2015/2323(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Welcomes the Commission communication ‘Delivering a New Deal for Energy Consumers’; agrees with the Commission that the barriers preventing consumers from managing their consumption properly and reducing their energy costs must be broken down;

Amendment 10 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. IsNotes that it is more than five years since the transposition date of the 3rd energy package proposals and is, therefore, deeply concerned that the liberalisation and integration of the retail energy markets is still not complete, resulting in insufficient competition and choice of suppliers;

Amendment 11 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Biljana BORZAN, Catherine STIHLER, Lucy ANDERSON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Is concerned that the liberalisation and integration of the retail energy markets is still not complete, resulting in insufficient competition and choice of suppliers; stresses that a flexible and open market can play a major role in bringing electricity prices down;

Amendment 12 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail market has not been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices;

Amendment 13 #

Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Stresses that the interests of captive consumers must be protected through retail energy market deregulation, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of competition;

Amendment 14 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Notes that EU policy on unbundling and increasing competition in the energy market needs to be developed with due regard to addressing tax evasion and aggressive tax planning which occurs, for example, through the establishment of complex company structures; calls on the Commission to address the issue of aggressive tax evasion in the energy market, especially of natural monopolies such as energy distribution operators, where consumers are not able to switch away from providers who are not paying their fair share of taxes due to their monopoly position on the market;

Amendment 15 #

Virginie ROZIÈRE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Urges the Commission to take concrete action to ~~better l~~help pass reductions ink wholesale ~~and retail markets and to achieve a phasing-out of regulated price~~prices on to retail bills;

Amendment 16 #

Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Urges the Commission to take concrete action to better link wholesale and retail markets and to ~~achieve a phasing-out of regulated price~~limit unnecessary regulation of prices; notes, however, that consumers still need to be protected from sudden high price rises by energy providers or energy distribution operators;

Amendment 17 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Urges the Commission to take concrete action to better link ~~wholesale and~~greater efficiencies in the wholesale market to the development of retail markets and to achieve a phasing- out of regulated prices; underlines that regulated prices should be seen as a last resort for the defend of vulnerable customers and encourages the Member States to seek other means to prevent energy poverty, in line with Article 106 TFEU;

Amendment 18 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Urges the Commission to take concrete action to better link ~~wholesale and~~all energy markets especially with the retail markets, and to achieve a phasing-out of regulated prices;

Amendment 19 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Catherine STIHLER, Lucy ANDERSON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Urges the Commission to take concrete action to better link wholesale and retail markets and to achieve a gradual phasing- out of regulated prices, with exception of social tariffs for vulnerable consumers;

Amendment 2 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Believes that the Energy Union should have the interests of citizens at its core;

Amendment 20 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Urges the Commission to take concrete action to better link wholesale and retail markets and to achieve a phasing-out of regulated prices that discourage responsible consumer behaviour, especially when said prices are less than the cost of the service provided; recalls that charges for use of grids must be designed in such a way that they enable reasonable recovery of costs and do not stand in the way of energy efficiency measures;

Amendment 21 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Urges the Commission to take concrete action to better link wholesale and retail markets and to achieve a phasing-out of regulated prices, allowing prices to be set by the laws of competition alone, based on supply and demand, for the benefit of consumers;

Amendment 22 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Takes the view that measures are urgently needed to make sure that reductions in the wholesale price of energy products are properly reflected in the retail price;

Amendment 23 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for further measures to make switching between providers easier and faster, including ~~a shortened switching period and~~ effective data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers, and for flexible contracts;

Amendment 24 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Catherine STIHLER, Lucy ANDERSON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for further measures to make individual or collective switching between providers easier ~~and faster~~, faster and with a reasonable and transparent price, including a shortened switching period and effective data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers; underlines the importance of combating unfair commercial practices and violations of consumers’ rights relating to doorstep selling, unfair terms or practices and aggressive marketing technique, both on national and EU level;

Amendment 25 #

Robert ROCHEFORT

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for further measures raise consumers’ awareness of their rights in respect of changing suppliers and contracts and to make switching between providers easier and faster, including a shortened switching period, the abolition of transfer fees and penalties and effective data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers;

Amendment 26 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for further measures to make switching between providers easier and faster and in a cost-free way with no penalties or contract termination fees, including a shortened switching period and effective data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers;

Amendment 27 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for further measures to make switching between providers easier and faster, including a shortened switching period ~~and effective data portability~~in accordance with the respective contracts as well as effective data portability while assuring customers’ authority over their data, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers;

Amendment 28 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for further measures to be taken immediately to make switching between providers easier and faster, including a shortened switching period, the abolition of fines and charges for switching providers, a clear and comprehensible method for comparing offers and effective data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers;

Amendment 29 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for further measures to make switching between providers easier and faster by simplifying contractual obligations and dismantling administrative obstacles that make life particularly difficult for SMEs and small consumers, including a shortened switching period and effective data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers;

Amendment 3 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Expresses its concern over the rise in energy prices, points out that energy poverty affects over 50 million people in the EU and calls on the Commission to take action in conjunction with the Member States and regional and local authorities to eradicate energy poverty in the EU, taking as a starting point universal access to electricity in order to improve conditions for EU consumers and especially the most vulnerable among them;

Amendment 30 #

Virginie ROZIÈRE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for full implementation of the third energy package and for further measures to make switching between providers easier and faster, including a shortened switching period and effective data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers;

Amendment 31 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for further measures to make switching between providers easier and faster, including a shortened switching period and effective data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers; reminders the Member States that Directives Directive 2009/72/EC and 2009/73/EC required that all switching between providers be free of charge to the consumer;

Amendment 32 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for further measures to make switching between providers easier and faster, including a shortened switching period and effective and secure data portability, in order to prevent the lock-in of consumers;

Amendment 33 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Considers that the introduction of energy efficiency measures, dynamic price contracts, the roll-out of new ICT used in the energy sector and the possibility of generating one’s own electricity will make it possible to invigorate the market and make it more transparent, achieve greater competition between agents and give consumers better tools to defend their own interests;

Amendment 34 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Stresses the importance of electricity market deregulation, given that switching energy suppliers will be beneficial for consumers, bring down electricity prices and ensure improved quality in accordance with the rules of supply and demand;

Amendment 35 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Stresses the importance of access to real time or near real time comparable information on energy consumption and related costs; calls therefore for the rapid deployment of ICT, e.g. mobile applications, online platforms, data hubs and smart meters within a clear framework on data protection, security, and access to data ~~for all market participants, thereby ensuring that~~, which is designed for the benefit of the consumer with the consumers retaining full control over their data;

Amendment 36 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Stresses the importance of access to real time ~~or near real time~~ information on energy mix and consumption ands well as related costs; calls therefore for the ~~rapid~~ deployment of ICT, e.g. mobile applications, online platforms, data hubs and smart meters within a clear framework on data protection, security, and access to data for all market participants, thereby enassuring ~~that~~ consumers ~~retain control~~strict authority over their data;

Amendment 37 #

Philippe JUVIN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Stresses the importance of access to ~~real time or near real time~~ information on energy consumption and related costs; calls therefore for the rapid deployment of ICT, e.g. mobile applications, online platforms, data hubs and smart meters within a clear framework on data protection, security, and access to data for all market participants, thereby ensuring that consumers retain control over their data;

Amendment 38 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Stresses the importance of access to real time or near real time information on energy consumption and related costs; calls therefore for the rapid deployment of ICT, e.g. mobile applications, online platforms, data hubs and smart meters within a clear framework on data protection, security, and access to data for all market participants, thereby ensuring that consumers retain control over their data; calls on the Commission to monitor application of Recommendation 2012/148/EU on the roll-out of smart metering;

Amendment 39 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Catherine STIHLER, Lucy ANDERSON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Stresses the importance of access to real time or near real time information on energy consumption and related costs; calls therefore for the rapid deployment of ICT, e.g. mobile applications, online platforms, data hubs and smart meters within a clear framework on data protection, security, and access to data for all market participants, thereby ensuring that consumers retain control over their data; stresses that cyber- security measures for consumers should be provide by energy providers in regards to smart meters and asks the Commission to re-assess breach notification and other security recommendations to energy meter providers in light of the recently agreed NIS Directive;

Amendment 4 #

Philippe JUVIN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Is concerned that the liberalisation and integration of the retail energy markets is still not complete~~, resulting in insufficient competition and choice of suppliers~~;

Amendment 40 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Stresses the importance of access to real time or near real time information on energy consumption and related costs; calls therefore for the rapid deployment of ICT, e.g. mobile applications, online platforms, data hubs and smart meters within a clear framework on data protection, security, and access to data for all market participants, thereby ensuring that consumers retain control over their data; emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills rise;

Amendment 41 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Stresses the importance of access to real time or near real time information on energy consumption and related costs~~; calls therefore~~ so that consumers have greater control over their consumption and efficient energy use; calls for the rapid deployment of ICT, e.g. mobile applications, online platforms, data hubs and smart meters within a clear framework on data protection, security, and access to data for all market participants, thereby ensuring that consumers retain control over their data;

