2015/2232(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)

Aa. whereas after the successful agreement of the COP21 in Paris the European Union is more than ever obliged to achieve its climate targets and energy efficiency is one of the most cost efficient ways to achieve the reduction of CO2 emissions;

Amendment 10 #

Marijana PETIR

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Expresses disquiet at the Commission’s assessment, as set out in its communication of 23 July 2014 to Parliament and the Council, that, if the current pace is maintained, the EU’s 20% energy saving target will not be reached by 2020 and the actual rate will be 1% to 2% lower; calls on the Commission to encourage Member States to invest additional efforts and take measures to ensure that this European target will be met;

Amendment 100 #

Merja KYLLÖNEN, Kateřina KONEČNÁ

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – point 1 (new)

(1) Expresses its concern at the increasing pollution caused by certain domestic heating installations fired by solid biomass, which produce large quantities of fine dust, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and dioxins that greatly detract from air quality and are therefore harmful to human health; urges Member States accordingly to implement efficient and environmentally friendly alternative solutions;

Amendment 101 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. underlines the immediate need to deploy more comprehensive approach to improve the energy efficiency of the whole transport system, not relying only the technological development of vehicles or propulsion systems; instead, urges the Commission and Member States to ambitiously introduce new measures to enhance modal shift towards the most energy efficient modes and to fully deploy ITS to further improve the efficiency and usage rate of capacity, both of the vehicles and the infrastructure, also in logistics, aviation and maritime transport;

Amendment 102 #

Ivo BELET

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Reminds that energy efficiency can be achieved by setting CO2 standards and informing users of the fuel consumption of their vehicles; calls on the European Commission to come forward with proposals to inform the users about the fuel consumption of new trucks, busses and coaches and to set limits on their CO2 emissions;

Amendment 103 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Calls on the Commission to involve local and regional institutions in order to promote energy efficiency at regional, local and grass-roots level;

Amendment 104 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Calls the European Commission and Member States to prioritise Article 4, with regard to the preparation of the second version of the strategies, to be delivered in 2017 in order to achieve a nZEB-level building stock at EU level by 2050;

Amendment 105 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)

8b. Calls for plans to be drawn up with a view to phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and channelling financial resources towards energy efficiency projects serving to achieve the EU’s goals for decarbonisation of the energy sector by 2050;

Amendment 106 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Proposes that these 'energy saving support schemes' prioritise action in the buildings sector, notably by fostering the implementation of the national long-term strategies included in Article 4;

Amendment 107 #

Jo LEINEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Stresses the need for ambitious, robust and transparent climate governance that will guarantee that the efficiency target is reached; considers that corresponding rules should be introduced as part of the review of the energy efficiency directive; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that the European Parliament is fully involved in developing climate governance and to put forward proposals in the framework of the ordinary legislative procedure;

Amendment 108 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Calls on Member States to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes to target low-income consumers;

Amendment 109 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Reinstates its call for a significant investment programme for energy efficiency in Europe, fully mobilising the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and structural funds; notes that energy efficiency projects are often small- scale and need to be bundled into larger portfolios; to this end, calls on the Commission, the European Investment Bank and Member States to deploy more technical assistance and project development assistance to facilitate investments;

Amendment 11 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Maintains that the Paris Agreement (COP 21) has to be accompanied by national emissions plans with unequivocal and verifiable commitments on emissions and energy that ensure an undertaking is made to prevent global warming by more than 2 degrees;

Amendment 110 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)

8b. Proposes that Article 4 be referring to as 'long-term strategies for the renovation of the national building stock, including for mobilising investment";

Amendment 111 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)

8b. Regrets the low contribution of transport to the energy savings, with a percentage of only 3% within the overall sectoral split of savings, despite the stabilisation of passenger traffic and the fall in freight traffic between 2005-2013 due to the economic crisis; calls on Member states to increase the number of measures targeting the transport sector;

Amendment 112 #

Ivo BELET, Peter LIESE, Norbert LINS

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)

8b. Notes that the least progress was made in the residential sector and thus calls on Member States to use energy service companies and energy performance contracting, to implement tax schemes and loan programmes in order to increase the low renovation rates for the existing building stock in Europe and to reward energy efficiency measures such as the uptake of energy efficient heating and cooling;

Amendment 113 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)

8c. Notes that energy efficiency requirements in public procurement are not fully understood by all procurement agents; calls on the Commission to provide clearer guidelines to facilitate compliance with Article 6 of the EED and a better integration into the wider EU rules on public procurement;

Amendment 114 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)

8c. Calls the European Commission and Member States to prioritise Article 4, with regard to the preparation of the second version of the strategies, to be delivered in 2017, and which should be built on proper engagement with stakeholders, following mandatory templates, including intermediate 5 year targets and implementation plans, in order to achieve a goal of nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) at EU level by 2050, as will become necessary to meet the goals of the COP21 Paris Agreement;

Amendment 115 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)

8d. Asks the Commission to reduce as much as possible paperwork for SMEs and public bodies;

Amendment 116 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 e (new)

8e. Proposes to review the SME definition applied to this Directive (Article 2, 26) to refer only to the number of employed persons and annual turnover, so that companies which are 25% or more controlled by a public body can still be considered as an SME;

Amendment 12 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Recalls that energy efficiency is conductive to economic growth and creates local jobs, also contributing to European re-industrialisation objectives;

Amendment 13 #

Sylvie GODDYN, Jean-François JALKH, Mireille D'ORNANO

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Notes that buildings account for 40% of final energy use and 36% CO2 emissions while 50% of final energy consumption is used for heating and cooling, 80% of which in buildings; consequently calls for more efforts to incentivise deep renovation of poorly insulated buildings stock in the EU;

Amendment 14 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that ~~common efforts by the EU will help to create a common market for goods and services tha~~EU policies are weakening European industry and leading to plant hrel~~p to save energy, which will bring down costs for consumers and create a more level playing field for industr~~ocations which are having a lasting impact on our energy balance, in the form of increasing imports, and plunging people into unemployment and energy precarity;

Amendment 15 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that common efforts by the EU will help both to create a common market for goods and services and to allow a relevant reduction of CO2 emissions, that help to save energy, which will bring down costs for consumers, make prices more affordable for vulnerable people and create a more level playing field for industry;

Amendment 16 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that common efforts by the EU will help to create a common market for goods and services that help to save energy, which will bring down costs for all consumers and create a more level playing field for industry;

Amendment 17 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that common efforts by the EU will help to create a common market for goods and services that help to save energy, which will bring down costs for consumers and empower them, will create a more level playing field for industry; welcomes the fact that energy audits and energy management schemes under Article 8 are helping to make EU companies more competitive; calls for the implementation of cost-effective energy audit recommendations to be required in conjunction with planned maintenance, with additional incentives provided where necessary, and for Article 8 to be extended to cover all companies with high energy consumption;

Amendment 18 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that common efforts by the EU will help to create a common market for goods and services that help to save energy, which will bring down costs for all consumers and empower them, will create a more level playing field for industry, and will boost its competitiveness and open new markets;

Amendment 19 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that common efforts by the EU will help to create a common market for goods and services that help to save energy, which will bring down costs for consumers and create a more level playing field for industry while at the same time realizing that the industry has an inherent interest in increasing energy efficiency and will be the main driver of energy efficiency innovation;

Amendment 2 #

Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)

Ab. whereas in 2014 the European Union spent 358 billion Euro per year for energy imports, meaning almost 1 bn Euro per day1, which is more than the total deficit of Greece (317 bn Euro)2 and almost as much as the total turnover of the German car industry (367.9 bn Euro)3 in 2014; __________________ 1 Source: European Commission 2 Eurostat (2015): Bereitstellung der Daten zu Defizit und Schuldenstand 2014 - erste Meldung. http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/6 796753/2-21042015-AP-DE.pdf/28a7cf93-61e6- 4a81-85c7-1a168866e3ba 3 Statistica (2016): Umsatz der Automobilindustrie in Deutschland in den Jahren 2005 bis 2014 (in Milliarden Euro). http://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/160479/ umfrage/umsatz-der-deutschen- automobilindustrie/

Amendment 20 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that common efforts by the EU will help to create a common market for goods and services that help to save energy, which will bring down costs for all energy consumers and create a more level playing field for industry;

Amendment 21 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)

(1) Notes that buildings account for 40% of energy use in the EU, and that improving the energy efficiency of buildings is therefore of prime importance in reducing CO2 emissions and improving energy security, as well as for ending fuel poverty and improving health;

Amendment 22 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Observes that energy-intensive industries must also contribute, and that a level playing field within the EU is very important in this context;

Amendment 23 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Highlights the fact that more than half of the investment needed to decarbonise the EU's energy system to 2050 needs to be directed to energy efficiency; emphasizes that this approach will ensure that fossil-fuel based generation is sized to a scale appropriate to meet future demand, and asset stranding is avoided; calls for energy efficiency to be treated as an infrastructure investment priority allowing for its deployment as part of wider EU and national infrastructure planning and financing processes;

Amendment 24 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)

2b. Calls on the Commission to promote the exchange of best practices across Member States in order to speed up the achievement of targets, the diffusion of innovative products and services, and to promote cross-country convergence in energy efficiency;

Amendment 25 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments in the Member States, but that poor implementation is hindering its full potential; highlights the competitiveness gains and emission savings that high energy consumption industry and companies can achieve by implementing cost-effective energy audit recommendations; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure swift transposition and implementation of requirements under Article 8;

Amendment 26 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments ~~in the Member States~~, but that poor implementation in the Member States is hindering its full potential;

Amendment 27 #

Sylvie GODDYN, Jean-François JALKH, Mireille D'ORNANO

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments in the Member States, but that poor implementation is hindering its full potential; welcomes the increased technical support from the Commission to ensure correct and speedy implementation;

Amendment 28 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments in the Member States, but that poor implementation is hindering its full potential; emphasises that this poor implementation is often the result of budgetary restrictions linked to the austerity measures imposed by the EU;

Amendment 29 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

Amendment 3 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that improving energy efficiency is crucial to achieving our climate targets and starting the transition towards a more sustainable energy system, to creating jobs and growth - especially in SMEs and industry, to increasing productivity and to reducing our dependence on energy imports;

Amendment 30 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments in the Member States, but that poor implementation is hindering its full potential; calls on Member States to take action to guarantee the effectiveness and the desired impact of the Directive on Energy Efficiency by adjusting implementation where necessary;

Amendment 31 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments in the Member States, but that poor implementation is hindering its full potential; points out that energy efficiency is not being applied as an effective long-term way to fight and prevent energy poverty, as referred to in Article 7(7)(a) of Directive 2012/27/EU; calls for platforms to be set up to enable best practice to be exchange at local and regional level in Member States;

Amendment 32 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments in the Member States, but that poor implementation is hindering its full potential; welcomes the increased technical support and the enforcement efforts from the Commission to ensure correct and speedy implementation;

Amendment 33 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments ~~in the Member States, but that poor implementation~~and that full implementation in the Member States will ensure the EU achieves its ~~hindering its full potential~~2020 20% energy savings target without the need for additional measures;

Amendment 34 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Calls on the Commission to guide, monitor and coordinate the Member States more effectively in implementing the Directive, to act promptly in making reasoned requests, where necessary, for national plans to be aligned with the objectives of the Directive and to carry out close and rigorous monitoring of effective implementation;

Amendment 35 #

Sylvie GODDYN, Jean-François JALKH, Mireille D'ORNANO

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Emphasises that flexibility in the implementation of this Directive is crucial since conditions in the Member States vary widely;

Amendment 36 #

Ivo BELET

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Calls on the European Commission to use all legal means to ensure that Member States provide up to date and precise information, demonstrating that the energy efficiency savings, as envisaged by the requirements to renovate 3 % of the total floor area of public buildings or by the requirements to put in place alternative measures, are fulfilled;

Amendment 37 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Emphasises that training at all levels is still patchy and inadequately funded to cover all the areas opened up by the application of the directive, as a result of a mismatch between the rules and actual market capacities and funding;

Amendment 38 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Underlines, therefore, the need for more guidance from the European Commission, in order to help Member States implementing the Directive, and reporting progress; calls for the implementation of energy efficiency on the local and regional level; Calls to ensure, through the change of the Article 7 of Directive 2012/27/EU, long-term and stable financing of energy efficiency projects;

Amendment 39 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Points out that the chief weakness of the existing Directive is that ~~most of the measures will expire in 2020 unless the Directive is appropriately amended~~it is competing with other European and national legislation (such as ETS certificates, exit from coal and payment schemes for renewable energy), which means that its main provisions on flexibility, in particular in Article 7, should be ~~extended not only up to 2030, but also beyon~~maintained;

Amendment 4 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that energy efficiency as first fuel is crucial to achieving our climate targets and fostering our transition towards a more sustainable energy system, to making energy more affordable for consumers, to generating net employment generation and to reducing our dependence on energy imports;

Amendment 40 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Points out that the chief weakness of the existing Directive is that most of the measures are only focused on incentives undertaken by Member States and not on progressive obligations in best practices to be addressed to relevant users and will expire in 2020 unless the Directive is appropriately amended, which means that its main provisions, in particular Article 7, should be extended not only up to 2030, but also beyond;

Amendment 41 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Points out that ~~the chief weakness of~~any revision to the existing Directive is that most of the measures will expire in 2020 unless the Directive is appropriately amended, which means that its main provisions, in particular Article 7, should be extended not only up to 2030, but also beyondmust be coherent with the European Council agreement on the 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework, retain maximum flexibility for Member States and fully respect the efforts being taken to meet the Directive's binding targets;

