Activities of Francisco SOSA WAGNER related to 2012/2103(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Energy roadmap 2050 (debate)
Amendments (19)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the benefits to Member States of working together for an energy system transformation which must start now; endorses, therefore, the Commission's Energy Roadmap 2050 as the basis for proposing legislative and other initiatives on energy policy with a view to developing a policy framework for 2030, including milestones and targets; notes that defining energy targets for 2050 assumes pan- European governance; pursues, within the spirit of based on targets for greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency; notes that defining energy targets for 2050 assumes near-zero emission energy systems in line withe Union, a strategy that will allow Member States to cooperate and not feel repressed under the Roadmap;N climate science and European Council conclusions
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the proposed strategies for 2030 and 2050 are not of a deterministic nature, but rather serve as a basis forserve as a basis for progressive measures constructive dialogue on issues relating to industry, research and energy; and environmental protection in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of the EU's energy policy amidst the financial crisis; emphasises the role that energy could potentially play in spurring growth and competitiveness in the EU; calls on the Commission to propose post-2020 strategies and to present a 2030 policy framework for European energy policybased on the no regrets options identified in the energy roadmap 2050; encourages the Member States to step up their ongoing efforts to reach the current 2020 targets in the area of EU energy policy;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a clear, coherent and consistent policy and regulatory framework will stimulate the necessary investments for low-carbon energy investments; Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on increasing the EU's energy security and, economic competitiveness through measures such asand environmental sustainability through measures such as increased deployment of renewables, the diversification of supply routes and sources, and energy efficiency and savings and better interconnection among Member States;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that, providing the Union acquis is respected, it is in the competence of each Member State to define its own energy mix; acknowledges that the Energy Roadmap 2050 complements national, regional and local efforts to modernise energy supply; acknowledges, therefore, the need for Member States to work together on the basis of common objectives, as well as the important role to be played by the EU; urges the Member States and the Commission to continue to pursue options which can meet the EU's decarbonisation objective in an economically efficient, safe and sustainable way, and to continue with efforts to fully tap the potential for cost-effective energy savings, supported, inter alia, by available Union financial instruments; recognises, at the same time, the merits of developing a coordinated and, where appropriate, common European approach;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Regrets that the Commission did not analyse a high renewables and energy efficiency scenario in the Energy Roadmap 2050. Calls on the Commission to run such a scenario for the period to 2030;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that a higher share of renewable energy in EU gross final energy consumption beyond 2020 is a key aspect ofprerequisite for a more sustainable energy system; recognises, furthermore, that all of the decarbonisation scenarios explored in the Commission communication assume that assuming an increased share of renewable energy in the EU energy mix of aroundt least 30% in gross final energy consumption in 2030 would provide the energy sector with the necessary certainty for investments while allowing for considerable macro- economic benefits;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that improved energy efficiency and energy savings will play an essential role in the transformation of the energy system, and that meeting the 2020 objectives is an important basis key priority for further progress up to 2050; recommends, in this respect, that energy efficiency be integrated into national educational curricula in the Member States;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that all decarbonisation scenarios show that energy efficiency is a key factor to ensure the transition toward a low carbon economy and emphasizes that energy efficiency is an essential element of EU growth and competitiveness; highlights that reaching 2050 decarbonisation targets would require achieving the 2020 energy efficiency target and fixing new intermediary targets for 2030; believes that a better energy efficiency policy shall include a focus on the whole energy supply and demand chain including transformation, transmission, distribution and supply, alongside industrial, building and household consumption;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Points out that a particular attention should be given to raising the level of public understanding as well as the level of competencies of all professional actors in energy efficiency implementation at all stages (assessment of existing energy performance, design and implementation of energy efficiency solutions, energy efficient operation and maintenance);
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that a more European approach to renewable energy policy is key in the medium to long term; encourages Member States to continue 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 integrationshare; highlights the need for support schemes to be eventually phased out asonce technologies and supply chains will be mature and, market failures are resolved; and energy markets integrated to the nature of variable renewables;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that, as Member States pursue the goal of energy security and energy dependence, emphasis needs to be shifted towards a model of energy interdependence by ensuring the swift completion of the EU internal energy market and the EU supergrid infrastructure linking North and South, and East and West; highlights the importance of ensuring that policy and regulatory developments in Member States will eliminate remaining infrastructure ‘bottlenecks’ and market failures and will not create new barriers to electricity and gas or energy market integration; stresses, moreover, that energy policy decisions in each national system need to take account of how such decisions could affect other Member States;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the new challenges and opportunities, 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; believes that energy infrastructure should become more end-user-oriented with a stronger focus on the interaction between distribution systems capacities and consumption; recognises the importance of infrastructure at distribution level and the important role that prosumers and distribution system operators play during the integration into the system of decentralised energy products; 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 301 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that, in accordance with the internal market package, markets must continue to play the main role in financing energy infrastructure investments, while; acknowledginges that there are some projects that are justified from a security of supply, solidarity and sustainability perspective but are unable to attract enough market- based finance, may require limited public support to leverage private funding; emphasises that any contribution from public finance should be based onsuch projects shall be selected based on the basis of clear, transparent criteria, should not avoiding distortion of competition and should taketaking into account the interests of consumers;
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the Member States and the international community to maintain educational institutions capable of producing skilled labour force in the areas of energy safety, security, efficiency and waste management;
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that unconventional gas hascould have a role to play in the future EU energy mix, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the developments surrounding unconventional gas into account when formulating future energy outlook scenarios provided that it is submitted to a thorough evaluation of its potential benefits and risks; stresses that any support for the exploitation of unconventional gas sources shall take into account legal issues, life cycle assessment, environmental impact and economic viability;
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the need to ensure the energy security of the EU through alternative sources of energy and to reduce import dependency; highlights, therefore, the emerging importanctakes note of the exploration of oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea and the Arctic; believes that there is an urgent need to develop an EU policy on oil and gas drilling at sea, including delineation of exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of EU Member States and relevant third countries in accordance with the UNCLOS Convention, to which all EU Member States and the EU as such are signatories; points out that EU policy on oil and gas drilling at sea shall be in accordance with the UNCLOS Convention; believes that there is an urgent need to develop an EU policy to promote the development of an international legal framework for the protection of the Arctic region;
Amendment 431 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recognises that the ETS is the principalkey – 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; 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 industriesurgently needed; welcomes in this regard the Commission's proposal on revising the auctioning profile as a first step; recommends that structural reforms should be undertaken to address the oversupply permanently; calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the development of innovative technological solutions by European industries;
Amendment 482 #
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 a ‘smart’, common sense-based approach to energy efficiency and energy savings; believes, regardless, that the role of ICT technologies is increasingly important for energy; highlights, in this context, the role of smart meters in providing consumers with data on energy consumption in households and businesses; underlines that consumers shall become active stakeholders in energy efficiency by having visibility on their energy consumption, and by effectively monitoring and controlling it;