Amendment 42 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. In light of technological developments, believes that more frequent meter readings has become cost-efficient, and in order to properly inform consumers of actual energy consumption and costs frequently enough to enable them to regulate their own energy consumption, asks the Member States to ensure a maximum allowed period of six months between meter readings for individual households, including through consumer reported meter readings;

Amendment 43 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Stresses the importance of consumers having access to market information regarding energy providers, enabling them to select the best option and freely choose their provider;

Amendment 44 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Asks the Commission with reference to the establishment of this new agreement for energy consumers that maximum use be made of Internet technology and renewable energy in order to: increase transparency, monitor consumption and empower consumers, enabling and not restricting the role of the prosumer (producer of own pollution-free energy);

Amendment 45 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)

5b. Highlights the role big data plays in smart decision-making by consumers in order to use energy more efficiently;

Amendment 46 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

Amendment 47 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

Amendment 48 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Lucy ANDERSON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. . Calls on the Commission to take further action to improve the frequency of energy bills and their clarity and transparency as regards types of energy sources, consumption and price structure; urges the Commission to continue its efforts to ensure active consumer participation, for example by means of minimum billing information requirements, so as to protect the interests of small consumers in particular; calls for EU guidelines on price comparison tools, e.g. on transparency and reliability, and for access for all consumers to at least one price comparison tool for energy services;

Amendment 49 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission to take further action to improve the frequency of energy bills and their clarity and transparency as regards types of energy sources, consumption and price structure; calls for EU guidelines on price comparison tools, e.g. on transparency and reliability, and for access for all consumers to at least one ~~price comparison tool for energy services~~independent, up-to-date and understandable price comparison tool for energy services; recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those with no internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;

Amendment 5 #

Virginie ROZIÈRE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. ~~Is concerned that the liberalisation and integration of the retail energy markets is still not complete, resulting in insufficient competition and choice of suppliers~~Takes the view that the principal objective of retail energy markets should be to provide citizens with a stable, affordable, sustainable, equitable and transparent supply of energy;

Amendment 50 #

Philippe JUVIN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission to take further action to improve the ~~frequ~~clarity and transparency of energy bills and their clarity and transparency as regards types of energy sources, consumption and price structure; calls for EU guidelines on price comparison tools, e.g. on transparency and reliability, and for access for all consumers to at least one price comparison tool for energy services;

Amendment 51 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission to take further action to improve the frequency of energy bills and their clarity and transparency as regards types of energy sources, consumption ~~and~~, price structure, the processing of enquiries and complaints, and energy efficiency measures; calls for EU guidelines on price comparison tools, e.g. on transparency and reliability, and for access for all consumers to at least one price comparison tool for energy services; believes that energy bills should not be weighed down with excessive or unjustified taxes and fees;

Amendment 52 #

Robert ROCHEFORT

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

Amendment 53 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the Commission to take further action to improve the frequency of energy bills and their clarity, comparability and transparency as regards types of energy sources, consumption, taxes and price structure; calls for EU guidelines on price comparison tools, e.g. on transparency and reliability, and for access for all consumers to at least one price comparison tool for energy services;

Amendment 54 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Biljana BORZAN, Catherine STIHLER, Lucy ANDERSON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

Amendment 55 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;

Amendment 56 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Highlights that smart meters and similar devices must create decrease in charges in energy bills and return of investment in reasonable time;

Amendment 57 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Lucy ANDERSON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. While the supporting the transparency set out in the third energy package as to consumer energy invoices, stresses that essential information, such has the global average price per kWh for an invoicing period, should be present in a clear, easily visible and highlighted fashion before the breakdown of the invoiced amount; underlines that a clear average price per kWh, including all fees and taxes, is needed to allow consumers to correctly compare their current rate to other possible offers by their current or other energy companies;

Amendment 58 #

Robert ROCHEFORT

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Urges authorities combating unfair trade practices and those processing complaints in the energy sector to cooperate more closely with their counterparts in other Member States in ensuring respect for consumer rights; welcomes the Commission’s intention to consider incorporating laws specifically concerning energy into the Annex to the Regulation on Consumer Protection Cooperation;

Amendment 59 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)

6b. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in order to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not-for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered;

Amendment 6 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Is concerned that the liberalisation and integration of the ~~retail energy markets is still not complete, resulting in in~~energy markets covering balancing, redispatch, load control, capacity management, congestion management, grid management, wholesale and retail is still not complete, and that unbundling allowing for both, independent system operators and transmission operators, has, so far, not been achieved. All these pre-requisites are needed to ensure sufficient competition and choice of suppliers;

Amendment 60 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)

6b. Strongly believes that all energy providers’ websites and digital invoicing should be full accessible to persons with disabilities and meet the relevant requirements of European Standard EN 301 549;

Amendment 61 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)

6b. Strongly believes that social tariffs must not only be permitted, but also promoted among low-income, vulnerable consumers; stresses that access to affordable energy services is a basic social right;

Amendment 62 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Biljana BORZAN, Catherine STIHLER, Lucy ANDERSON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Believes that a key objective of the review of the electricity market design should be to give consumers more choices and better control over their participation in a fully functioning and efficient energy market; calls for simple market access and electricity balancing responsibility for prosumers, ~~fair distribution of costs and benefits, and~~as well as a high level of consumer protection.

Amendment 63 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Believes that a key objective of the review of the electricity market design should be to give consumers more choices and better control over their participation in a fully functioning and efficient energy market; calls for simple market access ~~and electricity balancing responsibility~~ for prosumers, fair distribution of costs and benefits, and a high level of consumer protection;

Amendment 64 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Believes that a key objective of the review of the electricity market design should be to give consumers more choices and better control over their participation in a fully functioning and efficient energy market; stresses the importance of increasing the bargaining power of consumers, especially smaller ones, through collective schemes; calls for simple market access and electricity balancing responsibility for prosumers, fair distribution of costs and benefits, and a high level of consumer protection;

Amendment 65 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Believes that a key objective of the review of the electricity market design should be to give consumers a better understanding of the composition and functioning of the energy markets and the composition of energy prices including the add-ons for ETS, renewable energy etc., more choices and better control over their participation in a fully functioning and efficient energy market; calls for simple market access and electricity balancing responsibility for prosumers, fair distribution of costs and benefits, and a high level of consumer protection;

Amendment 66 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Believes that a key objective of the review of the electricity market design should be to ensure stable and affordable energy prices through sufficient investment into the electricity market, and give consumers more choices and better control over their participation in a fully functioning and efficient energy market; calls for simple market access and electricity balancing responsibility for prosumers, fair distribution of costs and benefits, and a high level of consumer protection;

Amendment 67 #

Marc TARABELLA

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Recalls that access to energy at a fair price is a right for all; calls for special attention to be paid to vulnerable consumers;

Amendment 68 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Lucy ANDERSON, Catherine STIHLER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Calls on the Commission, when implementing the new energy consumer policy, to take account of vulnerable consumer groups, improve the collection of data on energy poverty and lay down common minimum criteria for the identification of vulnerable consumers and energy poverty;

Amendment 69 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Insists that the provisions of the directives on unfair commercial practices and consumer rights relating to doorstep selling, unfair terms or practices and aggressive marketing techniques be properly implemented and enforced by Member States so as to protect energy consumers;

Amendment 7 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Biljana BORZAN, Catherine STIHLER, Lucy ANDERSON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Is concerned that the ~~liberalisation and~~ integration of the retail energy markets is still not complete, resulting in insufficient competition and choice of suppliers;

Amendment 70 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Calls on the Commission to step up aid to the Covenant of Mayors as a tool to facilitate sharing of good practices by local authorities, the regions and the Member States, and so that local authorities are informed about financial aid available to them so they may pool resources to set up local supply networks and be able to connect to other power nodes throughout the regions, thereby improving consumers’ access to energy;

Amendment 71 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Notes the growing number of collective energy switching campaigns in the Member States; recognises the advantages collective switching can bring to consumers; stresses that the organisers of collective switching campaigns must be independent and act transparently;

Amendment 72 #

Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)

7c. Supports the introduction of fair metering and billing on the basis of real individual consumption, especially in buildings with multiple residential units or in multi-purpose buildings; stresses that consumers should not have to bear an excessive proportion of the cost of installing smart meters;

Amendment 8 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. ~~Is concerned~~Notes that the liberalisation and integration of the retail energy markets is ~~still~~ not complete, resulting in ~~insufficient~~limited competition and choice of suppliers; Notes, however, that natural monopolies occur in the area of energy distribution, where consumers need additional protection to ensure that monopolies do not abuse their dominant market position;

Amendment 9 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Is concerned that the liberalisation and integration of the retail energy markets is still not complete, resulting in insufficient competition, transparency and choice of suppliers;

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2016/03/03 ITRE 448 amendments...