Amendment 42 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Points out that the chief weakness of the existing Directive is that most of the measures will expire in 2020 unless the Directive is appropriately amended, which means, inter alia, that its main provisions, in particular Article 7, should be extended not only up to 2030, but also beyond, in which context the current Directive is to be assessed; notes furthermore the necessity of introducing a mid-term review in order to guarantee that the targets will be attained in 2030;

Amendment 43 #

Norbert LINS

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Points out that the chief weakness of the existing Directive is that most of the measures will expire in 2020 unless the Directive is appropriately amended, which means that its main provisions, in particular Article 7, should be extended not only up to 2030, but also beyond; expects that this will favour long-term measures;

Amendment 44 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Points out that the chief weakness of the existing Directive is that most of the measures will expire in 2020 unless the Directive is appropriately amended, which means that its main provisions, in particular Article 7, should be extended not only up to 2030, but also beyond, with objectives to be established in line with developments (results obtained, technological and market innovations, etc.);

Amendment 45 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Reiterates the need to establish a binding 40 % energy efficiency target by 2030 to be implemented by means of individual national targets; calls in addition for binding energy efficiency targets up to 2050 in line with the ambitious commitments under the Paris agreements to keep the global temperature increase below 1.5 °C;

Amendment 46 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Expresses its concern regarding all areas highlighted in the Commission report showing values still far removed from the energy efficiency target for 2020; calls therefore on the Commission and the Member States to take resolute action with regard to buildings, transport, services and energy production, to ensure greater prosperity and green jobs in the EU; observes that such measures should be in line with the transition to a circular economy;

Amendment 47 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Calls for Member States renovation roadmaps in Article 4 to include intermediate 5 year targets towards a goal of nearly zero energy buildings by 2050, as will become necessary to meet the goals of the COP 21 Paris Agreement; calls for the extension of Article 5 to cover all public administration levels;

Amendment 48 #

Sylvie GODDYN, Jean-François JALKH, Mireille D'ORNANO

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)

4b. Notes that Member States still some way from achieving the target of 20% by 2020 require Commission guidance to immediately develop national policies and specific measures for energy and resource efficiency; urges the Member States accordingly to implement and maintain a stable system of incentives to facilitate a reliable flow of investment and funding, paying particular attention to energy efficiency in buildings;

Amendment 49 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Regrets the very unambitious target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, which is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1; points out that changes to the way vehicle engine emissions and consumption are calculated, as a result of the introduction of tests under real driving conditions, will have to be incorporated into energy efficiency calculations in the transport sector; wonders to what extent these changes will affect the EU's ability to meet its targets; urges that the probable loss of energy efficiency should not be offset by drastic measures which undermine the competitiveness of our industry; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energy _savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf

Amendment 5 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that energy efficiency is crucial to achieving our climate targets and to reducing our dependence on energy imports; Notes that the private and public building sectors account for a major stake in energy consumption in the EU; Calls on Member States to promote investment in these sectors as a means to reduce CO2 emissions, improve energy security, promote job creation and to diminish energy poverty;

Amendment 50 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Regrets the very unambitious target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014~~, which~~ in contrast to the 40% target adopted by the European Parliament; notes that the 27 % is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1; calls on the Commission to move to comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and a societal interest perspective, in line with its own Better Regulation guidelines1a; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energy _savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf 1a Better Regulation guidelines SWD 2015, 111, tool 54

Amendment 51 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Regrets the very unambitious target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, ~~which~~in contrast to the 40% goal adopted by the European Parliament; notes that the 27% target is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1[1]; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energy _savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf

Amendment 52 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Regrets the very unambitious target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, which is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1;2a;calls on the European Commission to move to comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and a social discount rate, in line with its own Better Regulation guidelines;2b __________________ 12a Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energ y_savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf 2b Better Regulation guidelines SWD (2015) 111,,tool #54: "The social discount rate is the rate most used in Impact Assessments, as these normally consider costs and benefits together from the point of view of society as a whole (rather than from the point of view of a single stakeholder group). The recommended social discount rate is 4% ... In general, it is not appropriate to use alternative social discount rates, as using the 4% rate consistently in Impact Assessments and an evaluation ensures coherence and comparability."

Amendment 53 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Regrets the very unambitious target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, ~~which~~in contrast to the binding target of 40 % implemented by means of individual national targets adopted by the European Parliament; notes that the 27% is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1; calls on the Commission to move to comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and a social discount rate, in line with its own Better Regulation guidelines; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energy _savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf

Amendment 54 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Re~~gret~~calls the ~~very unambitious~~ target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, which is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energ y_savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf;

Amendment 55 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. ~~Regrets the very unambitious~~Notes the target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, which is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energ y_savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdfthe Council's binding EU target of at least 40% domestic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030;

Amendment 56 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Regrets the very unambitious target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, in contrast to the 40% target adopted by the Parliament in December 2015, notes that the 27% which is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energy _savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf

Amendment 57 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Regrets the very unambitious target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, ~~which is mainly justified by~~contrary to the 40 % objective to be achieved through national targets, repeatedly called for by the European Parliament and confirmed in December 2015; calls in this connection for a review of this target, which is being justified by the Council principally on the basis of an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1; 2; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energy _savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf

Amendment 58 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. ~~Regrets the very unambitious~~Stresses that the target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, which is mainly justified by ~~an extremely unrealistic high~~the discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energ y_savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf, is well founded;

Amendment 59 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point a (new)

(a) Asks the European Commission to propose a 2030 target that reflects the level of cost-effective energy efficiency potential, which can be reached if market failures and imperfections are removed, recognising the societal value of treating energy savings as an energy source on its own right;

Amendment 6 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that energy efficiency is crucial to achieving our climate targets ~~and~~, to reducing our dependence on energy imports and to facilitating the transition towards an energy system based on renewables and away from fossil fuels as soon as possible;

Amendment 60 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Emphasises that, for achievement of the 2030 energy efficiency objectives, the EU should facilitate the adoption of a wider selection of instruments and data, such as energy audit and management systems, performance statistics and indicators, geo-referenced building registers with information on their energy consumption, energy performance contracts, advanced financing instruments and professional training schemes;

Amendment 61 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses that a high discount rate would reflect the unrealistic assumption that cost- efficient investments in energy efficiency will not happen because of a number of obstacles, whereas first of all these obstacles are overestimated by the European Commission and it is the duty of political actors to overcome obstacles to such investments that over time would pay off;

Amendment 62 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

Amendment 63 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses that a high, private discount rate would reflect the unrealistic assumption that cost- efficient investments in energy efficiency will not happen because of a number of obstacles, whereas it is the duty of political actors to overcome obstacles to such investments; also notes that this overlooks the role of EU and national public bodies to drive energy efficiency improvements, particularly in setting common EU performance standards and national procurement and infrastructure and buildings policies;

Amendment 64 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses that a high private discount rate would reflect the unrealistic assumption that cost- eff~~icient~~ective investments in energy efficiency will not happen because of a number of obstacles, whereas it is the duty of political actors to overcome obstacles to such investments;

Amendment 65 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses that a high discount rate would reflect the unrealistic assumption that cost- efficient investments in energy efficiency will not happen because of a number of obstacles, whereas it is the duty of political actors to overcome obstacles to such investments; also notes that the current high discount rate presumes that energy efficiency is achieved only through individual actions, overlooking the fact that the role of public bodies is key to driving energy efficiency improvements, particularly in buildings; in this respect, calls for the extension of Article 5 to cover all public bodies and include the adoption of best practice on financial support mechanisms;

Amendment 66 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

Amendment 67 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses that a high discount rate ~~would~~ reflects the ~~unrealistic~~ assumption that cost-efficient investments in energy efficiency will not happen because of a number of obstacles resulting from competing European and national legislation and strict reporting requirements, whereas it is the duty of political actors to overcome obstacles to such investments;

Amendment 68 #

Jo LEINEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to review the 27% energy efficiency target for 2030 in the light of the Paris climate change agreement and to set a binding 40% efficiency target;

Amendment 69 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Acknowledges that insufficient price signals are a main reason to undermine demand response; calls on Member States to tackle this barrier and to promote smart metering and transparent billing as a way to foster more responsive consumer behaviour with reference to energy consumption and investment in energy efficiency;

Amendment 7 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that energy efficiency is crucial to achieving our climate targets ~~and to reducing our dependence on energy imports~~within the objectives endorsed in the Paris COP 21 agreement and to reducing our dependence on energy imports; notes that buildings account for 40% of energy use in the EU, and that improving the energy efficiency of buildings is therefore of prime importance in reducing CO2 emissions and improving energy security, as well as for ending fuel poverty and improving health;

Amendment 70 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Recalls Parliament's resolutions of 5 February 2014, 26 November 2014 and 14 October 2015, which call for three binding energy and climate targets for 2030, in particular the 40 % energy efficiency target; emphasises that the post-2020 EU energy efficiency target should be binding and implemented through individual national targets; urges the Commission to develop various 2030 energy efficiency scenarios, including at the level fixed by Parliament of 40 %;

Amendment 71 #

Daciana Octavia SÂRBU

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Recalls the Energy Union Framework Strategy conclusion that energy efficiency is an energy source in its own right; considers that a high discount rate therefore undermines the EU's own energy supply and energy independence;

Amendment 72 #

Merja KYLLÖNEN, Kateřina KONEČNÁ

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Notes that buildings account for 40% of energy use in the EU, and that improving the energy efficiency of buildings is therefore of prime importance in reducing CO2 emissions and improving energy security, as well as ending energy poverty and improving health;

Amendment 73 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Welcomes new innovative and smart solutions for balancing the supply and demand of electricity, for better utilisation of renewable energy and for reducing the peak energy consumption; calls for research and development funding for these new solutions especially for the SME sector;

Amendment 74 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)

6b. Highlights the importance of European financial instruments in the form of loans, guarantees and equity to leverage private funding for energy efficiency projects; stresses, however, the need for funding to be provided in the form of grants for projects in the social domain;

Amendment 75 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)

6b. Believes that the measures for energy- efficient renovation of existing buildings need to be prioritised among the most energy-poor; calls on the Commission to propose a target to improve the efficiency of residential building stock, alongside future minimum efficiency standards for rented housing in the context of the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive;

Amendment 76 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)

6c. Calls for Member State renovation road maps in Article 4 to follow mandatory templates and to include intermediate 5 year targets towards a goal of nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) by 2050, as will become necessary to meet the goals of the COP21 Paris Agreement;

Amendment 77 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)

6d. Agrees with the Commission that lower fuel prices and the prospects of economic growth could further endanger the achievement of the 20% target; calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance the monitoring, verification, control and compliance regime to ensure the right level of ambition;

Amendment 78 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. ~~Insists that loopholes~~Underlines the need for clarification in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, ~~must be eliminated,~~ while keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures;

Amendment 79 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated, w~~hile keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures~~ith due regard for the subsidiarity principle;

Amendment 8 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

Amendment 80 #

Norbert LINS

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated, while keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures; underlines in this regard the possibility to opt for alternative measures;

Amendment 81 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated, ~~while keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures~~and recommends that all Member States implement a single energy savings obligation market (ESO);

Amendment 82 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. ~~Insists that~~Underlines the importance of eliminating loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, ~~must be eliminated, while keep~~while at the same time safeguarding flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures;

Amendment 83 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated~~, while keeping~~; stresses that the excessive flexibility ~~for~~given to the Member States to choose among the measures to be undertaken should not come at the expense of the annual energy savings targets; calls for a revision of Article 7 that enables the objective quantification and achievement of the 1,5% p.a. energy savings requirement;

Amendment 84 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated, while keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures; notes in particular that phasing in and early actions under Article 7(2) are no longer relevant and that the 25% flexibility has diminished the effectiveness of the 1.5% p.a. energy savings requirement; insists that alternative measures under article 7(9) must be tightly defined and easy to quantify; recalls that Article 7 is expected to deliver more than half of the 20% target set by the Directive;

Amendment 85 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

Amendment 86 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated, while keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures; notes in particular that phasing in and early actions under Article 7(2) are no longer relevant and that the statistical removal of energy used in transport and ETS sectors from setting the target has diminished the effectiveness and transparency of the 1.5% p.a. energy savings requirement and produces unnecessary reporting complexities;

Amendment 87 #

Merja KYLLÖNEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Emphasises the need to improve the energy efficiency of the public sector and calls for better integration of the energy saving initiatives into the public procurements;

Amendment 88 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Reiterates that energy efficiency must be understood as the most sustainable element of our obligation to reduce our energy consumption, and not as an pretext for increasing consumption;

Amendment 89 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Stresses that, among the challenges arising and the major barriers to the implementation of Article 7, lack of knowledge and capacity on the part of those involved plays an important role, as does the low level of awareness among final consumers regarding compulsory efficiency schemes or alternative measures and the limited timeframe (2014-2020) for achievement thereof; calls therefore on the EU to invest more in the implementation of information and support programmes in the individual Member States;

Amendment 9 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Emphasises that improving energy efficiency is ~~crucial to achieving our climate targets~~the EU's first and strategic measure to enable post-Paris climate action, to create jobs and sustainable growth, and to reducing our dependence on energy imports;

Amendment 90 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Stresses the importance of conducting energy audits prior to devising energy efficiency plans, based on reducing energy consumption and as a way of addressing energy poverty;

Amendment 91 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Stresses that better harmonisation of the methods of calculating additionality (capacity to promote technologies that perform above the market average) and materiality (promoting action that would not necessarily have been taken) and for the measurement and verification of energy savings could contribute to the more effective implementation of Article 7;

