8 Amendments of Nuno MELO related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view that the European Union’s prosperity and security depend on a stable and abundant energy supply, which means that the existing European solidarity mechanisms should be stepped up so that the Union can be better prepared for energy supply disruptions. Absolute priority should be given to diversifying energy sources, suppliers and routes for gas and electricity.
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Takes the view that Europe must secure a more functional and integrated energy market. Developing interconnections so that no Member State is isolated will help not only to secure the supply of energy but also to bring about the internal energy market and promote competition. Adequate interconnections and the full implementation of the European Union internal market are the main driving forces for modernising energy systems in the Member States in a cost-efficient manner, offering general benefits for producers and consumers.
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Highlights the importance of coordinating national energy policies and strengthening the European Union’s voice in the field of external energy policy.
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that increased energy security is inseparable from the need to move to a low-carbon economy; strongly calls, therefore, for a comprehensive strategy that builds on existing policy instruments, with the long-term objective offor decarbonising the EU economy by 2050;.
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that action will only follow if measures are put forward together with the Member States; calls on the Commission to propose concrete steps and actiTakes the view that the plan for reducing the European Union’s energy dependence requires substantial changes to the energy system, which will not happen without a strong plans, including legislation, for both the short and the long term; underlines the importance of both research and of local pilot projects in Member States, which contribute to energy security by improving the resilience of local systems;ush for the development of new energy technologies. Significant investments from the European Union and Member States in energy research and innovation are required.
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. CallPoints onut the Commission to adopt measures to increase energy efficiency as a priority, thus also tackling the problem of low competitiveness resulting from high energy prices; underlines the importance of fully implementing the measures provided for in existing legislation, namely the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive;at priority must be given to implementing the European Union’s legislative framework on energy efficiency, which is the only way of achieving the core aim of the Energy Efficiency Directive, namely to achieve an energy saving of 20% by 2020. Energy efficiency makes it possible to reduce energy demand, reduce energy imports and reduce greenhouse gases. It also offers a long-term solution to the problem of fuel scarcity, and greater energy security for the Union.
Amendment 95 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to step up the development and deployment of low- carbon technologies and to strengthen the role of renewable energy sources in order to save on fuel imports; welcomes the Commission’s view of renewable energy as a no-regrets option and stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions;develop a support framework for advancing renewable energies that will ensure international competitiveness. Dependence on imports has increased in the past two decades and is expected to rise to around 80% by 2035 in the case of electricity and gas. In this context, welcomes the Commission’s view of renewable energy as a no-regrets option, which means identifying the EU countries with the greatest capacity for exploiting these sources.
Amendment 120 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to abolish all indirect subsidies for fossil fuels and to make full use of funds for financing renewables, based on binding renewable targets;to exploit hydrocarbons and clean coal, taking into account the decarbonisation priorities.