Amendment 1 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)

- having regard to the Commission Communication entitled "An EU Strategy on Heating and Cooling" (COM(2016)51),

Amendment 10 #

Dario TAMBURRANO, Marisa MATIAS, Julie WARD, Ignazio CORRAO, Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI, Marie-Christine VERGIAT, Eleonora FORENZA, Renata BRIANO, Marco ZULLO, Elly SCHLEIN, Curzio MALTESE, Isabella ADINOLFI, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Ana GOMES

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system towards one which is ~~more decentralised, flexible and renewables- base~~capillary distributed across the whole territory, dynamic and scalable, future- oriented and renewables-based; this evolution is fully compatible with the conception of energy as a European Common Good;

Amendment 100 #

Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Liisa JAAKONSAARI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by disappointingly low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices;

Amendment 101 #

Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Believes, therefore, that further indicators for well-functioning, consumer-friendly energy markets need to be identified or developed by the Commission; underscores that such indicators should take into account, inter alia, the economic impact on energy consumers of switching energy suppliers, technical barriers to switching suppliers or plan and levels of consumer awareness;

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Reminds that customer choice is limited in distribution networks due to their nature as natural monopolies, i.e. that customers cannot switch their distribution system operator; Stresses the need for adequate market monitoring of distribution network operators that protects customers from sudden increases in distribution bills, for example by setting a legal maximum percentage to one-time increase;

Amendment 103 #

Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Jeppe KOFOD, Liisa JAAKONSAARI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Calls on the Commission to analyse the issue of aggressive tax planning and tax evasion in the energy market, especially of natural monopolies such as distribution network operators;

Amendment 104 #

Philippe DE BACKER, Angelika MLINAR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Believes that a fully functioning internal energy market with open and transparent competition between many different market players is still the best way to empower consumers and prevent energy poverty

Amendment 105 #

Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Jeppe KOFOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)

5b. Supports open and competitive markets with less price regulation, while addressing the needs of vulnerable customers;

Amendment 106 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

6. Calls, therefore, on the Commission ~~and the Member States to rigorously ensure full implementation of the Third Energy Package, and calls for its revision~~ to take account of the following recommendations:

Amendment 107 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part

6. Calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to ~~rigorously ensure full~~enhance the implementation of the Third Energy Package, and calls for its revision to take account of the following recommendations:

Amendment 108 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part

6. Calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to rigorously ensure full implementation of the Third Energy Package, and calls for ~~its revi~~a new Energy Market Desiogn to take account of the following recommendations:

Amendment 109 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part

6. Calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to rigorously ensure full implementation of the Third Energy Package, and calls for its revision to take account of the following recommendations in relation to domestic consumers:

Amendment 11 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and ~~renewables- based~~diversified and therefore more competitive;

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards and requests the Commission to identify minimum information requirements to ensure simplicity and interpretability in this respect;

Amendment 111 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. ~~Recommends i~~Improving the transparency and clarity of bills~~, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources~~ so that customers have the key information in a standardised format to anid comp~~laint handling~~arison of tariffs, clear indication of contact points, ~~and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained~~using clear language, and avoiding technical terms; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills~~, which should include~~. EU regulatory instruments already establish requirements regarding the display of information onregarding the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching ~~and energy efficiency measures; insists that~~. However, further requirements would harm the clear ~~language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or cle~~ity of bills by putting too much information. In this regard, a complementarly ~~explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;~~ tool to provide consumer with its consumption data and other features not displayed by the bill itself, should be considered.

Amendment 113 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measureith the purpose of providing consumers with information on the total costs, including an explanation of the different taxes, and how to proceed with complaints; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect; warns, however, that an overload of information is counter-productive, does not serve the consumers and should therefore be avoided;

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respectenergy mix and the prices of the different energy sources and information on switching; insists that clear language must be used;

Amendment 115 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

Amendment 116 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

Amendment 117 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained~~; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect~~, while bearing in mind that the conversion of bills must not be allowed to lead to excessive red tape, the cost of which would simply be passed on to the consumer;

Amendment 118 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills and contracts, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different ~~taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling~~concepts, complaint handling (including companies and public administration), clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;

Amendment 119 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the frequency of energy bills and their transparency and clarity ~~of bills~~, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; re~~quests the Commission to identify minimum standard~~commends to enhance the exchange of best practices in this respect;

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, ~~inflexible,~~ fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised~~, flexible~~ and renewables- based;

Amendment 120 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, and levies ~~and tariffs~~, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; ~~requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;~~

Amendment 121 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

Amendment 122 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a) Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; ~~requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;~~

Amendment 123 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

Amendment 124 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on ~~the different energy sources and~~ complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; ~~insists that~~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 ~~minimum standards in this respect~~key principles for establishing the minimum guaranteed information that must be provided in the bills;

Amendment 125 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Martina WERNER, Flavio ZANONATO, Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Clare MOODY, Patrizia TOIA, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the ~~different taxes, levi~~network charges, taxes and ~~tariff~~levies, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;

Amendment 126 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different ~~energy sources~~shares of the energy sources as well as the respective amounts of CO2 and nuclear waste produced, and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and measures linked to improving energy efficiency ~~measures~~; insists that clear language supported by relevant pictograms must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards to improve the comparability of key billing information and encourage the exchange of best practice between national regulator, consumer organisations, ADR bodies and suppliers in this respect;

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a

a. Recommends improving the transparency ~~and clarity~~ of bills, which should include simple, clear, comprehensive, appropriate, reliable and free information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that ~~clear~~understandable language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;

Amendment 128 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a a (new)

aa. As a general rule, recommends that the Commission, when performing the impact assessments for upcoming energy related legislation proposals, should differentiate among a reasonable variety of consumers' segments, identified according to relevant demographic, social and economic dimensions; this differentiation shall recognise that no single theoretical "consumer" can capture the remarkable diversity of the European Union; it is essential for the inclusive, reality-oriented design of any new measures which will affect citizens' lives;

Amendment 129 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a a (new)

aa. Recommends creating a one-stop shop to provide all relevant information enabling consumers to make an informed decision;

Amendment 13 #

Amendment 130 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted

Amendment 131 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted

Amendment 132 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted

Amendment 133 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted

Amendment 134 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted

Amendment 135 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted

Amendment 136 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those with no internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted

Amendment 137 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted

Amendment 138 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted

Amendment 139 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. ~~Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers,~~ Providing all consumers with enlightened information about all available commercial offers is essential. This can be achievend th~~ose without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use~~rough the development of a national comparison tool;

Amendment 14 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

Amendment 140 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switchingalso consumers lacking internet access or skills receive all necessary information to be able to make informed decisions, such as comparisons of offers; believes that peer-based comparisons ~~should also be included in bills~~are an important tool to help reduce energy use;

Amendment 141 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include ~~comparisons of offers~~simple, understandable comparisons, advice, and offers, conceived in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by ~~switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use~~modifying their consumption pattern and/or switching contracts or even suppliers;

Amendment 143 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include clear information of current unit prices for comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that ~~peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills~~clear location of contact points, adequate information about switching, link to the~~lp reduce energy use;~~ providers best offer and an annual reminder about switching should also be delivered with bills;

Amendment 144 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jeppe KOFOD, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. ~~Recommends t~~That consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; ~~believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;~~

Amendment 145 #

Gianluca BUONANNO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b) Recommends that consideration be given to ~~requiring energy bills to include~~ways of making comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help ~~reduce energy use~~energy to be used more efficiently;

Amendment 146 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money or obtain more sustainable energy by switching; believes that peer- based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all domestic and business consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;

Amendment 148 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b

b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills periodically to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;

Amendment 149 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c

c. Recommends developing ~~rul~~common guidelines for price comparison tools to ensure that consumers can access independent, up-to-date and understandable comparison tools~~; believes Member States should develop accreditation schemes covering all price comparison tools, in line with CEER guidelines~~ in line with the existing and ongoing work of CEER;

Amendment 15 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

Amendment 150 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c

c. ~~Recommends d~~Developing ~~rul~~guidelines for price comparison ~~tool~~sites to ensure that consumers can access independent, up-to-date ~~and~~, understandable and compar~~ison tools~~able data; believes Member States should consider developing accreditation schemes covering ~~all~~ price comparison ~~tool~~sites, in line with CEER guidelines;

Amendment 151 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c

c. Recommends developing ~~rul~~guidelines for price comparison tools to ensure that consumers can access independent, up-to- date and understandable ~~comparison tools~~energy analysis tools combining inputs from both their own household consumption and from commercial and technological offers available in the market; believes Member States should develop accreditation schemes covering all ~~price comparison~~such tools, in line with CEER guidelines;

Amendment 152 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c

c. Recommends developing ~~rul~~EU-guidelines for price comparison tools to ensure that consumers can access independent, up-to- date and understandable comparison tools; believes Member States should develop accreditation schemes covering all price comparison tools, in line with CEER guidelines;