Amendment 92 #

Sylvie GODDYN, Jean-François JALKH, Mireille D'ORNANO

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

Amendment 93 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

8. Proposes that the title of Article 7 be changed to ‘energy saving support schemes’ because there is no obligation to save energy for consumers and SMEs, but an obligation for Member States and/or utilities to give incentives. emphasises that the main problem remains that of finding ways of funding measures to reduce household energy consumption and, more generally, to reduce consumption by end- consumers, whether they are private individuals or firms;

Amendment 94 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

Amendment 95 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

8. Proposes that the title of Article 7 be changed to ‘energy saving ~~support~~ schemes’ because there is no obligation to save energy for consumers and SMEs, but an obligation for Member States and/or utilities to give incentives;

Amendment 96 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

8. Proposes that the title of Article 7 be changed to ‘energy saving support schemes’ because there is no obligation to save energy for consumers and SMEs, but an obligation for Member States and/or utilities to give incentives. observes moreover that the greatest gains are to be made in energy-intensive industries and utilities, not among consumers;

Amendment 97 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

8. Proposes that the title of Article 7 be changed to ~~‘energy saving~~'Saving energy through energy efficiency obligation and support schemes’' because there is no obligation to save energy for consumers and SMEs, but an obligation for Member States and/or utilities to give incentives and put in place measures that enable such savings to be achieved;

Amendment 98 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

8. Proposes that the title of Article 7 be changed to ~~‘energy saving support schemes’ because there i~~'Saving energy through energy efficiency obligation and support schemes' in order to emphasise the need for Member States nto ~~obligation to save energy for consumers and SMEs, but an obligation for Member States and/or utilities to give incentiv~~help consumers, including SMEs, to save energy and reduce their energy costs, by means of energy obligation schemes and other measures;

Amendment 99 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

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Amendment 1 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)

– having regard to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (2010/31/EU),

Amendment 10 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 e (new)

– having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 9 July 2015 on resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy,

Amendment 100 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, smart grids, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more time in order to give administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations;

Amendment 101 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that ~~some key elements~~the continuation of the Energy Efficiency Directive ~~(smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more time in order to give administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations~~beyond 2020 is essential to ensure predictability and investor stability;

Amendment 102 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Flavio ZANONATO, Miroslav POCHE, Theresa GRIFFIN, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Stresses that the calculation rules for energy savings and interpretations for eligible measures, as set out in the annexes of the directive, are too complicated, and therefore impossible to follow precisely. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the review of the EED will provide a radically simpler method for calculating energy efficiency. Calls on the Commission to consider proposing new delegated acts that will simplify the calculation methods of the current directive;

Amendment 103 #

Adam GIEREK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Stresses that the lack of coherence between the three political objectives in the area of climate and energy, particularly as regards the equivalent reciprocal conversion of the dynamic of change between those objectives, taking into account the percentage increase in efficiency and the increase in the share of renewable energy sources per number of individual CO2 emissions certificates, means that there are no suitable incentives to increase energy efficiency or to use renewable energy sources;

Amendment 104 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE, Patrizia TOIA, Flavio ZANONATO, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Emphasises the crucial role of consumers, citizens and DSO's in the ever more decentralised energy landscape and the importance of their involvement for reaching the energy efficiency targets; stresses therefore that more action needs to be taken to enhance their role through, amongst others, facilitating demand response, small scale storage, building refurbishments and district heating and cooling schemes, both on an individual as well as on a cooperative base;

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)

4b. In the light of the solutions provided by ESCOs to industries and utilities, allowing those to attain energy savings and sustainable energy projects without having to pay high up-front costs, recommends applying analogous on-bill repayment schemes to retail consumers; in this way, financial institutions or DSO's bear the upfront costs, which are repaid to them periodically by the consumer when the benefits of the investments are reached through lower energy bills, allowing consumers to save energy and money at the same time and helping to reach our climate and energy goals; by linking the on-bill repayment system to the EAN-code instead of the consumer, split incentives between tenants and owners and transaction costs are circumvented;

Amendment 106 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 107 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 108 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. ~~Points out that the Energy Efficiency Directive became an Energy Saving Directive a~~Notes that a clear energy saving targets are vital in achieving our climate goals and re~~sult of political decisions; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned more towards energy efficiency considerat~~ducing our dependence on third country energy suppliers; notes that buildings account for 40% of energy use in the EU and that 50% of energy is used for heating and cooling purposes; stresses that improved energy efficiency in buildings is therefore of paramount importance in reducing CO2 emissions;

Amendment 109 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Points out that the Energy Efficiency Directive became an Energy Saving Directive as a result of political decisions; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned more towards energy efficiency considerationsStresses the importance of having fixed clear 2020 energy consumption targets; insists that the 2030 energy consumption targets must be in line with the climate target of 1.5°C as agreed by 195 countries in Paris, December 2015 and to be fixed at a level corresponding to the Parliament's energy efficiency target for 2030 of at least 40%;

Amendment 11 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 f (new)

– having regard to the European Commission EU Strategy of 16 February 2016 on Heating and Cooling,

Amendment 110 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. ~~Points out that~~Stresses the Ene~~rgy Efficiency Directive became an Energy Saving Directive as a result of political decisions; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned more towards energy efficiency considerations~~ed for savings made under the EED to be additional, verifiable and deliverable, avoiding double- counting; is concerned at the EPRS study for the European Parliament indicating that out of the notified savings only 14% have been rated as fully eligible and up to 86% of all savings are partially at risk of not being realised;

Amendment 111 #

Adam GIEREK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Points out that ~~the Energy Efficiency Directive became an Energy Saving Directive as a result of political decision~~, as a result of the Commission's earlier decisions, the directive does not address the issue of genuine energy efficiency, rather it provides solely for restrictions on the use of energy – i.e. passive measures – and cannot be accepted by countries with low per capita energy consumption rates; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned ~~more~~ towards active economic growth through raising real energy efficiency ~~considerations~~;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Points out that the Energy Efficiency Directive ~~became an Energy Saving Directive as a result of political decisions; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned more towards energy efficiency consideration~~should focus on both energy savings and energy effectiveness;

Amendment 113 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Points out that the Energy Efficiency Directive became an Energy Saving Directive as a result of political decisions; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned more towards energy efficiency considerations; urges the Member States to initiate major investments to improve energy efficiency, drawing on EU funding, as such investments would not only keep energy bills low but create many jobs;

Amendment 115 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Reminds that 40% of final energy is used in buildings, of which 50% goes to heating and cooling. More than 60% of imported gas is destined for buildings and buildings account for 36% of CO2 emissions. In order to reach our energy and climate goals, refurbishing our building stock is thus crucial. Moreover, it will boost our economy and help us reach the re-industrialisation goals with the potential of an average 0,8% EU GDP growth and up to- €830 billion in increased turnover per year for the construction sector creating up to 2 million local jobs by 2020;

Amendment 116 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Notes that buildings account for 40% of energy use in the EU, and that improving the energy efficiency of buildings is therefore of prime importance in reducing CO2 emissions and improving energy security, as well as ending energy poverty and improving health;

Amendment 117 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Pervenche BERÈS, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)

5b. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is required for space heating and domestic hot water and that it is therefore necessary to accelerate the modernisation of old and inefficient heating systems in Europe in order to deliver at least 20% energy efficiency gains with available technologies, including renewable heating systems;

Amendment 118 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Competing legal provisions slow down environmental progress, create red tape and increase energy costs~~deleted

Amendment 119 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Competing legal provisions slow down environmental progress, create red tape and increase energy costs~~deleted

Amendment 12 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)

– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UNFCCC,

Amendment 120 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Competing legal provisions slow down environmental progress, create red tape and increase energy costs~~deleted

Amendment 121 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Competing legal provisions slow down environmental progress, create red tape and increase energy costs~~deleted

Amendment 122 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Competing legal provisions slow down environmental progress, create red tape and increas~~A need for a legal framework that cuts red tape, enables environmental progress and reduces energy costs to the bene~~rgy cost~~fit of European competitiveness

Amendment 123 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Jeppe KOFOD, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Competing l~~Legal provisions ~~slow down environmental progress, create red tape and increase energy costs~~and red tape

Amendment 124 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Competing~~Ambitious legal provisions ~~slow down environmental progress, create red tape and increase energy cost~~and enhanced coordination and cooperation will increase environmental progress and the EU's competitiveness

Amendment 125 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

Amendment 126 #

Morten PETERSEN, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

Amendment 128 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. ~~Criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consume~~Notes that applying the 'energy efficiency first' principle requires reviewing energy planning and reporting and improving policy coherence to ensure their mutual reinforcement recognising that saving energy is Europe's first and ~~public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system~~most secure source of energy; notes that energy efficiency can be the best energy 'source' investment improving affordability of energy, driving down the need for additional and costly supply side infrastructure and tackling climate change;

Amendment 129 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. ~~Criticises the 2 000 or so~~Notes that energy reporting obligations ~~imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system~~as part of a framework, are essential to evaluate the progress on the implementation of the existing EU legislation;

Amendment 13 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas increased energy efficiency and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection ~~and supply~~, they also bear important geopolitical and democratic dimensions for the EU, and they are a long term contribution towards peace and security; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection;

Amendment 130 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Criticises the ~~2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear~~ fact that the Energy Efficiency First principle has not yet been fully applied in energy policy, calls for aligning energy demand projections in line withe co~~nsequences of an overly complex reporting system~~st-effective savings potential in key sectors;

Amendment 131 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. ~~Criticises the 2 000 or so~~Stresses that energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities should be low in administrative burdens; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system;

Amendment 132 #

Paul RÜBIG

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on energy producers, businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system;

Amendment 133 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. CStrongly criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities which limits the potential for growth and innovation; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system;

Amendment 134 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers – particularly industrial consumers – who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system;

Amendment 135 #

Ian DUNCAN, Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

Amendment 136 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system; believes that cutting red tape will speed up the implementation of energy efficiency measures;

Amendment 137 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system; criticises that the data obtained from reporting obligations is in many cases not comparable across the EU due to different national breakdowns, methodologies and standards; criticises the lack of oversight and data-evaluation, which does not distinguish between top- down and bottom-up methods, eventually leading to approximate estimations being compared with actual data;

Amendment 138 #

Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system; calls therefore on the Commission to address this issue, in particular through digital solutions, to reduce administrative burden related to reporting obligations;

Amendment 139 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Notes that the complexity in delivery of EED Article 7 varies hugely between Member States, with the number of policy measures involved ranging from one to 112;

Amendment 14 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas increased energy efficiency and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection ~~and supply securi~~, in line with the COP 21 agreement to limit global warming below 2°C, and pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C, supply security and energy sovereignty; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection;

Amendment 140 #

Miroslav POCHE, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 141 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 143 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Points out that energy saving rules and rules on increased use of renewable energy sources have a direct and indirect impact on the carbon footprint and the ETS system (certificate prices); notes that low ETS certificate prices reduce the incentives for investment in energy saving; not all risks associated with energy saving investments can be dealt with by the ETS system (certificate prices); notes that low ETS certificate prices reduce the incentives for investment in energy saving; calls therefore to maintain dedicated regulatory measures in order to manage such risks, commonly called "barriers", and deliver energy savings and associated wider societal benefits;

Amendment 144 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. ~~Points out that energy saving rules and rules on increased use of renewable energy sources have a direct and indirect impac~~Notes that greenhouse gas emissions from energy saving and increased use of renewable energy sources have been factored into the ETS system (certificate prices); underlines that the weak ETS certificate price is the result onf the ~~carbon footprint and the ETS system (certificate prices)~~surplus created by lower demand from heavy industry and the power sector in times of economic downturn, the influx of international carbon credits and over- allocation to industry; notes that low ETS certificate prices ~~reduce the~~do not give any incentives for investment in energy saving and renewable energy; concludes that market forces alone are therefore not currently sufficient to deliver the necessary energy efficiency improvements;

Amendment 145 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Points out that energy saving rules and rules on increased use of renewable energy sources have a direct and indirect impact on the carbon footprint and the ETS system (certificate prices); notes that low ETS certificate prices reduce the incentives for investment in energy savingthe EU ETS covers 40% of the greenhouse gas emissions, while other legislation and instruments, such as the EED, deal with the remaining 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors covered by the effort sharing decision; therefore, actions taken in that field, such as enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, are complementary to the ETS;

Amendment 146 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Points out that ~~energy saving rules and rules on increased use of renewable energy sources have a direct and indirect impact on the carbon footprint and the ETS system (certificate prices)~~pricing instruments such as the ETS system (certificate prices) is not appropriate tool to reach energy efficiency target; notes that low ETS certificate prices reduce the incentives for investment in energy saving;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Points out that energy saving rules and rules on increased ~~use of renewable energy sources~~sustainable and energy- efficient use of renewable energy sources – including solid domestic waste – have a direct and indirect impact on the carbon footprint and the ETS system (certificate prices); notes that low ETS certificate prices reduce the incentives for investment in energy saving;

Amendment 148 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 149 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Stresses the importance of a proper implementation of the Market Stability Reserve which could help improve the energy efficiency through strengthening the coherence between the EU ETS and low carbon energy policies;

Amendment 15 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Simona BONAFÈ, Martina WERNER, Dan NICA, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas increased energy efficiency, as the first fuel, and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection ~~and supply securi~~, industrial competitiveness, job creation, security of energy supply, and tackling energy poverty; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection;

Amendment 150 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Looks forward to the future Modernisation Fund aiming at modernising energy systems and improving energy efficiency in lower income EU Member States and asks the Commission to come forward with a proper governance structure, including details regarding the roles of the beneficiary Member States, EIB and other institutions;

