both at the national and at EU level, is a core objective of the Europe 2020 strategy as they adversely affect EU goals in the field of climate change, biodiversity, energy efficiency and other key policy areas;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that before energy infrastructure investments are made, an analysis should be made of which investments are desirable and where coordination between Member States is needed; believes that these analyses should take into account the benefits of sustainable energy production;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that differences between national regulations can form obstacles to efficient investments; asks the Commission to investigate these obstacles and to come with possible solutions;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the adoption of the highest possible safety and environmental standards for all energy infrastructures, inter alia through cooperation programmes between Member States, in order to address public reservations and promote greater public acceptance; recommends to the Member States to provide adequate information to citizens, civil society, economic operators and social-partners about integrated and reliablethe necessity of upgrading and modernising energy infrastructure in order to increase the reliability of energy networks, improve the security of supply, and the integration of renewable energy sources, and enable consumers to benefit from new technologies and intelligent energy use in order to increase energy efficiency;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes the view that a EU approach to improving Europe’s energy infrastructure is necessary as a single Member States cannot achieve this on its own; notes that environmental benefits do not necessary occur in those countries that make the required investments; moreover, emphasises the need to think about long term objectives as energy infrastructure planned today must be capable of lasting for several decades;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Concurs withWelcomes the Commission that the blue print methodology will turn into reality the priority projects through faster and more transparent permit granting procedures, while at the same time calls on the Commission and the Member States to adapt accordingly the Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment procedures; moreover,’s proposal to speed up permit granting procedures and make them more transparent; stresses the need to increase public participation in the decision-making process which can improve public trust and acceptance of the installations.