Amendment 153 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c

c. Recommends developing rules for price comparison tools to ensure that consumers can access independent, up-to-date and understandable comparison tools; believes those tools should also include the energy generation costs for every type of technology, the energy mix used and more information about the energy companies such as ethical responsibility, job quality and gender equality; believes Member States should develop accreditation schemes covering all price comparison tools, in line with CEER guidelines;

Amendment 154 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Martina WERNER, Flavio ZANONATO, Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Pervenche BERÈS, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c

c. Recommends developing rules for price comparison tools to ensure that consumers can access independent, up-to-date and understandable comparison tools; believes Member States should develop accreditation schemes covering all price comparison tools, in line with CEER guidelines; calls for the development of at least one impartial price comparison tool per Member State;

Amendment 155 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

Amendment 156 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

Amendment 157 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

Amendment 158 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

Amendment 159 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and renewables- based; points out that we nevertheless also need to reduce consumption, since otherwise this transition will not be viable;

Amendment 160 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

Amendment 161 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

Amendment 162 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

d. Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs, in order to facilitate comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing array of different tariffs for the same productStresses the importance of demand response in the integration of renewable energy to the markets in order to achieve more decentralized, flexible and renewables based energy system; Recommends that new products offering demand response elements should avoid making comparison between different suppliers and tariffs more confusing;

Amendment 163 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

d. Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs, in order to facilitate comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing array of different tariffs for the same producto further analyse ways how to establish and implement progressive and variable tariff systems, in order to incentivise energy savings, self- generation, demand-response and energy efficiency;

Amendment 164 #

d. ~~Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs,~~Considers that information relating to different tariffs must be transparent, clear and accessible in order to facilitate price comparison ~~between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing array of different tariffs for the same product~~and maintain retail competition between suppliers;

Amendment 165 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

d. Recommends that at the core of the range of tariffs and contracts offered by every supplier there should be a limited ~~range~~number of standard~~ised~~ tariffs, ~~in order to facilitate comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing array~~common for all market players, in order to facilitate to the customer the comparison, avoiding that he or she becomes confused by an extraordinary proliferation of different tariffs and offers for the same product;

Amendment 166 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

d. Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs, in order to facilitate comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing and misleading array of different tariffs for the same product;

Amendment 167 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;deleted

Amendment 168 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

Amendment 169 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

Amendment 17 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

Amendment 170 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

Amendment 171 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. ~~Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; n~~Notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;

Amendment 172 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; ~~notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;~~

Amendment 173 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that cons~~ideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place custom~~umers be empowered to easily access information relating to their consumption patterns, along with recommendations from the suppliers on the most suitable and advantageous tariff~~, based on historic consumption patterns~~ available to them; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are ~~stuck on outdated expensiv~~not on the most appropriate tariffs;

Amendment 174 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. ~~Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place custom~~Notes, given that switching rates are low in a numbers o~~n the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe~~f Member States, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and ~~are stuck on outdated expensiv~~still bear inappropriate tariffs;

Amendment 175 #

Angelika MLINAR, Pavel TELIČKA, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

e. ~~Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers~~Considers that energy suppliers must be required to automatically place customers on the most advantageous grid tariff, based on historic consumption patterns, which is already a normal practice in some Member States; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs; considers therefore that there is a lack of transparency concerning prices and information which needs to be addressed urgently;

Amendment 176 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that ~~consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place~~energy suppliers should continuously inform customers onabout the most advantageous tariffs available, where possible, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low ~~throughout Europe~~in many Member States, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;

Amendment 177 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to ~~automatically place~~notify customers onabout the most advantageous tariff they could use, based on ~~historic~~the actual consumption patterns of their household; notes, given that switching rates are still disappointingly low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not sufficiently informed to engaged in the energy market and as a consequence are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;

Amendment 178 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns, if customers so request; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market ~~and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs~~;

Amendment 179 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically ~~place customers on~~suggest the most advantageous tariff to the customers every year, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low ~~throughout Europe~~in some Member States, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Underlines that, in order to steer the energy transition, the system encompassing energy flows, the infrastructure collecting and distributing them, and the modalities for its use and consumption has to be analysed under different complementary perspectives (economic, industrial, technological, geopolitical, environmental, social, etc.); amongst them, an important perspective conceives energy as a European Common Good, which is at the service of citizens, organized as individuals, households, cooperatives or communities, in helping them to cover their collectively agreed short-term needs and to reach their long- term goals and priorities;

Amendment 180 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to ~~automatically plac~~pro- actively notify vulnerable customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;

Amendment 181 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to ~~automatically place customers on~~propose the most advantageous tariff for customers, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated and sometimes more expensive tariffs;

Amendment 182 #

Martina WERNER, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically ~~plac~~inform and provide customers onwith the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;

Amendment 183 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jeppe KOFOD, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to ~~automatically~~ place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;

Amendment 184 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, while avoiding switching to less sustainable energy sources and based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;

Amendment 185 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e

Amendment 186 #

Adam GIEREK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e a (new)

ea. Stresses that the tariff assigned to the consumer should be adjusted each year on the basis of a transparent calculation method known to the consumer, so that the consumer is rewarded for applying energy efficient practices;

Amendment 187 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources;deleted

Amendment 188 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressivInvestigating how retail prices can be enabled to better reflect wholesale prices, whilst recognising that in a competitive market suppliers should be ele~~ments; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative source~~ft to compete on the best way to recover their costs;

Amendment 189 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f. Recommends to further analyse measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sourcbearing in mind the frequently striking discrepancy between household and industry consumers, where the latter is massively exempted from levies and taxes;

Amendment 19 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Reminds that the ultimate goal should be to accomplish an economy based on 100% renewables, which can only be achieved through reducing our energy consumption, making full use of the "energy efficiency first / first fuel" principle and prioritizing energy savings and demand side measures over the supply side, in order to meet our climate goals in line with the Paris Agreement 1,5° scenario, energy security, competitiveness and especially lower consumers´ bills;

Amendment 190 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect trends in wholesale prices ~~and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of~~so that the production cost can remain the principal determinant of the price paid by the end-user; calls on the Commission to draw up a country-by- country map of the fixed elements in energy bills~~, in particular~~ (network charges, taxes and levies), ~~which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources~~in order to arrive at a shared diagnosis of the situation and put forward recommendations as to how those costs should be covered (by the consumer, by the taxpayer or by means of cost equalisation);

Amendment 191 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources;

Amendment 192 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f. ~~Recommends measures to enable~~Strongly recommends steps towards a European market economy for electricity, in other words retail prices to ~~better reflect~~mirror wholesale prices and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; ~~recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources~~stresses that in order for retail prices to mirror wholesale prices, price volatility must be allowed without market intervention;

Amendment 193 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; ~~recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources;~~

Amendment 194 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular ~~network charges~~, taxes and levies and in some cases network charges, which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively ~~or, where, possible funded from alternative sources~~;

Amendment 195 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jeppe KOFOD, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Flavio ZANONATO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

Amendment 196 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices as well as the energy quantity used, and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources;

Amendment 197 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f

f) Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, renewable energy subsidies, excise duties, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources;

Amendment 198 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f a (new)

fa. Recommends finding solutions to stimulate an increase in the number of suppliers on the energy market, which will lead to greater competition based on free, non-discriminatory access, where price formation will be determined by the competitive balance between supply and demand, which will benefit consumers and in particular captive consumers;

Amendment 199 #

Adam GIEREK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f a (new)

fa. Stresses that the setting of energy prices must take into account the real costs of transmission losses from where the energy is generated to the point of consumption;

Amendment 2 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Marisa MATIAS

Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)

- having regard to the Recommendation 2012/148/UE of the European Commission, of 9 March 2012, on preparations for the roll-out of smart metering systems,

Amendment 20 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Believes that the energy transition should guarantee the European energy security and sovereignty, producing our own energy independently and reducing drastically the importation of fossil fuels;

Amendment 200 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Calls for the creation of new platforms to serve as independent Price Comparison Tools (PCTs) to provide greater clarity to consumers on billing; recommends that such independent platforms should provide consumers with information on the different taxes, levies and add-ons contained in energy tariffs in a comparable way to empower the consumer to easily seek more suitable offers; suggests that this role could be assumed by existing bodies such as national energy departments, regulators etc., or by specifically created entities;

Amendment 201 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)

6b. Considers that the maximum benefit for consumers will be achieved through the optimisation of the energy system as a whole; asks therefore that careful analyses be undertaken in the market design process to ensure that delivering new benefits to specific consumer groups does not bring negative impacts to energy consumers in general;