Amendment 151 #

Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT, Ian DUNCAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)

7c. Reiterates the importance of a geographically balanced access to the European Fund for Strategic Investments under the EU Investment Plan as it is expected to make an important contribution in the short term to energy efficiency investments which could have significant implications on the internal energy market;

Amendment 152 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 153 #

Miroslav POCHE, Martina WERNER, Pervenche BERÈS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 154 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Stresses that national legislation (exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) restricts the scope for European solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost and supply and cancels out the price advantages obtained through energy saving; calls for increased possibilities for binding coordination by ththe Energy Efficiency Directive gives the necessary flexibility that enables Member States to tailor European solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost and supply according to national circumstances; notes that Member States have the possibility to introduce more stringent measures that are Ccom~~mission~~patible with Union law (Article 1.2);

Amendment 155 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Stresses that national legislation ~~(exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) restricts the scope for European solutions that provide the best possible results~~ in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy enables Member States to tailor their requirements according t~~erms of cost and supply and cancels out the~~o their local energy market and prices, adva~~ntages obtained through energy saving; calls for increased~~ilable technologies and solutions, and national circumstances; calls for investigation into possibilities for bin~~ding~~creased coordination by the Commission;

Amendment 156 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Stresses that ~~national~~ legislation with direct impact on the fix part of the energy bill (exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) restricts the scope for ~~European~~ solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost and supply and ~~cancels out the price advantages obtained through energy saving~~hinder consumers from taking measures that increase energy efficiency; calls for increased possibilities for binding coordination by the Commission;

Amendment 157 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Stresses that national legislation (exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) restricts the scope for European solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost and supply and cancels out the price advantages obtained through energy saving; calls ~~for increased possibilities for binding coordination by the Commiss~~on the Commission to closely monitor the adherence to market rules and put forward coordinating measures in order to fully realise the Energy Union;

Amendment 158 #

Paul RÜBIG

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 159 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas increased energy efficiency and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection and supply security; as well as to job creation, growth, productivity and competitiveness; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection;

Amendment 160 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Stresses that some national legislation (exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) restricts the scope for European solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost ~~and supply~~-effectiveness and cancels out the price advantages obtained through energy saving; calls for increased possibilities for binding coordination by the Commission which would lead to increased convergence between Member States within the framework of EU legislation such as the EED;

Amendment 161 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. ~~Stresse~~Reminds that national legislation ~~(exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) restricts the scope for European soluti~~on energy efficiency and renewable energy must translate ons that provide the best possible results in terms of cost and supply and cancels out the price advantages obtained through energy saving; calls for increased possibilities for binding coordination by the Commissione local environment the EU's requirements in the field, in order to deliver the established binding targets; calls for increasing coordination by the Commission on national energy transition strategies;

Amendment 162 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Theresa GRIFFIN, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Jeppe KOFOD, Flavio ZANONATO, Patrizia TOIA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Stresses that some national legislation (exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) can restricts the scope for European solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost ~~and supply and cancels out the price advantages obtained through energy saving; calls for increased possibilities for binding coordination by the Commission~~-effectiveness; calls for increased possibilities for binding coordination by the Commission to foster increased convergence between Member States within the European framework;

Amendment 163 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Stresses that uncoordinated national legislation ~~(exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets)~~may restricts the scope for European solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost and supply and c~~ancels out the price advantages obtained through~~reate environmental and price advantages through increased cooperation and energy savings; calls for increased possibilities for ~~binding~~regional cooperation and coordination by the Commission;

Amendment 164 #

José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Stresses that national legislation (exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) restricts the scope for European solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost and supply andcosts related to national energy policies may cancels out the price advantages obtained by some consumers through energy saving; calls for increased possibilities for binding coordination by the Commission;

Amendment 165 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 166 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world~~Points out that investing in energy efficiency can boost the competitiveness of European industrial and businesses and reduce the cost of energy for private consumers;

Amendment 167 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Is concerned that~~Notes that although European electricity prices for small and medium- sized industrial and business customers and private consumers, a~~re among the highest in the world~~djusted for purchasing power parity, remain relatively high in some Member States, the implementation of energy efficiency measures limits the impact on industry and households from rising energy bills;

Amendment 168 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Is concerned that European~~Notes that although electricity prices for small and medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are ~~among the highest in the world~~relatively high in some Member States, actual energy costs remain competitive thanks to the implementation of energy efficiency measures; points out that investing in energy efficiency can not only boost the competitiveness of industrial and business customers but will also reduce the energy bills for households, including the energy poor;

Amendment 169 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. ~~Is concerned that European~~Points out that although electricity prices for small and medium-sized ~~industrial and~~ business customers and private consumers are ~~among the highest in the world~~relatively high in some Member States, investing in energy efficiency can boost the competitiveness of European businesses and reduce the costs of energy for private consumers;

Amendment 17 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas increased energy efficiency and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection and supply security and strengthening economic competitiveness; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection;

Amendment 170 #

Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world; is also worried that indirect taxes constitute 50% of energy bills in the EU, which makes it difficult to pass on cost savings to consumers and may constitute a further barrier to energy access for the most vulnerable in society;

Amendment 171 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world; sees a role for energy efficiency to boost competitiveness;

Amendment 172 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world; observes, furthermore, that high electricity prices destroy the competitiveness of European industry;

Amendment 173 #

Philippe DE BACKER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world; points out that the difference in energy prices between EU Member States and our main competitors undermines the competitiveness of European energy intensive industries;

Amendment 174 #

Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT, Ian DUNCAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world; notes that innovation also increases with greater investment in energy efficiency, placing EU industry in a world leading position;

Amendment 175 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Is concerned that European electricity retail prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world, while the wholesale prices are at a historic low;

Amendment 176 #

Miroslav POCHE, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is required for space cooling and heating and domestic hot water and that it is therefore necessary to accelerate de modernisation for old and inefficient heating and cooling system in Europe in order to deliver at least 20% energy efficiency gains with available technologies, including renewable heating and cooling systems;

Amendment 177 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Pervenche BERÈS, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Notes that energy efficiency can be the best energy 'source' investment improving affordability of energy, driving down the need for additional and costly infrastructure and tackling climate change; stresses that the focus should be on measures targeting long-term savings which are cost-effective;

Amendment 178 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Is concerned at the repercussions of general saving rules on the targets for expanding the use of renewable energy sources; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution and storage systems provide good opportunities for the further expansion of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; expects that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices;deleted

Amendment 179 #

José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Is concerned at the repercussions of general saving rules on the targets for expanding the use of renewable energy sources; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution and storage systems provide good opportunities for the further expansion of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; expects that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices;deleted

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas increased energy efficiency and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection and supply security; whereas the proposal from the Commission concerning the establishment of the Energy Union regards energy efficiency as an independent energy source;

Amendment 180 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. ~~Is concerned at the repercussions~~Notes that the principle of g"ener~~al saving rules on the targets for expanding~~gy efficiency first"- by reducing total energy consumption- allows a more cost-effective expansion of the ushare of renewable energy sources in the energy mix; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution and storage systems, as well as demand-side management and other energy savings measures help to increase the resilience of the energy system as a whole and provide good opportunities for the further expansion ~~of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power~~for renewable energy to supply the whole of Europe; expects that this will ~~have a dampening effect on energy pric~~further reduce the costs of integrating much larger shares of renewable energy in Europe, thereby enabling the EU to move forward to a 100% renewable-based, fossil fuel-free energy system by 2050 at the latest;

Amendment 181 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Is concerned at the repercussions of general saving rules on the targets for expanding the use of renewable energy sources; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution and storage systems provide good opportunities for the further expNotes that energy efficiency measures, especially reducing energy demand in buildings, are the best starting point for an effective transition ~~of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; expects that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices~~towards a decarbonised, resilient and smart energy system, which would deliver benefits to consumers, including increased comfort and well-being;

Amendment 182 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. ~~Is concerned at the repercuss~~Notes that the applications of ~~general saving rules on the targets for~~the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle expand~~ing~~s of the ushare of renewable energy sources (RES) in the energy mix; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution ~~and~~, storage systems and demand side management provide good opportunities for the further expansion of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; ~~expects~~is convinced that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices;

Amendment 183 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. INotes that while the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ makes a cost- effective expansion of the share of renewable energy sources in the mix, but is concerned at the repercussions of general saving rules on the targets for expanding the use of renewable energy sources; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution and storage systems provide good opportunities for the further expansion of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; expects that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices;

Amendment 184 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Calls for the prioritisation of energy efficiency measures focus on low-income populations, especially regarding social building renovation in order to eradicate the energy poverty;

Amendment 185 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Underlines that energy efficiency is the most cost-effective measure to meet the EU's CO2 emissions reduction commitments;

Amendment 186 #

Miroslav POCHE, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. ~~Is concerned at the repercussions of general saving rules on the targets for expanding the use of renewable energy sources; t~~Takes the view that improved cross- regional distribution and storage systems provide good opportunities for the further expansion of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; expects that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices;

Amendment 187 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3

~~Energy legislation needs to be more coherent and more flexible~~deleted

Amendment 188 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Pavel TELIČKA, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3

Energy Efficiency legislation needs to be mfor~~e coherent and more flexible~~ward looking

Amendment 189 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3

Energy legislation needs to be more coherent ~~and more flexible~~

Amendment 19 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas increased energy efficiency and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection and supply security; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection; recalls that any government policy or piece of government planning to promote energy efficiency must be aligned with the global strategy to combat climate change, and must therefore go hand-in-hand with measures to reduce energy consumption;

Amendment 190 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3

Energy legislation needs to be more coherent ~~and more flexible~~

Amendment 191 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Theresa GRIFFIN, Patrizia TOIA, Jeppe KOFOD, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3

Energy Efficiency legislation needs ~~to be more coherent and more flexible~~a stable framework

Amendment 192 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3

Energy legislation needs to be more coherent and ~~more flexible~~ambitious

Amendment 193 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Calls on Commissioner Timmermans as the Member of the Commission responsible for ‘better law-making’ to look more intensively into the extent to which competing or overlapping EU energy rules lead to a loss of legislative efficiency and effectiveness and increased costs for administrations, business, industry and households;deleted

Amendment 194 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Calls on ~~Commissioner Timmermans as the Member of the Commission responsible for ‘better law-making’ to look more intens~~the Commission to adopt a societal perspectively into the ~~extent to which competing or overlapping EU energy rules lead to a l~~modelling and assessment of overall costs ~~of legislative efficiency and effectiveness and increased costs for administrations, business, industry and household~~& benefits of different levels of energy efficiency targets;

Amendment 195 #

Morten PETERSEN, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Calls onthe Commission~~er Timmermans as the Member of~~ to continue improving methodologies for the Ccommission responsible for ‘better law-making’ to look more intensively into the extent to which competing or overlapping EU energy rules lead to a loss of legislative efficiency and effectiveness and increased costs for administrations, business, industry and househoprehensive, long-term assessment of energy efficiency initiatives, including all main externalities; reminds that such methodologies are key for legislative impact assessment and for other dimensions of the evidence-based policy that the Union has pledged to develop in these and other fields;

Amendment 196 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Calls on the Commission~~er Timmermans as the Member of the Commission responsible for ‘better law-making’ to look more intens~~ to take societal perspectively into the ~~extent to which competing or overlapping EU energy rules lead to a loss of legislative efficiency and effectiveness and increased costs for administrations, business, industry and households~~assessment of overall costs and benefits of different levels of energy efficiency ambition to treat energy efficiency as an energy source on its own right;

Amendment 197 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Calls on the Commission~~er Timmermans as the Member of the Commission responsible for ‘better law-making’ to look more intens~~ to take a societal perspectively into the ~~extent to which competing or overlapping EU energy rules lead to a loss of legislative efficiency and effectiveness and increased costs for administrations, business, industry and households~~assessment of overall costs and benefits of different levels of energy efficiency ambition and to treat energy efficiency as an energy source on its own right;

Amendment 198 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Calls on the Commission~~er Timmermans as the Member of the Commission responsible for ‘better law-making’ to~~ to uphold the principle of ‘better regulation’ and look more intensively into the extent to which competing or overlapping EU energy and climate change rules lead to a loss of legislative efficiency and effectiveness and increased costs for administrations, business, industry and households;

Amendment 199 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Calls on Commissioner Timmermanns as the Member of the Commission responsible for ‘better law-making’ to look more intensively into the extent to which competing or overlapping EU energy rules lead to a loss of legislative efficiency and effectiveness and increased costs for administrations, business, industry and households, and to propose measures designed to improve regulation;

Amendment 2 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3

– having regard to the ~~Council conclusions of 23 and 24 Octo~~Paris Agreement made in December 201~~4 on~~5 at the 2~~030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework~~1st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UNFCCC,

Amendment 20 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)

Aa. whereas the ETS has failed to produce its intended results, and a major revision of the system is underway, which still needs to be defined, implemented, and demonstrate effectiveness;

Amendment 200 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Calls on Commissioner Timmermanns as the Member of the Commission responsible for ‘better law-making’ to look more intensively into the extent to which competing or overlapping EU energy rules lead to a loss of legislative efficiency and effectiveness and increased costs for administrations, business, industry and households; calls, further, for the European Parliament also to conduct a legislative impact assessment;

Amendment 201 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Calls on the Commission to treat energy efficiency as an infrastructure priority, recognising its nature and making it a crucial factor in future investments decision in Europe's energy infrastructure;

