8 Amendments of Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY related to 2012/2103(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 1
Section 1 – paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 85% in the energy sector in order to realise the 2°C goal;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 2
Section 1 – paragraph 2
2. Finds it regrettable that the Commission has based all decarbonisation scenarios on the assumption of global climate action and has not carried out any analysis to identify the EU's ambitions in the event that global action is delayed; also regrets that the Commission has omitted to look into a scenario based on high levels of efficiency and renewable energy, which would be the most resilient to a higher oil price in the event that global action is delayed;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Strongly regrets that the Commission did not explore a combined "high renewables and high energy efficiency" scenario that would combine the benefits of low energy imports bill and low electricity prices; takes the view that a choice should be made about which path to take in order to ensure investment certainty; strongly supports a future sustainable and secure energy system that combines the benefits of scenario 2 (high energy-efficiency) and scenario 4 (high RES);
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 3
Section 1 – paragraph 3
3. Supports the conclusion that decarbonisation of the EU by 2050 is feasible and will require high levels of investments; calls on the Commission to create stability for investors by reducing over-regulation and by setting a clear, technology-neutral goal in particular if EU climate action is delayed as action now will avoid stranded investments and costly changes later; calls on the Commission to create stability for investors by setting post-2020 goals for CO2 reduction, renewable energy and energy savings;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 4
Section 1 – paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to propose a clear 2030 goal by setting a singlembitious target s for CO2 reduction, renewable energy and energy efficiency; reiterates the need to at the minimum meet the milestones for emission reduction stated in the low-carbon roadmap and to put forward all needed measureppropriate levels for the various targets promptly;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 5
Section 1 – paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to develop sound ways of financing the energy transition, including a strengthened ETS, innovation initiatives such as Horizon 2020, an increased involvement of the European Investment Bank in the finance of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, and market-based mechanisms;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 6
Section 1 – paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to step up the development and deployment of low- carbon technologies, to strengthen the role of renewable energy sources – including by increasing their commercialisation, to step up the efficient use of energy sources, and to phase out by 2020 all fossil fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption and inefficient use of resources;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 6
Section 1 – paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to step up the development and deployment of low- carbonsustainable and climate-friendly technologies, to strengthen the role of renewable energy sources – including by increasing their commercialisation, to step up the efficient use of energy sources, and to phase out fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption and inefficient use of resources; in this regard reiterates its call for sustainability criteria for energy use of biomass that would ensure overall resource efficiency, climate benefit in a reasonable timeframe and strengthens the functioning of the internal energy market;