Amendment 202 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 203 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 204 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 205 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Insists that the provisions on switching, as set out in the Third Energy Package, should be fully implemented by Member States, and that national legislation must guarantee consumers the right to change suppliers within a ~~quick, easy and cost-free way, with no termination fees or penaltie~~maximum delay of three weeks, in an easy and cost-free way, with minimum administrative burden and no termination fees or penalties; underlines that the enforcement of this basic right is essential for the credibility of the EU energy market; as such, authorities must ensure that suppliers live up to this responsibility, through proper market surveillance and complaint handling, and the imposition of fair and proportionate sanctions on any significant non-compliance, with a particular emphasis on those non-compliances that are systematic and/or repeated and affect large numbers of consumers;

Amendment 206 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 207 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. ICriticises the fact that, despite the rules that have been laid down, procedures for switching supplier remain long and complicated, and insists that the provisions on switching, as set out in the Third Energy Package, should be fully implemented by Member States, and that national legislation must guarantee consumers the right to change suppliers in a quick, easy and cost-free way, with no termination fees or penalties;

Amendment 208 #

Henna VIRKKUNEN, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 209 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 21 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Believes that an in-depth assessment should be made of the issues, obstacles and opportunities involved, with a view to ensuring that consumers can participate in a meaningful way in energy markets, and that, on the basis of a sound understanding of the situation and any difficulties and an appraisal of the instruments already in place, the EU and the Member States can bring forward new, targeted support measures;

Amendment 210 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Martina WERNER, Flavio ZANONATO, Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

Amendment 211 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in order to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not-for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered;deleted

Amendment 212 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 213 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 214 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. ~~Believ~~Emphasises that collective s~~witching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in order to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such~~upplier schemes must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not-for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered;

Amendment 215 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Believes that ~~collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted~~the supply of information on switching can be promoted through campaigns in order to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such ~~scheme~~campaigns must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not- for-profit organisations are ~~well placed to fulfil this role, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered~~in a position to fulfil this role;

Amendment 216 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in order to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive~~, reaching those who are less engaged~~; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not-for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role~~, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered~~;

Amendment 217 #

Angelika MLINAR, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns ~~should be promoted in order~~are one possibility to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, transparent, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not- for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role~~, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered~~;

Amendment 218 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in order to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive, also reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not-for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role~~, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered~~;

Amendment 219 #

Dan NICA, Flavio ZANONATO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in order to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not-for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role~~, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered~~;

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Draws the attention on the costs uncombed by the transition to a new market design in certain Member States; invites the European Commission to duly take into consideration these costs in terms of affordability and competitiveness;

Amendment 220 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

Amendment 221 #

Dan NICA, Flavio ZANONATO, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Jeppe KOFOD, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in order to help consumers find a better deal, defined by a combination of final prices and qualitative conditions that suit their needs and preferences; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not-for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered;

Amendment 222 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Insists that the provisions of the directives on unfair commercial practices and consumer rights relating to doorstep selling, unfair terms or practices and aggressive marketing techniques be properly implemented and enforced by Member States so as to protect energy consumers; stresses that Member States must ensure the provision of a single point of contact to give consumers all the necessary information on their rights, current legislation and the means of dispute resolution they have in case of disagreement;

Amendment 223 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Martina WERNER, Flavio ZANONATO, Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Pervenche BERÈS, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Insists that the provisions of the directives on unfair commercial practices and consumer rights relating to doorstep selling, unfair terms or practices and aggressive marketing techniques be properly implemented and enforced by Member States so as to protect energy consumers; notes that complaints regarding door-step selling have increased in several countries and calls for a ban of these practices;

Amendment 224 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Insists that the provisions of the directives on unfair commercial practices and consumer rights relating to doorstep selling, unfair terms or practices and aggressive marketing techniques be properly implemented and enforced by Member States so as to protect energy consumers, especially in those households who are more vulnerable for demographic, social or economic reasons;

Amendment 225 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

Amendment 226 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Considers that the Commission and Member States should take the necessary measures so that the benefit of raising the interconnection level of the national networks is not transferred to DSOs but is directly transformed into benefits for the final consumers; furthermore considers that enhancing the interconnection level of the national networks must have a positive effect on the energy price for consumers and therefore shifting the benefits only to DSOs must be avoided;

Amendment 227 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)

9b. Considers that energy market liberalization and integration can be implemented only by taking into account the real competition level on the market and the consumer accessibility, in particular households accessibility to more suppliers;

Amendment 228 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Democ~~Liberatlising the energy system ~~by helping consumers take ownership of the energy transition, produce their own energy and become energy-efficient~~for consumers

Amendment 229 #

Pavel TELIČKA, Angelika MLINAR

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Democratising the energy system by helping consumers take ownership of~~Promoting consumer participation in the energy ~~transition~~system, produceing their own energy and becomeing energy-efficient

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Acknowledges in this context the need to arrive at an agreement on a new energy market design as soon as possible;

Amendment 230 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Democratising the energy system by helping consumers take ownership of~~Empowering consumers to actively participate in the energy transition, produce their own energy and become energy-efficient

Amendment 231 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

~~Democr~~Creatising than inclusive energy system by ~~help~~enabling consumers to take ownership of the energy transition, produce their own energy and become more energy-efficient

Amendment 232 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

Democratising the energy system by helping c~~onsumer~~itizens take ownership of the energy transition, produce their own energy and become energy-efficient, thus helping consumers willing to become prosumers to progress to that new status

Amendment 233 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

Democratising the energy system by helping c~~onsumers~~itizen take ownership of the energy transition, to reduce their energy consumption, produce their own energy and become energy-efficient

Amendment 234 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

Democratising the energy system by helping c~~onsumer~~itizens take ownership of the energy transition, produce their own energy and become energy-efficient

Amendment 235 #

Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2

Democratising the energy system by helping consumers take ownership of the energy transition, produce their own renewable energy and become energy- efficient

Amendment 236 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

Amendment 237 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals shcould ~~form th~~contribute bac~~kbone of~~tively and substantially to the energy transition and should ~~be a~~when cost- effectively be supported to ~~help them become energy~~ producers and suppl~~iers~~y energy on an equal footing with other players;

Amendment 238 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

Amendment 239 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, com~~munit~~panies and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported t~~o help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players;~~hrough a stable regulatory framework to help consumers become energy producers and suppliers, always based on the optimal functioning of the storage and distribution energy system

Amendment 24 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Believes that, in this context, the ~~Energy Union~~national energy markets should have the interests of citizens at ~~its~~their core and should:

Amendment 240 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be ~~actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers~~encouraged to become active players in the energy market on an equal footing with other players;

Amendment 241 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals ~~should~~can form the backbone of the energy transition and should ~~be actively supported to help them~~therefore have the opportunity to become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players;

Amendment 242 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals ~~should form the backbone of~~can contribute substantially to the energy transition and should be ~~actively~~ supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players;

Amendment 243 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals ~~should form the backbone~~are a part of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players;

Amendment 244 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals ~~should form the backbone of~~will be increasingly important actors in the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers, provided that they choose to do so, on an equal footing with other players;

Amendment 245 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities, households and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition ~~and should be actively supported to help them~~process; accordingly they should be actively informed and supported in order to allow them to decide in full autonomy whether they want to become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other market players; for this reason it is important that the European Union adopts a common operational definition of "prosumers";

Amendment 246 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players; However the regulatory framework will have to be reviewed to better reflect the costs and benefits to the system, of a more decentralized approach, and guarantee a fair participation of all actors, to the costs incurred to the system;

Amendment 247 #

Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players with a dedicated approach to overcome hurdles; stresses that financial support for individual renewable energy projects must be determined on the basis of comparative cost-effectiveness, regardless of scale;

Amendment 248 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

~~10.~~ Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players, particularly by means of active assistance and cooperative synergies from distribution system operators (DSOs), which are neutral local actors;

Amendment 249 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

Amendment 25 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Believes that, in this context, the Energy Union should have the interests of c~~itizen~~onsumers at its core and should:

Amendment 250 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities, households and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players;

Amendment 251 #

Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that local authorities, communities, cooperatives and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players;

Amendment 252 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Considers it of major importance to establish and define a basic right to self- generation and self-consumption and to set-up a common legal framework for the right to store and sell excess electricity at a fair price within a revised renewable energy directive (RED). Furthermore, priority access to the grid and priority dispatch for renewable energy sources as stipulated in the current RED should be maintained;

Amendment 253 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)

10b. Member States shall on basis of public participation develop a Citizen and Community Energy strategy describing in their national action plants how they will promote small and medium-sized renewable energy projects and energy cooperatives and intend to factor them in in their legislative framework, their support policies and market accessibility.