Amendment 202 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Notes that energy efficiency can help increase the resilience of the energy system and therefore help transition towards a sustainable and secure situation;

Amendment 203 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Is concerned about overlapping EU legislation and its negative effects on European businesses, innovation and jobs; calls on the Commission to make simplicity and flexibility the watchwords of any new legislation on energy efficiency;

Amendment 204 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Wonders whether product-based approaches to regulation (eco-design directive, labelling) and the imposition of requirements on enterprises (obligation on the part of energy suppliers to make savings) could not in fact be replaced by a label which certifies that a product has been tested in respect of safety, energy efficiency and conformity with circular economy principles; calls on the Commission to deliver an opinion as to whether a label of this kind could be used to consolidate a large proportion of the EU's legislative provisions on energy and the circular economy;

Amendment 205 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Calls on the Commission to treat energy efficiency as an infrastructure priority, recognising that it fulfils the definition of infrastructure used by the International Monetary Fund and other economic institutions1c, and to make it a crucial element and a priority consideration in future investment decisions on Europe's energy infrastructure; __________________ 1cEnergy efficiency as infrastructure: leaping the investment gap – report from E3G published 3 March 2016

Amendment 206 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)

11b. Is concerned about the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive in the Member States, which in some cases have put businesses operating across the EU in a position of uncertainty regarding rules and legislation, leading to unnecessary red tape which ultimately impacts negatively on innovation;

Amendment 207 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)

11b. Notes that, when the efficiency targets under this directive are set, due account must be taken of the progress made in implementing the measures provided for in the directives on the energy performance of buildings, eco- design and renewable energy sources and that these targets must not have an adverse impact on emissions trading;

Amendment 208 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)

11b. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand through energy savings and energy efficiency impact positively on the EU's energy security, competitiveness, economic prosperity and sustainability, as well as on energy affordability, combating energy poverty and creating sustainable quality employment; underlines that energy efficiency must compete on equal terms with generation capacity;

Amendment 209 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Patrizia TOIA, Jeppe KOFOD, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)

11c. Stresses that a binding energy efficiency target for 2030 will certainly increase Europe's energy independence from imported fossil fuels, thus to take distance from global conflicts over scarce resources, and therefore contribute to peace and security; recalls that in several resolutions the Parliament asked for a 2030 energy efficiency binding target of 40%, which is in line with the increased ambition of the COP21 Paris agreement; deplores the lack of ambition on energy efficiency shown by the European Council at its October 2014 summit, in setting a non-binding target of just 27% with no individual targets for Member States;

Amendment 21 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the EU ~~is making good~~should speed up its progress towards its environmental targets for 2020 (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and ~~is playing a~~should maintain its leading role at world level;

Amendment 210 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that a ~~barrier-free internal energy market~~functional internal energy market, including internal market for energy efficiency services, will optimise the costs of energy ~~production and distribution~~ and significantly improve energy efficiency across Europe;

Amendment 211 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that a barrier-free internal energy market for energy efficiency goods and services will optimise the costs of energy ~~production and distribution~~for all energy consumers and significantly improve energy efficiency across Europe;

Amendment 212 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that a ~~barrier-free internal energy market~~n internal energy market freed from barriers, dominant positions, technological lock-in of fossil and nuclear sources, and providing transparent, complete information to all players will optimise the costs of energy production and distribution and significantly improve energy efficiency across Europe;

Amendment 213 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that a ~~barrier-free internal energy market will optimise~~public supervision of the energy market will enable the control of the costs of energy production and distribution and significantly improve energy efficiency across Europe;

Amendment 214 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that a barrier-free internal energy market for energy efficiency will optimise the costs of energy ~~production and distribution~~ and significantly improve energy efficiency across Europe;

Amendment 215 #

Philippe DE BACKER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that a barrier-free internal energy market will optimise the costs of energy production and distribution and significantly improve energy efficiency across Europe; calls therefore on the Member States to fully implement the third energy package to ensure fully functioning competitive and interconnected energy markets;

Amendment 216 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Stresses that a barrier-free internal energy market will optimise the costs of energy production and distribution and significantly improve energy efficiency and competitiveness across Europe;

Amendment 217 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Stresses that energy efficiency forms part of the European Union’s core targets and European countries should therefore be encouraged to prevent wastage caused by consumption in industry, transport and construction, these being the main sectors that account for the largest share of consumption;

Amendment 218 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)

12b. Stresses that the European Union should set itself an ambitious energy saving target and stimulate innovation with regard to investments in energy efficiency, since such investments are profitable and can be recouped fairly swiftly;

Amendment 219 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)

12c. Stresses that, in accordance with European Union policy, energy efficiency has an extremely important role to play in relation to climate protection, energy security and European industry, generating new investment opportunities and significant growth that will create new jobs, resulting in particular from an increase in the number of SMEs;

Amendment 22 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its environmental targets for 2020 according to projections which assume full implementation of all relevant legislation by 2020, (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level;

Amendment 220 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. ~~Welcomes the positive impact~~Notes that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) ~~are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and~~currently implemented or under implementation in some Member States must ensure that certified savings correspond to real-life energy- saving ~~measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits~~s and are not just savings on paper;

Amendment 221 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and energy-saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limitsnotes that actions under Article 7.2 are no longer relevant and that the statistical removal of energy used in transport and ETS sectors from setting the target has diminished the effectiveness of the energy savings requirement;

Amendment 222 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Pavel TELIČKA, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in ~~many~~some Member States; ~~considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and~~notes the importance of ensuring that certified savings correspond to real- life energy- saving ~~measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits~~s and are not just savings on paper;

Amendment 223 #

Miroslav POCHE, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; ~~considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and~~v notes that phasing in and early actions under Article 7.2 are no longer relevant and that the statistical removal of energy used in transport and ETS sectors from setting the target has produced unnecessary reporting complexities and diminished the effectiveness and transparency of the energy- saving ~~measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limit~~s requirement, the ambition of such must, at least, double to tap the cost-effective energy savings potential across all sectors;

Amendment 224 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; ~~considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of c~~notes that energy efficiency policies and measures must be properly monitored; stresses the importance of ensuring that energy savings are vertifi~~cation schemes and~~able and actually correspond to real- life energy- saving ~~measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits~~s, especially for people who are in a vulnerable situation;

Amendment 225 #

José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; highlights the role of energy utilities to develop energy efficiency measures actively; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and energy-saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits;

Amendment 226 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and energy-saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits; insists that measures which are taken before 2020 but continue to apply after 2020 must count towards the 2030 target set in the new directive;

Amendment 227 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and energy-saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits and that account should be taken of the scope for making primary energy savings through the use of cogeneration;

Amendment 228 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and energy-saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits; notes however, that ensuring that certified savings correspond to real life energy savings is crucial;

Amendment 229 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Cornelia ERNST, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the EU is making ~~good~~ progress towards its environmental targets for 2020 (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a ~~leading~~n important role at world level;

Amendment 230 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Pervenche BERÈS, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Deplores the fact that more and more frequently energy suppliers are only able to meet their saving obligations vis-à-vis their customers by concluding combined works and service contracts, which is increasingly giving rise to EU-wide tendering procedures; deplores, further, the fact that these standardised arrangements are undermining skilled trades at regional level and making it more difficult to develop tailor-made, innovative and energy-saving solutions for final consumers; calls for alternatives to the saving obligation for energy companies to be retained;

Amendment 231 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Points to the EPRS report for the European Parliament which finds that most of the established EEOS have demonstrably been important in delivering national energy efficiency improvement and have delivered cost- effective savings to large numbers of households and organisations; also highlights the conclusion made that EEOS are highly cost-effective and that there is evidence that well-designed and implemented EEOS can deliver up to 100% of a country's Article 7 savings; suggests therefore that the Commission should compile a list of good and bad practices and develop a set of criteria to ensure well-designed and effective EEOS;

Amendment 232 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Proposes that Article 7 and notably EEOS prioritise action in the buildings sector, notably by fostering the implementation of the national long-term strategies included in Article 4, which should be devised to unlock the full potential for investment in the energy renovation of buildings;

Amendment 233 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)

13b. Stresses that if Member States establish a levy funded energy efficiency scheme, a minimum threshold should be targeted towards households affected by energy poverty; Stresses that Member States should demonstrate how the levy funded energy efficiency scheme is contributing to improving the worst of the existing domestic housing stock;

Amendment 234 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Calls for action to be taken to ensure plausible and unbureaucratic calculations of savings and efficiency; ~~takes the view that the Energy Efficiency Directive could also serve as framework legislation in this connection;~~ takes the view that specific measures and efficiency criteria might be integrated into existing directives (Buildings Directive) or a combined labelling requirement (energy efficiency labelling, eco-design, circular economy, CE marking);

Amendment 235 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Calls for action to be taken to ensure plausible and unbureaucratic calculations of savings and efficiency; takes the view that the Energy Efficiency Directive could also serve as framework legislation in this connection; takes the view that specific measures and efficiency criteria might be integrated into existing directives (Buildings ~~Directive) or a combined labelling requirement (energy efficiency labelling, eco-design, circular economy, CE marking~~, Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Directives);

Amendment 236 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Calls for action to be taken to ensure plausible ~~and unbureaucratic~~ calculations of savings and efficiency, without unnecessary bureaucracy; takes the view that the Energy Efficiency Directive could also serve as framework legislation in this connection; takes the view that specific measures and efficiency criteria might be integrated into existing directives (Buildings Directive) or a combined labelling requirement (energy efficiency labelling, eco-design, circular economy, CE marking);

Amendment 237 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14a. Asks for an assessment of possible interplays between energy efficiency, eco- design and energy efficiency labelling, and its impact on innovation and uptake of energy efficient products;

Amendment 238 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

Amendment 239 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

Amendment 24 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Flavio ZANONATO, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jeppe KOFOD

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its environmental energy and climate targets for 2020 (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, boosting energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level;

Amendment 240 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that more flexibility is needed in order to reach the EU’s climate protection and efficiency targets; calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States; takes the view that rebates should be available for targets relating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for example the CO2 targets have been exceededEmphasises the repeated request of the European Parliament for a binding energy efficiency target of 40% which is needed in order to reach the EU's climate and energy goals and COP 21 commitment;

Amendment 241 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that more ~~flexi~~long-term regulatory stability is needed in order to reach the EU’'s climate protection and efficiency targets; ~~calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States; takes the view that rebates should be available for~~an expectation widely shared by the financing community, as a recent call from the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) showed and takes the view that these targets are~~lating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energ~~ mutually reinforcing and should be binding, while some flexibility scou~~rces (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for exampl~~ld be granted to Member States on the exact mix of measures and instruments to adopt at national level in order to achieve the ~~CO2~~se targets ~~have been exceeded~~;

Amendment 242 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that more flexibility ias needed in order to reach the EU’s climate protection and efficiency targets; calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States; takes the view that rebates should be available for targets relating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for example the CO2 targets have been exceededregards binding measures could be envisaged in the context on an overall ambitious binding energy efficiency target at EU level, translated in to individual national targets; highlights however that the continued lack of such a target necessitates strong measures at EU level;

Amendment 243 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that ~~more flexibility is needed in order to reach the EU’s climate protection and~~binding targets for energy efficiency targets; calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States; takes the view that rebates should be available for targets relating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for example the CO2 targets have been exceedede needed to ensure a high level of ambition and effort in Member States, and that full autonomy should be recognised to Member States to define the tailored mix of tools that they need to reach the binding targets;

Amendment 244 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that ~~more flexibility is needed in order to reach~~ the EU’s climate protection and efficiency targets; calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States; takes the view that rebates should be available for targets relating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for example the CO2 targets have been exceeded must be collectively increased and binding targets for energy efficiency are essential to ensure ambitious objectives, and to allow sufficient flexibility for Member States to tailored the measures at the national level;

Amendment 245 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that ~~more flexibility is needed in order to reach~~ the EU’'s climate protection and efficiency targets; calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States; takes the view that rebates should be available for targets relating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for example the CO2 targets have been exceeded must be mutually reinforcing, and that binding requirements for energy efficiency are vital in achieving a maximum degree of ambition and effort in Member States, and to allow sufficient flexibility for the mix of tools and instruments to be tailored at national level;

Amendment 246 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that more flexibility is needed in order to reach the EU’'s climate protection and efficiency targets; calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States; takes the view that ~~rebates should be available~~the availability of rebates for targets relating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for example the CO2 targets have been exceeded; would be an example of target flexibility; Considers that a single target of emission reduction, leaving Member States the capacity to choose the most adequate instruments (renewable energy, energy efficiency, etc.) would also be a path to achieve greater flexibility;

Amendment 247 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Takes the view that more flexibility is needed in order to reach the EU’s climate protection and efficiency targets; calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States that will have a positive impact on SMEs; takes the view that rebates should be available for targets relating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for example the CO2 targets have been exceeded;

Amendment 248 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15a. Urges that saving obligations should not act as a brake on growth, in particular in Member States where the economic outlook is good; calls, therefore, in the context of strong GDP growth, for the efficiency target (energy intensity per product unit) to take priority over the savings target (Article 3 EED);

Amendment 249 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Simona BONAFÈ, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapted in line with the ~~EU’s climate protection targets for 2030~~COP 21 Paris Agreement in particular towards the goal of keeping global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels; recalls that energy efficiency is the most cost-effective way of achieving GHG reduction; recalls once more the position of the Parliament asking for a binding 40% energy efficiency target in 2030 to be implemented through individual national targets; urges the Council to revise its objective upwards in line with Parliament's adopted target; calls on the Commission to move to comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and a social discount rate;

Amendment 25 #

Miroslav POCHE, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Pervenche BERÈS, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its ~~environmental targets for 2020~~2020 energy and climate change targets (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level;

Amendment 250 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be a~~dapt~~ strengthened in line with the E~~U’s climate protection~~uropean Parliament's proposed binding 40% energy efficiency targets for 2030;

Amendment 251 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapted in line with the EU’s climate protection targets for 2030, and emphasises that this should not lead to system change, but that the aim of the revision of the directive must instead be to develop existing measures further where this makes sense and to do away with contradictory provisions;

Amendment 252 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapted in line with the EU’s climate protection targets for 2030, as the minimum basis and in line with the COP 21 agreement;

Amendment 253 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls in this connection for a continuation and improvement of the Energy Efficiency Directive ~~to be adapted in lin~~after 2020, in accordance with the EU’s climate protection targets for 2030 and beyond;

Amendment 254 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapted in line with the EU’'s climate protection targets for 2030 and the COP21 Paris agreement to achieve the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees and pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°;

Amendment 255 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapted in line with the EU’s climate protection targets for 2030, taking into account the non-binding commitments made by the EU at COP21;

Amendment 256 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapted in line with the EU’'s climate protection targets for 2030 and the COP21 agreement while also to be fit for a vision of a fully decarbonised economy by 2050;

Amendment 257 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Pavel TELIČKA, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Reiterates the need to substantially increase public and private investments in the development of sustainable low carbon energy technologies, as, alongside with the development of indigenous energy resources, they represent a great potential for a long term energy efficiency strategy; furthermore points out that the production of renewable energy should be linked to the necessity of ensuring the continuity of the conventional energy production, as a pre-requisite for energy sustainability;

Amendment 258 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Calls on the Commission to review the conversion factor for electricity in annex IV of the directive, to better reflect the ongoing transition of electricity generation;

Amendment 259 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Calls for a continuation and an improvement of the EED framework after 2020, with a 2050 perspective, especially for the building sector, in order to ensure regulatory predictability and enable investor confidence;

Amendment 26 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its ~~environmental~~climate and energy targets for 2020 (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level;

Amendment 260 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Notes that the European Council’s 27% 2030 target for energy efficiency is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %) ; calls on the Commission to move to comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and a social discount rate, in line with its own Better Regulation guidelines;

Amendment 261 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE, Theresa GRIFFIN, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Urges the Commission to apply a cost-benefit analysis with a societal perspective when modelling different levels of energy efficiency targets, given that this is the only way to incorporate costs and benefits of energy efficiency in a balanced and realistic way; notes that this approach is currently missing in the Commission's impact assessment for revising the Energy Efficiency Directive;

Amendment 262 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4

More energy efficiency – ~~EU support, best practice and optimising the Energy Efficiency Directive~~more jobs and growth

Amendment 263 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4

More energy efficiency – EU support, and best practice ~~and optimising the Energy Efficiency Directive~~s

Amendment 264 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4

More energy efficiency – EU support, and best practice ~~and optimising the Energy Efficiency Directive~~

Amendment 265 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Calls for a continuation and an improvement of the EED framework to ensure predictability and investor stability in the long-term. This includes, in particular fixing binding energy consumption targets and the continuation of Article 7 beyond 2020, which will incentivise the creation of long-term measures and schemes to deliver savings, building on experience of creating successful and effective schemes;

Amendment 266 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. ~~Regrets the Court of Auditors' criticism of less-than-effective energy efficiency projects supported by the EU Structural Funds (2007 to 2013)~~Considers it an absolute priority to develop financing instruments, tools and innovative models to mobilise public funds and leverage private finance at local, national, regional and European level to support investments in key energy efficiency sectors such as the renovation of buildings, with special attention to vulnerable groups, while paying due attention to the specificities of long-term investments; emphasises, in this regard, the role of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and of the EFSI (managed by the EIB), and insists on the need to fully involve national promotional banks; calls for improved guidelines and more intensive Commission monitoring with a view to ~~making better~~deploying widely Financial Instruments, making use of the Structural Funds and EFSI for energy efficiency investments;

Amendment 267 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. ~~Regrets the Court of Auditors' criticism of less-than-effective energy efficiency projects supported by the EU Structural Funds (2007 to 2013); c~~Calls for improved guidelines and more intensive Commission monitoring with a view to making better use of the Structural Funds and EFSI for energy efficiency investments; suggests that the public funds mobilised for energy efficiency measures should not be considered as public deficit in the terms of the TSCG;

Amendment 268 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Regrets the Court of Auditors' criticism of less-than-effective energy efficiency projects supported by the EU Structural Funds (2007 to 2013); calls for improved guidelines and more intensive Commission monitoring with a view to making better use of the Structural Funds and EFSI for energy efficiency investmentsCalls for improved guidelines and more intensive Commission monitoring with a view to making better use of the Structural Funds and EFSI, together with private financing, for energy efficiency projects, notably in buildings, where there is the biggest cost-effective potential for energy savings; calls in this regard for a swift deployment of the Smart Finance for Smart Buildings Initiative;

Amendment 269 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. ~~Regrets~~Calls on the Commission to draw lessons from the Court of Auditors' criticism of less-than-effective energy efficiency projects supported by the EU Structural Funds (2007 to 2013), promptly devising and implementing the correspondent improvements; calls for improved guidelines and more intensive Commission monitoring with a view to making better use of the Structural Funds ~~and EFSI~~ for energy efficiency investments; is of the view that EFSI is not mobilising the announced investments, and calls for an improved justification of the projects funded;

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its environmental targets for 2020 (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level; noting however that if Member States do not step up implementation, the energy efficiency target of 20% by 2020 will not be achieved, as primary energy savings will only amount to 17.6%, therefore missing all related benefits of energy savings;

Amendment 270 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Regrets the Court of Auditors' criticism of less-than-effective energy efficiency projects on public buildings supported by the EU Structural Funds (2007 to 2013); calls for improved guidelines and more intensive Commission monitoring with a view to making better use of the Structural Funds and EFSI for profitable energy efficiency investments; Considers that Structural Funds and EFSI funding of energy efficiency projects should target those consumers more sensible to energy costs such as Industry, SMEs and households;

Amendment 271 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

Amendment 272 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Welcomes the fact that energy audits and energy Article 8 are helping to make EU companies more competitive; calls for the implementation of cost-effective energy audit recommendations to be required in conjunction with planned maintenance, with additional incentives provided where necessary, and for Article 8 to be extended to cover all companies with high energy consumption;

Amendment 273 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Calls on the Member States to make full use of the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund to trigger investments in energy efficiency improvement measures and ensure that relevant Cohesion Policy investments are fully integrated into national energy efficiency strategies;

Amendment 274 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Notes that energy efficiency projects are often small-scale and need to be bundled into larger portfolios; to this end, calls on the Commission, the European Investment Bank and Member States to deploy more technical assistance and project development assistance to facilitate investments;

Amendment 275 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)

17b. Notes that the current high discount rate presumes that energy efficiency is achieved only through individual actions, overlooking the fact that the role of public bodies is key to driving energy efficiency improvements, particularly in buildings; in this respect, calls for the extension of Article 5 to cover all public bodies and include the adoption of best practice on financial support mechanisms;

Amendment 276 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)

17b. Considers that a long-term strategy of energy efficiency in buildings and further stimulation of energy efficient renovation of buildings are needed in order to go beyond simple and low-cost measures in the building sector;

Amendment 277 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)

17b. Takes the view that the potential of local energy savings should be exploited much more, as local and regional authorities are central in driving forward energy efficiency and overall the energy transition; calls on the Commission to strengthen the city networks, such as the Covenant of Mayors, Smart Cities and Communities or the 100% RES communities, which allow sharing of knowledge and best practice between cities, local authorities, regions and Member States on local bottom up planning of the energy transition, the design and implementation of energy efficiency measures and self-generation as well as access to financial support;

Amendment 278 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)

17c. Believes that the measures for energy efficiency renovation of existing buildings need to be prioritised among the most energy-poor; calls on the Commission to propose a target to improve the efficiency of residential buildings stock, alongside future minimum efficiency standards for rented housing in the context of the revision for the Energy Efficiency Directive;

Amendment 279 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)

17d. Agrees with the Commission that lower fuel prices and the prospect of economic growth could further endanger the achievement of the 20% target; calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance the monitoring verification, control and compliance regime to ensure the right level of ambition;

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its environmental targets for 2020 (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level; whereas in many Member States the low level of energy efficiency is the principal cause of energy poverty;

Amendment 280 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)

17e. Notes in particular that phasing in and early actions under Article 7(2) are no longer relevant and that the 25% flexibility has diminished the effectiveness of the 1.5% p.a. energy savings requirement; insists that alternative measures under article 7(9) must be tightly defined and easy to quantify; recalls that Article 7 is expected to deliver more than half of the 20% target set by the Directive;

Amendment 281 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. ~~Calls for an~~Welcomes the increased technical support from the Commission to ensure correct and speedy implementation of the EED; Calls for further exchange of ideas among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; ~~calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans~~notes the recommendation of the EPRS report on EED Article 7 for more detailed provisions, extensive guidance and reporting templates for Member States; calls for a binding Commission template for future national plans, to ensure transparency and comparability; stresses the importance of ensuring that: • (i) renovation road maps in Article 4 follow mandatory templates and include intermediate 5 year targets towards a goal of nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) by 2050, as will become necessary to meet the goals of the COP21 Paris Agreement; • (ii) Article 5 is extended to cover all public bodies and to include the adoption of best practice on financial support mechanisms; • (iii) clearer guidelines are provided for Article 6, including better integration into the wider EU rules on public procurement, and that Article 6 is extended to all public contracts, with a clear nZEB performance level set for buildings newly built or rented by public authorities; • (iv) loopholes in Article 7 are eliminated, bearing in mind that phasing in and early actions under Article 7.2 are no longer relevant and that the 25% flexibility has diminished the effectiveness of the 1.5% p.a. energy savings requirement; • (v) alternative measures under article 7.9 are more tightly defined and easy to quantify, while keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures; (vi) behavioural energy efficiency programmes are included in the list of measures considered as eligible under art7;

Amendment 282 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. CWelcomes the increased technical support from the Commission to ensure correct and speedy implementation of the EED; calls for anfurther exchange of ideas and on benchmarking among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; ~~calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans;~~ notes the recommendation of the EPRS report on EED Article 71d for more detailed provisions, extensive guidance and reporting templates for Member States; calls for improved and harmonised data provision from Member States and calls for a binding Commission template for future national plans, to ensure transparency and comparability; stresses the importance of ensuring that: (i) renovation road maps in Article 4 follow mandatory templates and include intermediate 5 year targets towards a goal of a nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) stock by 2050, as will become necessary to meet the goals of the COP21 Paris Agreement; (ii) Article 5 is extended to cover all public buildings and to include the adoption of best practice on financial support mechanisms; (iii) clearer guidelines are provided for Article 6, including better integration into the wider EU rules on public procurement, and that Article 6 is extended to all public contracts, with a clear nZEB performance level set for buildings newly built or rented by public authorities; (iv) loopholes in Article 7 are eliminated, bearing in mind that phasing in and early actions under Article 7.2 are no longer relevant and that the 25% flexibility has diminished the effectiveness of the 1.5% p.a. energy savings requirement; (v) alternative measures under article 7.9 are more tightly defined and easy to quantify, while keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures; __________________ 1dThe Member States 'plans and achievements towards the implementation of Article 7 of the Energy Efficiency Directive, Tina Fawcett and Jan Rosenow for DG EPRS, March 2016.

Amendment 283 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for an improved transposition, implementation and enforcement of the EED, welcomes in this regard an increased technical support and more guidance from the European Commission to the Member States, and welcomes further exchange of ideas among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly and more ambitiously; calls for Commission guidelines ~~for future national plans;~~ and binding templates for future national energy efficiency and building renovation plans in order to ensure transparency and comparability, and also to simplify implementation at national level;

Amendment 284 #

Morten PETERSEN, Philippe DE BACKER, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Angelika MLINAR, Pavel TELIČKA, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. ~~Calls for an exchange of ideas~~Welcomes the increased professional assistance from the Commission to ensure efficient and timely implementation of the EED; Calls for a further close cooperation among Member States on the saving obligations ~~and~~, building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments ~~(tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plan~~more rapidly; calls for binding templates for national plans to ensure transparency and comparability, and integration of energy efficiency policies from all levels;

Amendment 285 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for an strengthened implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive in addition to an improved enforcement; welcomes in this regard better coordination and exchange of ideas among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans;

Amendment 286 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for an exchange of ideas and best practices among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans to ensure transparency and comparability, and integration of energy efficiency policies from all levels of government;

Amendment 287 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for an exchange of ideas and examples of best practice among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans;

Amendment 288 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for an exchange of ideas among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans; welcomes the technical support from the Commission for the implementation of the EED;

Amendment 289 #

Philippe DE BACKER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Calls for an exchange of ideas among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans; calls on Member States to choose innovative market-based support schemes;

Amendment 29 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas most savings are expected from multi-sector 'cross cutting' policies (44%), followed by buildings (42%), industry (8%) and transport (6%);

Amendment 290 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18a. Proposes that the title of Article 7 be changed to ‘saving energy through energy efficiency obligation and support schemes’ in order to emphasise the need for Member States to help consumers including SMEs, to save energy and reduce their energy cost, by means of energy obligation schemes and other measures;

Amendment 291 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18a. Calls for serious consideration to be paid to energy efficiency policy in the transport sector, which is not included in ETS, and whose efforts should go far beyond emissions control systems; considers that the necessary promotion of electric vehicles would show a clear willingness in this regard; adds that the contribution of this sector should also be considered in Article 7;