Amendment 254 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)

10c. Calls for the introduction of a new Citizen and Community Energy chapter under the revised RED to address the main market and administrative barriers and provide a more conducive investment environment for self-generation and self- consumption of renewable energy. This new chapter under the RED should form the legislative framework that empowers citizen and makes them active participants in the market as investors and stakeholders; points out that individual but also collective action by citizen in form of community energy/ energy cooperatives or association are fundamental to the energy transition. They contribute to the diversification of market participants and increased energy democracy, boost the local economy and employment in a sustainable manner and can address effectively serious social problems, such as energy poverty, at the local level. Overall, they are instrumental in meeting the EU´s energy and climate targets and foster local support of the energy transition;

Amendment 255 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. In order to contribute proactively to fill the current void, proposes the following common operational definition: prosumers are active energy consumers, such as households (including both owners and tenants), institutions and small businesses that participate in the energy market by producing renewable energy either on their own or collectively through cooperatives, other social enterprises or aggregations; prosumers can also contribute to energy efficiency and/or support energy system management and grid integration of fluctuating renewable energy sources through demand side response; prosumers contribute to reaching the full potential of renewable energy generation by maximising the development of photovoltaic, wind or other renewable energy projects on suitable urban areas, including rooftops, and on land areas which are not in competition with food production or with biodiversity conservation;

Amendment 256 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Stresses that distribution system operators (DSOs), as neutral facilitators and regulated bodies, play a key role in the energy transition by ensuring solidarity between the regions, given that a large proportion of renewable energy sources are connected to the distribution systems;

Amendment 257 #

Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Calls on Member States to introduce net metering schemes in order to support self-generation and cooperative energy production;

Amendment 258 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)

10b. Considers that prosumers and consumers must have free access to the best up-to-date information about the energy market, in order to fully develop their autonomous, responsible participation in it; such information, together with their social and environmental awareness, will be at the basis of the significant social behavioural changes necessary for the achievement of the energy transition; therefore, calls on the Commission and on the Member States to develop and coordinate dedicated education and training programmes and information campaigns, addressed to all citizens of the Union;

Amendment 259 #

Vladimir URUTCHEV

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)

10b. Stresses that developing a new energy culture should be regarded as an additional crucial step in the ongoing energy transition; in this regard calls on the European Commission and Member States to develop suitable education modules for schools in order to build new energy consumer behaviour among younger generation;

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. Believes that, in this context, the Energy Union should have the interests of ~~citizens at its core and should~~present and future generations of citizens at its core and should therefore streamline the perspective of households in all its energy legislation, such as the upcoming review of the energy market design, the energy efficiency directive and EPBD, renewable energy directive and the heating and cooling strategy, with the aim to:

Amendment 260 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)

10c. Considers that up to now, the first steps of the energy transition have mainly addressed technological possibilities, whilst the potential for individual and collective behavioural changes has not been adequately tapped yet, even if it appears evident that only the synergic combination of technology and behaviour will have the deep-reaching impact that is necessary to fully decarbonise our economy within a few decades; calls on the Commission to include in its upcoming legislative proposals concrete solutions to facilitate such behavioural changes in terms of energy consumption patterns, demand response, energy savings and other energy-related measures;

Amendment 261 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 262 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that ~~access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent~~fix costs of energy bills can be a barrier~~s to~~ for the ~~take-up~~development of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds on Members States to promote the implementation of "best practices on renewable energy self- consumption";

Amendment 263 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Pavel TELIČKA, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that access to capital~~, high~~ and financial know-how, together with realistic planning of upfront investment costs and lotheir corresponding repayment periods, represent additional barriers to the take-up of socially desirable self- generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise self- generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; ~~suggest~~taking into account the demonstrated return on investment of properly designed energy projects, stresses that thisey should become a priority for the ~~EIB, EFSI and the Structural Fund~~full range of financing or co-financing programmes and instruments active now or to be activated in the future by the European Institutions;

Amendment 264 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; ~~suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the~~recommends in this regard that Member States and other market actors make full usage of funds available, such as EIB, EFSI, Horizon 2020 and Structural Funds;

Amendment 265 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 266 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 267 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of ~~new business models and innovative financial instruments~~public financial support to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; considering the importance of self-generation and energy efficiency measures, suggests that the public funds mobilised to reach those objectives should not be considered as public deficit in the terms of the TSCG ; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;

Amendment 268 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that access to capital, ~~high~~ upfront investment costs and ~~long~~ repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self- generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, ~~for the development of new business models and innovative~~to support, where appropriate, the use of financial instruments to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;

Amendment 269 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point a

a. provide citizens with stable, affordable, ~~sustainable, fair and transparent energy, energy-efficient products and housing~~efficient, and sustainably produced energy;

Amendment 270 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 271 #

11. Considers that, in the case of certain technologies, access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; s~~uggest~~tresses that this is~~hould become~~ a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;

Amendment 272 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise reduced energy consumption, self-generation, and -consumption, and energy efficiency for all ~~con~~prosumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;

Amendment 273 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 274 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, András GYÜRK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 275 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 276 #

Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Martina WERNER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that limited access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods as well as a lack of technical knowledge and clear one-stop- shop information points, represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments such as collective purchasing to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds; reiterates that projects should be funded on the basis of comparative cost- effectiveness whilst keeping in mind national and European climate and energy goals and obligations.

Amendment 277 #

Flavio ZANONATO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 278 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and a cost-benefit analysis of the implementation of innovative financial instruments to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;

Amendment 279 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Martina WERNER, Flavio ZANONATO, Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Pervenche BERÈS, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point a

a. provide citizens and businesses with stable, ~~affordable~~market-based, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, energy-efficient products and housing;

Amendment 280 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Considers that access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should play a more significant role in this area and become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;

Amendment 281 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Considers it necessary for funds destined for local and regional authorities which contribute to the energy transition towards sustainable and inclusive EU retail energy markets to be accessible and sufficient;

Amendment 282 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take- up of small-scale renewable energy; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;deleted

Amendment 283 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty ~~and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy~~; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non- discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;

Amendment 284 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;

Amendment 285 #

Angelika MLINAR, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy; calls for monitoring market development, grid roll- out and the impact on the energy system; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect ~~the impact of the consumer on~~all the benefits for the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;

Amendment 286 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and ~~sufficient~~cost-effective remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; ~~regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees~~calls for a level-playing field for all market actors and urges Member States to remove unnecessary regulatory burdens, which are ~~detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation~~strict competition and consumer choice;

Amendment 287 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable ~~and sufficient~~ remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty ~~and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy~~, ensuring a level playing field among technologies while not distorting the market; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees ~~which are detrimental to the continued expansion of~~on electricity from self-generation;.

Amendment 288 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase ~~the take-up of small-scale renewable energy~~renewable energy deployment, while at the same time ensuring the market is not distorted; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the ~~recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the~~ introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which ~~are detrimental to~~hinder the continued expansion of self-generation;

Amendment 289 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should ~~fairly reflect the impact of~~include a fair distribution of costs between prosumers and consumers bearing the co~~nsumer~~sts onf the grid, ~~while~~in order to guarantee~~ing~~ sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids as well as the balance and frequency management necessary for the functioning of the grid ; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;

Amendment 29 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point a

a. ~~provide~~allow citizens ~~with~~to choose stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, energy-efficient products and housing;

Amendment 290 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for ~~stable and sufficient remuneration schemes~~the Commission to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;

Amendment 291 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small and medium-scale renewable energy projects; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non- discriminatory, transparent and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; ~~regrets the recent abrupt~~stresses that prosumers providing the grid with storage capacities should be rewarded and that prosumers should be encouraged to consume their own renewable electricity production without being imposed additional taxes or grid charges; strongly condemns the unacceptable abrupt retroactive changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation from renewables;

Amendment 292 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and ~~sufficient~~ market orientated remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; ~~regrets~~highlights the importance of well-designed and future proof support schemes that reduce the need for corrective changes and thus create investor certainty and value for money for taxpayers; regrets however the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;

Amendment 293 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of ~~small~~local small- and medium-scale renewable energy projects; believes that grid tariffs and other fixed fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid and the actual distribution costs, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of advanced distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation; emphasizes that the utmost care must be put into the design of such support schemes, learning from the best experiences across the Union and out of it, in order to ensure their legal and economic sustainability; reminds that their attentive, close monitoring is essential, especially at their initial stages, in order to ensure their performance, and to implement prompt corrective measures, when needed, which do not jeopardise their continuity;

Amendment 294 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Recommends self-consumed energy should not be monitored and should be free of taxes and fees, recommends the establishment of a contractual framework between consumers who produce their own energy and suppliers; in case of a positive net balance, during a period of one year, consumers should be paid for the provided energy.