Amendment 292 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18a. Proposes that Article 4 be referred to as ‘long-term strategies for the renovation of the national building stock, including for mobilising investment’;

Amendment 293 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18a. Calls on the Commission to encourage Member States to adopt and improve systems for monitoring, measuring and managing energy efficiency in buildings in order to achieve substantial gains in energy efficiency in Europe’s buildings;

Amendment 294 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18a. Calls for Member States' renovation road maps in Article 4 to outline how Member States will achieve, in the next iteration of the roadmaps (due April 2017) and energy renovation of their building stock; and as a result deliver the EU wide vision of a nearly zero energy building (nZEB) stock by 2050;

Amendment 295 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)

18b. Calls on Member States to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes to target low-income consumers;

Amendment 296 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)

18b. Calls for Article 6 requirements to be extended to all public buildings, whether at central or local level, in order to fully tap the cost-effective potential in buildings, which has been proven to be the sector with the highest potential, not only of energy savings, but also for delivering other wider benefits, including increased comfort and well-being;

Amendment 297 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)

18b. Calls for all public authorities to include energy efficiency requirements in public procurement contracts;

Amendment 298 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)

18b. Calls on the Commission to encourage Member States more to renovate non-residential buildings in the light of their strong potential for short- term profitability;

Amendment 299 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Considers high-level quality energy audits for businesses to be a proven means of boosting energy efficiency; welcomes the fact that energy audits and energy management schemes under Article 8 are helping to make EU companies more competitive; calls for a uniform definition and enforcement of the criteria set out in Article 8 (definition of SME, audits, no double certification for cross-border business structures); calls for the implementation of cost-effective energy audit recommendations to be required in conjunction with planned maintenance, with additional incentives provided where necessary, and for Article 8 to be extended to cover all companies with high energy consumption;

Amendment 3 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)

– having regard to the Paris Agreement of December 2015 made at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UNFCCC,

Amendment 30 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas the current projections suggest the EU will fail to reach its 2020 20% energy efficiency target with Member States commitments adding up only to 17.6% primary energy saving unless existing EU legislation is fully implemented, efforts are accelerated and existing barriers for energy efficiency investments are removed;

Amendment 300 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Considers energy audits for businesses to be a proven means of boosting energy efficiency; stresses the benefits of energy audits and energy management schemes for competitiveness of EU´s industry; calls for a uniform definition and enforcement of the criteria set out in Article 8 (definition of SME, audits, no double certification for cross-border business structures);

Amendment 301 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Considers energy audits for businesses to be a proven means of boosting energy efficiency; calls for a uniform definition and enforcement of the criteria set out in Article 8 (definition of SME, audits, no double certification for cross-border business structures); considers it crucial to avoid unnecessary administrative burdens on businesses, in particular SMEs;

Amendment 302 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Considers energy audits for businesses to be a proven means of boosting energy efficiency; calls for a uniform definition and enforcement of the criteria set out in Article 8 (definition of SME, audits, no double certification for cross-border business structures); asks for an investigation on the impact of standardised energy audits and energy management schemes on the competitiveness of European companies;

Amendment 303 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Points out, in the context of energy audits, that the definition of SME applicable under the Energy Efficiency Directive should be based solely on number of employees and annual turnover and not, as at present, on shareholding and ownership patterns, given that, under the current rules, energy audits are compulsory even for the smallest enterprise as soon as a new shareholder acquires a stake of more than 25% in the enterprise; calls, therefore, for the definition of SME in Article 2 to be revised or for the introduction of a de minimis threshold for the conduct of the audits provided for in Article 8(4), in order not to impose unnecessary burdens on SMEs;

Amendment 304 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Recognises a distortion of data concerning the level of energy efficiency and energy efficiency activities of the Member States; asks for a comparable methodology of crediting the energy efficiency efforts and energy efficiency action plans undertaken by the Member States;

Amendment 305 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)

19b. Asks for clear EU-norms and standards to make energy efficiency measures comparable across the European Union and to minimise the administrative burden of national systems;

Amendment 306 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is working on guidelines for the implementation of Articles 9 to 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive; considers ~~cost transparenc~~technical feasibility – taking account of cost- effectiveness and ~~technical feasibilit~~cost transparency – to be a prerequisite for energy saving; sees, in principle, no need for a revision of these articles, and takes the view that this topic could potentially be included in the Buildings Directive;

Amendment 307 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is working on guidelines for the implementation of Articles 9 to 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to help consumers to better control their energy consumption; considers cost transparency – taking account of cost- effectiveness and technical feasibility – to be a prerequisite for energy saving; takes the view that this topic could potentially be included in the Buildings Directive;

Amendment 308 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is working on guidelines for the implementation of Articles 9 to 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive; considers cost transparency and the deployment of smart meters – taking account of cost- effectiveness and technical feasibility – ~~to be a~~are indispensable prerequisites for energy saving; takes the view that this topic could potentially be included in the Buildings Directive;

Amendment 309 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is working on guidelines for the implementation of Articles 9 to 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive; considers cost transparency ~~– taking account of cost- effectiveness and technical feasibility –~~ to be a prerequisite for energy saving; takes the view that this topic could potentially be included in the Buildings Directive; considers that the basis of cost- effectiveness should not be the decisive criteria to implement energy efficiency measures;

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas the EU should update its climate and environmental goals in line with the increased ambitions expressed in the recent COP21 Paris agreement, aiming to keep the rise in temperature below the 1.5°, which are closely interrelated with the vision of a fully decarbonised and denuclearised economy by 2050;

Amendment 310 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is working on guidelines for the implementation of Articles 9 to 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive; considers cost transparency – taking account of cost-effectiveness and technical feasibility – to be a prerequisite for energy saving; takes the view that this topic could potentially be included in the Buildings Directive in order to help consumers to better control their energy consumption;

Amendment 311 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Recommends to improve the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, explanation of taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on switching and energy efficiency measures; particular attention need to be given to a clear indication on bills of the different energy sources actually composing the electricity supplied, considering that this is an important dimension driving consumers' choices and behaviours; insists that plain, clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; in this respect requests the Commission to identify key principles for establishing the minimum guaranteed information that must be provided in the bills;

Amendment 312 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Points out that consumers' energy bills are still unclear and inaccurate; recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills by establishing high level principles for bills at the EU level so that key information is available to consumers in a comparable format in order to adjust consumption patterns; stresses that consumers have a diverse range of preferences and of accessible tools so the approach to information should be shaped by consumer research at the national level;

Amendment 313 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Believes that access to independent and reliable information and advice on suitable energy efficiency measures and financial schemes are essential, in particular for households but also for regional and local authorities, to make informed energy-conscious decisions and to better manage their energy consumption, including through smart meters and individual metering of heating and cooling consumption; recalls that Article 17 requires Member States, with the participation of all stakeholders, to promote and widely disseminate suitable and transparent information on available energy efficiency mechanisms, awareness-raising and training initiatives; calls on the Commission to ensure the full and rigorous implementation of Article 17 so that all EU citizens have wide access to energy efficiency information, advisory services and related financial frameworks;

Amendment 314 #

Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Calls for national action plans and standards to be drawn up and set in the area of energy efficiency, with a particular focus on vulnerable households and households affected by energy poverty;

Amendment 315 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)

20b. Call for minimum national energy efficiency standards for low income households;

Amendment 316 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)

20c. Calls for extra support to be provided to assist fuel poor customers manage the costs of replacing less energy efficient appliances and investing in home energy efficiency and self-generation schemes;

Amendment 317 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)

20d. Calls for rigorous quality assurance standards, national training programmes and single, simplified national certification systems for energy efficiency providers, supported by joined up and easy to access advice and redress frameworks[MS(1] [MS(1]This is proposed in order to remove some of the non-financial barriers to the consumer take up of energy efficiency products and services: i.e. to identify trusted traders;

Amendment 318 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

~~21.~~ Expects further energy saving investments resulting from compliance with the highly efficient cogeneration rules set out in Article 14;

Amendment 319 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Calls for the necessary resources to be set aside to training those responsible for installing equipment to ensure a high- level of quality in renovations;

Amendment 32 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)

Bb. whereas the European Parliament has repeatedly called for binding climate and energy targets for 2030, and in particular for a binding 40 % energy efficiency target, to be implemented by means of coordinated individual national targets; whereas binding national and EU targets for energy efficiency create prosperity, innovation, and quality employment and would help secure the EU's technological leadership in those fields;

Amendment 320 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Calls for existing restrictions on access to investment support for energy suppliers acting as service providers to be done away with;

Amendment 321 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Notes that contracting is a suitable market-based instrument for the financing of investment in energy efficiency;

Amendment 322 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Stresses that if Member States establish a levy funded energy efficiency scheme (Article 20), this should prioritise households affected by energy poverty; insists that the revised Energy Directive should provide the Member States with a long-term stable policy environment to ensure a sustainable increase in energy efficiency investments, in particular at the local level; requires that the EU and the EIB upscale their capacity-building and technical assistance efforts to develop bankable energy efficiency projects that attract private investment from the market; calls for the EU funding programs (e.g. Structural Funds, Juncker Plan, ELENA-EIB) to increase the proportion of funds allocated to energy efficiency capacity-building and technical assistance;

Amendment 323 #

Miroslav POCHE, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Deplores the low level of public and private investment in smart electricity grids; calls on the Commission to step up the implementation of Article 15 of the Directive in order to promote the development of such grids;

Amendment 324 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Calls for an obligation to perform national cost-benefit assessments of energy efficiency programmes rolled out through - or in combination - with local authorities, and to follow through this approach where this delivers efficiencies and cost savings for consumers;

Amendment 325 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)

21b. Stresses the need to reform the Eurostat rules of public debt and deficit, which still classify energy efficiency investments by private third parties (energy performance contracting) as public debt in the account balance of local authorities;

Amendment 326 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)

21c. Stresses the relevance for the Member States to continue to submit regularly National Energy Efficiency Action Plans (NEEAPs) as set out in Article 24; believes that an additional obligation should be included within the future NEEAPs that Member States should report on the outcomes for consumers from the energy efficiency measures as well as on the progress of initiatives to reduce the extent and depth of fuel poverty;

Amendment 327 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)

21d. Calls for an obligation to perform national cost-benefit assessments of energy efficiency programmes rolled out through - or in combination - with local authorities, and to follow through this approach where this delivers efficiencies and cost savings for consumers;

Amendment 328 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Calls for a strategic approach by the Commission to increase awareness of new technical developments (in areas such as refrigerants, lighting, insulation, thermostats, metering, glazing and many others), and of how their deployment at building level, in a coordinated manner and following an individual renovation roadmap can help unlock both savings and multiple benefits of energy efficiency on the EU economy and for consumers;

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)

Bb. whereas there are considerable uncertainties around the reliability of the energy savings estimates provided by Member States;

Amendment 34 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)

Bb. whereas buildings account for 40% of final energy use and 36% CO2 emissions. Adding to that 50% of final energy consumption is used for H&C, and 80% is used in buildings with much of it wasted; Recalls that a heating and cooling energy demand indicator for buildings should be developed at national level; notes that 50% of the emission cuts required to limit global temperature increase to less than 2 degrees centigrade must come from energy efficiency; reducing the energy demand of buildings is also the most cost- effective pathway to improving energy security and reducing CO2 emissions while contributing to the EU's re- industrialisation goals;

Amendment 35 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)

Bc. whereas energy efficiency needs to be considered as an energy source in its own right representing the amount in Nw (negawatts) of the energy saved, as demonstrated beyond any doubt by recent world and European history;

Amendment 36 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)

Bc. whereas 61% of imported gas is destined for buildings and 75% for residential buildings. As shown by research[3], with an ambitious EU-wide building renovation policy the amount of imports (used in the building sector) could be cost-effectively reduced by 60% in the short term, only 15 years, and eliminated completely in the long term (the European building stock would consume in 2040 the equivalent of the EU's domestic gas production in 2011);

Amendment 37 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)

Bd. whereas it is fundamental that the EU and Member States acknowledge the importance of including citizens-based initiatives such as cooperatives, community energy efficiency projects and stresses the need to remove economic, regulatory and administrative barriers to allow citizens to actively participate in the energy system;

Amendment 38 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)

Bd. whereas the Energy efficiency directive is a key directive which recognises importance of energy saving as the game changer to reach post COP21 ambitions while bringing the most multiple benefits; job creation triggered by investments in building renovation and other energy efficiency measures, progress in living standards through reduction of fuel poverty, employment opportunities in the SME sector, higher property values, increased productivity, and improved health and safety, improvement in air quality, improved tax base and higher GDP;

Amendment 39 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)

Be. whereas increased energy efficiency, especially in building sector, bring additional benefits through supply side flexibility and a reduction of the overall base load and the system peak – thereby avoiding the need for large scale investments in generation and grid infrastructure;

Amendment 4 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Simona BONAFÈ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)

– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UNFCCC,

Amendment 40 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1

Energy Efficiency Directive ~~only~~ inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonetheless

Amendment 41 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1

~~Energy Efficiency Directive only inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonetheless~~Additional efforts are needed to fully implement the Energy Efficiency Directive

Amendment 42 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1

Energy Efficiency Directive ~~only inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonetheles~~as framework for energy savings

Amendment 43 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1

The Energy Efficiency Directive ~~only inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonetheless~~: an important framework for energy savings - potential for further optimization through better enforcement and implementation

Amendment 44 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1

Energy Efficiency Directive only inadequately implemented – ~~savings targets achieved nonetheles~~provides framework for delivering energy savings