Amendment 295 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; sSuggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes;

Amendment 296 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; ~~suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes;~~

Amendment 297 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. ~~Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the~~Calls upon Member States to suppress administrative barriers to new self- generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; s~~uggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy scheme~~tresses the need for putting in place efficient one- stop-shops for local RES projects dealing with project permits and providing financial and technical expertise, such as for grid connection, as well as guaranteeing prosumers´ access to ADR- mechanisms;

Amendment 298 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests ~~replacing lengthy~~simplifying authorisation procedures ~~with a simple notification requirement~~; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes;

Amendment 299 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests ~~replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement~~shortening and simplifying authorisation procedures; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes;

Amendment 3 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Welcomes the Commission’s communication ‘Delivering a New Deal for Energy Consumers’; points out that the communication covers residential consumers only and that industrial consumers, who face rather different concerns, are affected to only a very small degree, if at all, and should be addressed separately;

Amendment 30 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point a

a. provide citizens with stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, energy-efficient products and ~~housing~~services;

Amendment 300 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

Amendment 301 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers ~~and promote~~for community/cooperative energy schemes;

Amendment 302 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to commission new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy, burdensome authorisation procedures with a s~~imple~~traightforward notification requirement that can be checked by authorities ex- post; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes via "one-stop-shops" and/or specific information campaigns at local and community level;

Amendment 303 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; due to grid security reasons calls for facilities connected to the distribution grid be registered and that DSO have access to that registry; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes; reminds that minimum information requirements are needed in order to design national energy policies, and that, in some Member States, a limited capacity could be stablished, in order to allow an integrated and ordered development of the system;

Amendment 304 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, in particular through removing market access restrictions and simplification of processes, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes; Stresses, however, the need to assess the responsibilities of prosumers in balancing the grid;

Amendment 305 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, suggests establishing a "one-stop-shop" to provide information and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes;

Amendment 306 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jeppe KOFOD, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement, while still respecting all legal requirements; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes;

Amendment 307 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Calls on Member States to make full use of De Minimis exemptions foreseen by the European Energy and Environment State Aid Guidelines 2014-2020, so that small and medium-sized projects continue benefiting from dynamic feed-in tariffs, exempting them from obstructive auctioning processes;

Amendment 308 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)

13b. Calls upon the European Commission to challenge restrictive national policies designed to constrain the development of self-generation and - consumption and to secure grid access for smaller and medium sized renewable energy producers;

Amendment 309 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

~~14. Highlights the need for a favourable framework for tenants and those living in multi-dwelling buildings, to enable them to also benefit from self-generation and energy efficiency measures;~~deleted

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point a

a. provide citizens with stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, energy-efficient products and housing; through a smart and integrated energy system;

Amendment 310 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

Amendment 311 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Highlights the need for developing a favourable ~~framework for~~, inclusive framework recognizing the constraints influencing the energy behaviour of tenants and of those citizens living in multi-dwelling buildings, in order to enable them to also benefit from self-generation and energy efficiency measures, both collective and linked to individual housing units;

Amendment 312 #

Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Flavio ZANONATO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Highlights the need for a ~~favourable~~stable and fair framework for tenants and those living in multi-dwelling buildings, to enable them to also benefit from co-ownership, self- generation and energy efficiency measures;

Amendment 313 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14a. Recommends systematically promoting on-bill repayment schemes, allowing energy consumers to attain energy savings and sustainable energy projects without having to pay high up- front costs; instead financial institutions or utility companies 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, landlord-tenant problems and transaction costs are circumvented;

Amendment 314 #

15. Calls on the Commission to step up its support for ~~the Covenant of Mayors, so as to expand and further develop it as a tool to promote~~movements and bodies such as the Covenant of Mayors, Smart Cities and Communities and the 100% RES communities which allow sharing of knowledge and best practice between all cities, local authorities, regions and Member States on local bottom up planning of the energy transition, self- generation and energy efficiency measures, fight energy poverty~~, facilitate the exchange of best p~~ and access to financial support; strongly recommends incorporacti~~ces between all~~ng local authorities~~, regions and Member States, and ensure that all local authorities are aware of the financial support available to them~~ in the decision-making process wherever possible, in order to strengthen the "think local first" principle when designing national climate and energy plans;

Amendment 315 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Calls on the Commission to step up its support for the Covenant of Mayors and/or for cooperatives, NGOs, and other civil society organizations which are locally active, so as to expand and further develop itheir role as a tool to promote self- generation and energy efficiency measures, fight energy poverty, expand awareness of energy as an European common good, facilitate the exchange of best practices between all local authorities and organisations, regions and Member States, and ensure that all local authorities and organisations are aware of the financial support available to them;

Amendment 316 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Calls on the Commission to step up its support for the Covenant of Mayors, so as to expand and further develop it as a tool to promote ~~self-generation and~~ energy efficiency measures, ~~fight energy poverty,~~ facilitate the exchange of best practices between all local authorities, regions and Member States, and ensure that all local authorities are aware of the financial support available to them;

Amendment 317 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

Amendment 318 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Calls on the Commission to step up its support for the Covenant of Mayors, so as to expand and further develop it as a tool to promote self-generation and energy efficiency measures, fight energy poverty, facilitate the exchange of best practices between all local authorities, regions and Member States, and ensure that all local authorities are aware of the financial support available to them; suggests setting up a 'European Territorial Forum' in order to identify the best local practices, encourage their spread throughout the EU, and better coordinate local initiatives with European policies;

Amendment 319 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. ~~Points out~~Stresses that to incentivise demand response energy prices must vary between peak and off-peak periods, and therefore supports the development of dynamic pricing on an opt-in basis~~, subject to a thorough assessment of its impacts on all consumers~~; recognizes the importance of making the costumers responsive to market signals; calls, therefore, on the abolishment of market distorting interventions, such as price caps and subsidies, that currently hinders price variation; believes that dynamic tariffs must be transparent, comparable and clearly explained;

Amendment 32 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point a

a. provide citizens with stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, and energy-efficient products and housing that use clean energy sources, which must be given priority;

Amendment 320 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Points out that to incentivise demand response, fostering trust of consumers in the market and giving them access to price signals that reward flexible consumption is essential ; In particular, energy prices must vary between peak and off-peak periods~~, and~~ therefore supports the development of dynamic pricing ~~on an opt-in basis, subject to a thorough assessment of its impacts on all consumer~~and stresses the need to deploy technologies that give the right price signals; believes that dynamic tariffs must be transparent, comparable and clearly explained;

Amendment 321 #

Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Martina WERNER, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

Amendment 322 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Points out that to incentivise demand response energy prices must vary between peak and off-peak periods, and therefore supports the development of dynamic pricing on an opt-in basis, subject to a thorough assessment of its impacts on all consumers; believes that dynamic tariffs must be transparent, comparable and clearly explained; underlines that the consumer's adoption of dynamic tariffs schemes should always be voluntary, and that whenever the customers request it, the suppliers should provide alternative offers with reduced price fluctuation or even with fixed prices; stresses that authorities should monitor attentively such schemes, both proactively and in swift reaction to customers' complaints, in order to verify that the guarantees offered to customers are effectively respected; reminds the Commission that when drafting the upcoming legislative proposals, it must be guaranteed that the introduction of dynamic pricing is matched by increased information to the customers, both ex-ante and ex-post, allowing them to check easily the forecasted and effective benefits of such a pricing;

Amendment 323 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that ~~consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary term~~demand response solutions are conditional to the development of user-friendly technologies, data-sharing platforms and interoperable smart devices that allow consumers to have access to real time or near real time information of their consumption data and related costs, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy- poor consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 324 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for ~~consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor~~ consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 325 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data ~~in both volume and monetary term~~and related costs, to help them make informed decisions; notes that only 16 Member States have committed to a large-scale roll-out of smart meters by 2020; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for all consumers ~~and is free of charge for~~including energy-poor consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users; stresses that compliance with the Commission’s recommendations on consumer-oriented functionalities of smart meters as well as attention to interoperability is needed in order for consumers to enjoy full benefits;

Amendment 326 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a ~~solid~~clear legal framework to ~~ensure an end to back-billing~~minimise the occurrence and impact of back-bills in situations where the consumer is not at fault and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for all consumers ~~and is free of charge for~~, including the energy- poor ~~consumers~~; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 327 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should ~~be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users~~enable distribution system operators to continue making investments and grid users to benefit from them;

Amendment 328 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to unjustified back-billing ~~and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor consumers~~; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 329 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure a~~n end to back-billing~~ billing estimation and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point b

b. ~~empower~~allow citizens, should they want to, to produce and store their own ~~clean~~ energy, take energy-saving measures, and become active participants in the energy market ~~through consumer choice and the possibility of safely and confidently participating in demand respon~~, but on real market conditions and without being subsidised;

Amendment 330 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out ~~there~~Member States should bensure a solid legal framework to ~~ensur~~guarantee an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy- poor consumers; insists that the benefits of the efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 331 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to unjustified back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for all consumers ~~and is free of charge for~~including energy-poor consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 332 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for ~~consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor~~all consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 333 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers ~~and is free of charge for~~, particularly for those who are energy-poor ~~consumers~~; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 334 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

Amendment 335 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in ~~both~~ volume ~~and monetary terms~~, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an ~~end to~~adequate and reasonable back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 336 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Martina WERNER, Flavio ZANONATO, Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor consumers; insists that ~~efficiency saving~~benefits from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;

Amendment 337 #

Vladimir URUTCHEV

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Believes that encouraging technical innovation should go hand in hand with raising local authorities and citizens' awareness about the rational use of energy.