Amendment 45 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1

Energy Efficiency Directive ~~only inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonetheles~~provides framework for reaching energy savings targets

Amendment 46 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1

Energy Efficiency Directive ~~only inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonetheles~~fully implemented provides a real framework for delivering energy savings

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 a (new)

Deplores the fact that one of the main conclusions of the review of the directive is that efficiency gains are largely attributable to the economic crisis and are thus a result of lower energy consumption rather than a clear energy efficiency policy;

Amendment 48 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 b (new)

Is appalled and concerned that, at the current rate of progress, it is far from sure that the 20% target will be met by 2020;

Amendment 49 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 c (new)

Is concerned that falls in fossil fuel prices could put a brake on decarbonisation and energy efficiency policies;

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)

– having regard to the Commission communication of 15 December 2011 entitled 'Energy Roadmap 2050' (COM(2011)0885),

Amendment 50 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)

-1. Acknowledges that Member States are expected to reach only 17.6% of primary energy savings by 2020 and that the 20% target is still at risk; reminds with insistence that existing EU legislation must be fully implemented, accelerating efforts, increasing ambition level and improving investment conditions; calls therefore the Members States to increase their legislative, executive and monitoring effort to fully implement the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive and the 2010 Buildings Directive;

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that ~~up to now neither~~the implementation of the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive ~~nor~~by the ~~2010 Buildings Directive have been adequately implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why~~Member States is ongoing; the lack of a long term Energy Efficiency outlook beyond 2020 has hindered investments despite theat energy efficiency ~~targets are being achieved lies in the fact~~bears the best return on investment of any energy- related initiative and that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting costs; Notes the significant potential for creating quality employment offered by the full implementation the energy efficiency measures, taking into account that the jobs of some 900 thousand people employed in works relate to the supply of energy efficient goods and services (data for 2010);

Amendment 52 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildings Directive have been adequately implemented by the Member States; considers~~, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact~~ that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting costs;

Amendment 53 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that ~~up to now neither the~~the implementation of 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildings Directive have been adequately implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting costsby the Member States is ongoing; recalls that the deadline for the transposition of the Directive by the Member States was not so long ago since it was fixed on 5 June 2014;

Amendment 54 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildings Directive have been adequately implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting costsregrets the substantial delays in implementation despite that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting costs; highlights that the European Commission assessed in the energy efficiency progress report to the European Parliament and the Council that currently only 17.6% primary energy savings will be achieved by 2020 according to the national indicative targets and that the 20% target will probably not be reached;

Amendment 55 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Pervenche BERÈS, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that up to now ~~neither the 2012~~the Energy Efficiency Directive ~~nor the 2010 Build~~remaings ~~Directive have been adequate~~to be fully implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting cos and as a result the 2020 energy efficiency target is not on track to be met; Notes that it is in the interest of citizens and undertakings to reduce their energy consumption and cut costs but they cannot achieve this on their own; thus highlights the importance of a strong regulatory framework consisting of both targets and measures in order to incentivise and enable investments;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildings Directive have been adequately implemented by the Member States; c~~onsiders, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consu~~alls for a continued strong effort for energy efficiency in order to foster low energy consumption and cut energy costs , supporting competi~~on and cutting costs~~tiveness and sustainability;

Amendment 57 #

Ian DUNCAN, Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 58 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 59 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 6 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)

– having regard to the Commission report of 18 November 2015 entitled "Assessment of the progress made by Member States towards the national energy efficiency targets for 2020 and towards the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU as required by Article 24 (3) of Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU",COM(2015) 574,

Amendment 60 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Urges the Member States to quickly implement the EU legislation in order to take the necessary measures to achieve the energy saving targets;

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Notes that Member States are projected to reach only 17.6% primary energy savings by 2020 unless existing EU legislation is fully implemented, efforts are accelerated, ambition level is increased and investment conditions improved1a; calls on the Member States to fully implement the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive and the 2010 Buildings Directive; __________________ 1a European Commission State of the Energy Union report 18 November 2015

Amendment 63 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Notes that any assessment of the implementation of the EED can at this stage offer only a partial view given its relatively recent entry into force and deadline for transposition;

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Calls on the Commission to review the Energy Efficiency Directive with the aim of reducing the administrative burden for businesses, cutting red tape and to make simplification the top priority for any new legislation, thereby securing the focus on energy efficiency without overregulation hindering its improvement and development; furthermore, calls on the Commission to carry out a study on how the energy efficiency targets can be achieved by keeping legislation and the administrative burden for the public and private sector at a minimum;

Amendment 65 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Notes that local authorities play a crucial role in enabling EED implementation by engaging in ambitious energy savings measures through local action plans, such as in the framework of the Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy; considers that data from local action plans, such as the energy efficiency policies and measures outlined in more than 5000 Sustainable Energy Action Plans in the framework of the Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, can effectively contribute in co-designing and raising the ambition of national energy efficiency targets;

Amendment 66 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Stresses that the lack of a long term outlook beyond 2020 has hindered implementation of energy efficiency legislation; notes that to ensure predictability and investor stability and continuation of the EED framework beyond 2020 is essential;

Amendment 67 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Recalls Parliament's resolutions of 5 February 2014, 26 November 2014 and 15 October 2015, which call for three binding energy and climate targets for 2030, in particular the 40 % energy efficiency target;

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)

1c. Stresses that a long-term strategy for reduction of energy demand should be further promoted in the EU;

Amendment 69 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. ~~Stress~~Notes that the ~~directive’s flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures~~Energy Efficiency Directive's considerable flexibility has been a factor in the underachievement of its targets; insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated, while keeping some flexibility for the Member States to choose among the available measures; notes in particular that phasing in and early actions are no longer relevant and that the 25% allowed for all exemptions applied has diminished the effectiveness of the 1.5% p.a. energy savings requirement;

Amendment 7 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Cornelia ERNST, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)

– having regard to the Commission communication entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050,

Amendment 70 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Pervenche BERÈS, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that the directive’'s so-called flexibility ~~has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures~~, in the form of loopholes, has seriously undermined energy efficiency measures and put in jeopardy the achievement of the 2020 target;

Amendment 71 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses th~~at the directive’s flexibility has allowed many Member States~~e existence of many loopholes in the existing directive in particular in Article 7; calls the European Commission to rem~~bark on energy efficiency measur~~ove these loopholes;

Amendment 72 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that the directive’s flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures, while at the same time making implementation, monitoring and reporting more difficult – therefore calls for binding templates for monitoring and reporting requirements to be issued by the European Commission and used by Member States;

Amendment 73 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that the directive’s flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures; believes that alternative measures chosen by the Member States should be easily quantifiable;

Amendment 74 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that the directive’s flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures; notes that the directive's flexibility has been a factor in the underachievement of its targets; demands that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, should be removed, while keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measures; notes in particular that phasing in and early actions under Article 7.2 are no longer valid and that the 25% flexibility has reduced the effectiveness of the 1.5% p.a. energy savings requirement; insists that alternative measures under Article 7.9 must be better defined;

Amendment 75 #

Ian DUNCAN, Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that the directive’s flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures and believes this flexibility is crucial for Member States to achieve energy efficiency measures in the future;

Amendment 76 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that the directive’'s flexibility has ~~allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures~~been counterproductive, hindering the achievements of its targets; insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated, while keeping for the Member States the possibility to choose among the measures; notes in particular that phasing in and early actions under Article 7.2 are no longer relevant and that the 25% flexibility has diminished the effectiveness of the 1.5% p.a. energy savings requirement; insists that alternative measures under Article 7.9 must be defined with precision, preventing loopholes, and be easy to quantify;

Amendment 77 #

Adam GIEREK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Stresses that the absence of energy efficiency indicators, such as energy consumption per unit of GDP, prevents some Member States from incentivising citizens and businesses to achieve the political objective of climate and energy efficiency;

Amendment 78 #

Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Takes the view that priority must be given to energy efficiency measures for vulnerable and energy-poor households, with a view to ensuring that energy costs for these households in particular can be reduced on a sustainable basis;

Amendment 79 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Calls on the Commission to review the EED in order to allow Member States to opt for more flexible and cost-efficient means to implement the directive;

Amendment 8 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 c (new)

– having regard to the Commission Communication of 15 December 2011 entitled 'Energy Roadmap 2050',

Amendment 80 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Highlights the case of Article 7 where the combined effect of loopholes has resulted in the effective saving targets being only half (0.75%) of the headline annual saving rate of 1.5%; recommends removing these loopholes when the directive is revised;

Amendment 81 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Martina WERNER, Dan NICA, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)

2b. Highlights that the provision in Article 7 whereby Member States may require a share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty or in social housing has so far been used by only two Member States; calls for this provision to be strengthened and for a significant percentage of energy savings under energy efficiency obligation schemes to be targeted at low-income consumers; suggests a parallel provision for energy efficiency national funds and any alternative measures;

Amendment 82 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)

2c. Suggests that national energy efficiency action plans, as required in article 24 of the current directive, could ask Member States to set objectives to make use of energy efficiency measures to reduce the risk of energy poverty and report on how they are meeting these objectives;

Amendment 83 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Martina WERNER, Dan NICA, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)

2d. Believes that the measures for energy- efficient renovation of existing buildings need to be prioritised among the most energy-poor; calls on the Commission to propose a target to improve the efficiency of residential building stock, alongside future minimum efficiency standards for rented housing in the context of the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive;

Amendment 84 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Martina WERNER, Dan NICA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that 2416 Member States have ~~made use of the possibility of alternative measures to the~~chosen to establish an energy efficiency obligation scheme to partly or fully deliver end-use energy savings (Article 7); stresses that the largest share of the overall savings under Article 7 is expected to be generated by energy efficiency obligation schemes (~~Article 7)~~34%); notes that the number of policy instruments for the implementation of Article 7 varies hugely between Member States, randging from one to, in the case of Germany, 1121b; notes that 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5); criticises the fact that seven Member States have still not introduced energy audits (Article 8); __________________ 1bThe Member States 'plans and achievements towards the implementation of Article 7 of the Energy Efficiency Directive, Tina Fawcett and Jan Rosenow for DG EPRS, March 2016

Amendment 85 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET, Kaja KALLAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that 2416 Member States have ~~made use of the possibility of alternative measures~~taken measures towards delivering end-use energy savings according to the energy efficiency obligation scheme (Article 7), a~~nd 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5)~~s made possible by the Energy Efficiency Directive; criticises the fact that seven Member States have ~~still not introduc~~not established energy audits (Article 8);

Amendment 86 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that 2416 Member States have ~~made use of the possibility of alternative measures to the~~chosen to establish an energy efficiency obligation scheme (Article 7), and 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5); criticises the fact that seven Member States have still not introduced energy audits (Article 8);

Amendment 87 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that 24 Member States have made use of the possibility of alternative measures to the energy efficiency obligation scheme (Article 7), and 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5); ~~criticises the fact~~regrets that seven Member States have still not introduced energy audits (Article 8);

Amendment 88 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes that 24 Member States have made use of the possibility of alternative measures to the energy efficiency obligation scheme to deliver end-use energy savings (Article 7), and 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5); criticises the fact that seven Member States have still not introduced energy audits (Article 8);

Amendment 89 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Simona BONAFÈ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Pervenche BERÈS, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Suggests that Article 5 on the exemplary role of public buildings should apply to all public buildings, and not just those in central government;

Amendment 9 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 d (new)

– having regard to its resolution of 5 February 2014 on a 2030 framework for climate and energy policies,

Amendment 90 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Welcomes the fact that energy audits and energy management schemes under Article 8 are helping to make EU companies more competitive; calls for the implementation of cost-effective energy audit recommendations to be required in conjunction with planned maintenance, with additional incentives provided where necessary, and for Article 8 to be extended to cover all companies with high energy consumption;

Amendment 91 #

Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT, Ian DUNCAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) ~~need more time in order to give administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations~~carry great potential and should be introduced with the necessary perspectives ensuring investor confidence and regulatory stability;

Amendment 92 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need ~~more time in order to give~~to get more attention from administrations and undertakings ~~an opportunity to launch projects and innovations~~, because they can lower the consumption of energy and thus lower the cost for the consumer;

Amendment 93 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more time in order to give administrations and undertakings ~~an opportunity to launch projects and innovations~~the necessary confidence and regulatory stability an opportunity to launch projects and innovations as a recent call from the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) showed;

Amendment 94 #

Morten PETERSEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more time in order to give administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations; notes that while public demand and the market are the best drivers for these projects, a stable framework beyond 2020 can be supportive of this development;

Amendment 95 #

Miroslav POCHE, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER, Pervenche BERÈS, Jeppe KOFOD, Patrizia TOIA, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need ~~more time~~a stable framework beyond 2020 in order to ~~giv~~enable administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations with a longer-term perspective to 2030 and 2050;

Amendment 96 #

Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) ~~need more time~~based on a cost-benefit analysis need a stable post- 2020 framework in order to give administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations;

Amendment 97 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that ~~some~~many key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (including smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need ~~more time in order to give~~a collective framework beyond 2020 to spur administrations and undertakings ~~an opportunity~~ to launch projects and innovations with a long term perspective;

Amendment 98 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that the implementation of some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) ~~need more time in order to give~~has been substantially delayed; calls on administrations and undertakings ~~an opportunity to~~to intensify their effort for launching projects and innovations; in this field, in order to recover the delay; in this context it is fundamental to define a long term regulatory framework for energy efficiency towards 2030 and 2050 for providing predictability to all stakeholders;

Amendment 99 #