Amendment 338 #

Patrizia TOIA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Stresses the need for smart integration of all users so as to ensure efficient, sustainable, cost-effective and safe energy distribution and calls on the Commission to support innovative products and services, together with smart monitoring, control and communications technologies to enhance the connectivity and effectiveness of power generation;

Amendment 339 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies ~~must not lea~~and connected devices is providing more transparency and control to consumers over the ~~most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills rise;~~ir energy use, eventually to the benefit, efficiency and lowering of costs of the energy system as a whole; considers that interoperability and standards for smart devices and components are essential to ensure innovation and uptake of these technologies, as well as education and skills, while solutions for less engaged consumers should be maintained.

Amendment 34 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point b

b. empower citizens to ~~produce and store their own clean energy, take energy- saving measures~~take energy-saving measures, to produce and consume, sell and/or store their own renewable energy, either individually or collectively, and become active participants in the energy market through consumer choice and the possibility of safely and confidently participating in demand response;

Amendment 340 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies plays a key role in the energy transition and can help customers reduce their energy costs and improve energy efficiency; calls therefore for the rapid deployment of ICT, including mobile applications, online platforms and online billing; stresses, however, that this development must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind~~, nor see bills rise~~;

Amendment 341 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not ~~leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor~~ see bills rise;

Amendment 342 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must ~~not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills rise~~encourage consumers to use energy in more complete knowledge of the facts, on the basis of full, clear and transparent information;

Amendment 343 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must ~~not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consum~~be used in a an efficient and cost-effective way where investments must create long-tersm be~~hind, nor see bills rise~~nefits for consumers;

Amendment 344 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies ~~must~~and grids are a requirement to establish a European Energy system were consumers production is integrated, not leaveing the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind~~, nor see bills rise~~;

Amendment 345 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind~~, nor see bills rise~~;

Amendment 346 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind~~, nor see bills rise~~;

Amendment 347 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills rise; stresses that in no case the introduction of a smart technology can serve as a pretext for a technology-based lock-in effect, which could diminish the customers' capability to switch between offers, tariffs or even suppliers; accordingly, calls on the Commission to coordinate the development of open standards that ensure that all market players can effectively use such smart technologies without entering into dependencies at any level which would hamper the efficiency of the market;

Amendment 348 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills rise; where necessary special assistance must be ensured so that vulnerable households also benefit from the new technology;

Amendment 349 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see their bills rise if they have not directly benefited;

Amendment 35 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point b

b. empower citizens to produce and store their own ~~clean~~fossil-free energy, to take energy-saving measures, and to become active participants in the energy market through consumer choice, and allow them the possibility of safely and confidently participating in demand response; in this context a practical common understanding of the definition of "prosumers" should be agreed at the EU level, through a participative process guided by the European Commission;

Amendment 350 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. ~~Highlights the need to develop~~Suggests the introduction and application of smart appliances which automat~~e the management of~~ically adjust the energy demand in response to price signals;

Amendment 351 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Highlights the ~~need to develop~~fact that smart appliances are being developed which automate the management of energy demand in response to price signals;

Amendment 352 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Highlights the need to ~~develop~~facilitate the development of smart appliances which automate the management of energy demand in response to price signals; accordingly, energy-related data flows, data readings and data repositories must be designed in a way that strikes a balance between protection of privacy and of commercially sensitive data, and large- scale free access for developers and researchers who purport to contribute to the energy transition using the potential of such data, creating value through innovative data-supported ways for saving energy, increasing security and reducing costs through all the links of the energy chain;

Amendment 353 #

Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Henna VIRKKUNEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Highlights the need to develop smart appliances which automate the management of energy demand in response to price signals; believes that the smart appliances need to be interoperable, designed to the benefit of the final consumer and equipped with functions enhancing energy savings and support the development of markets for energy services and demand management; the Commission should ensure the operability of smart appliances by providing adequate guidelines taking also into account the upgrade of outdated models;

Amendment 354 #

Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Highlights the need to develop smart appliances which automate the management of energy demand in response to price signals; calls on Member States to provide support schemes for smart buildings;

Amendment 355 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Highlights the need to develop smart grids and appliances which automate the management of energy demand in response to price signals;

Amendment 356 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19a. Emphasises that consumers should be able to choose freely aggregators and energy service companies (ESCOs) independent from suppliers;

Amendment 357 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. ~~Believ~~Underlines that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase informin compliance with EU data protection legislation;

Amendment 358 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the collection, processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercprivacy and data protection framework. Accordingly, the data should be stored in the smart meter in the consumer’s premises while the consumers shall remain the ultimate owners of their personal data; only with the explicit consent of the consumer can the data be transmitted to DSOs and other market operators; that data should be anonymised t~~heir rights to correct and erase information~~o address potential privacy concerns;

Amendment 359 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. ~~Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities~~Stresses the need to adopt, as soon as possible, a strict framework at European level on security and protection of the private life as regards meter data; Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral and regulated entities – such as electricity distribution operators, which are recognised as market facilitators – and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information;

Amendment 36 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point b

b. empower citizens and businesses to produce and store their own clean energy, take energy-saving measures, and become active participants in the energy market through consumer choice and the possibility of safely and confidently participating in demand response;

Amendment 360 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by ~~neutral~~ entities managing data access, in a non-discriminatory manner towards all market participants, and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, ~~in addition,~~ citizens should be able to ~~exercise their rights to correct and erase information~~withdraw that consent in line with the Data protection legislation within a framework that ensures that DSOs have the required data to run the networks ;

Amendment 361 #

Theresa GRIFFIN, Martina WERNER, Flavio ZANONATO, Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that ~~the ownership of all data lies with the citizen~~consumers should always remain in control of their data and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase ~~information~~personal data;

Amendment 362 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ~~ownership of all data lies with the citizen~~data subject will remain in control of their personal data and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase ~~information~~personal data;

Amendment 363 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should ~~be managed by neutral entities and should~~ comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should ~~only~~not be provided to third parties bywithout consumers' explicit ~~consent~~approval; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information;

Amendment 364 #

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that ~~the ownership of~~control over all data lies with the c~~itizen~~onsumer and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase personal information;

Amendment 365 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’' energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities, equipped with sufficient resources and placed under adequate governance schemes, and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information; stresses that the emphasis on enforcement of technological and commercial requirements of the energy system should keep a balance with the parallel surveillance of the enforcement of its data and information related requirements;

Amendment 366 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; the distribution system operator (DSO), as a neutral market facilitator, could process and provide access to the data, as a part of its legal missions; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information;

Amendment 367 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities, which have to ensure non-discriminatory access to meter data and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information;

Amendment 368 #

Dan NICA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Martina WERNER, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities, with no additional costs for the consumers, and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information;

Amendment 369 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20

20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information, unless data is such that can be needed later;

Amendment 37 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point b

b. empower citizens to produce and store their own ~~clean~~renewable energy, take energy- saving measures, and become active participants in the energy market through consumer choice and the possibility of safely and confidently participating in demand response;

Amendment 370 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Highlights the importance of data flows and the integration of digital technologies into energy systems for innovation in the energy sector; stresses in particular the potential for innovation, in mobile applications and software developments, of data-sharing platforms that provide access to the information flow in the electricity grid, while ensuring data protection and security.

Amendment 371 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4

Addressing ~~the causes of~~ energy poverty

Amendment 372 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 373 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 374 #

Amendment 375 #

Angelika MLINAR, Pavel TELIČKA, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017While recognizing the issue of energy poverty as such, points out that it is first and foremost an issue that should be dealt with on the national level, within the context of a nationally defined problem formulation and with the most effective social instruments at hand; similarly, stresses that a developed market by itself benefits the consumers with lower prices and is therefore an effective way of dealing with energy poverty;

Amendment 376 #

21. Calls ~~for~~on the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017Member States to enhance the exchange of best practices on tackling energy poverty as well as better exchange of information and increased collaboration on how to adequately protect the most vulnerable;

Amendment 377 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; urges the Commission to prioritise meaBelieves that the exchange of best practice amongst Member States has a vital role to play in the fight against energy poverty; calls on the Commission to assist Member States in their efforts, including developing a broad, non- quantitative and non-legislative definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that energy is a necessity regardless of income; urges further national action to ensures t~~o alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017~~hat lower income households are not disadvantaged in meeting energy needs;

Amendment 378 #

21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, ~~including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right~~focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; considers that a definition of energy poverty at EU level should not be counter- productive due to the high level of diversity across Member States; urges the Commission to support Member States in prioritisezing measures to ~~alleviat~~reduce energy poverty ~~in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017~~by sharing the best practices across Member States;

Amendment 379 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. ~~Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing~~ Urges the Commission the ~~idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; urg~~lp Member States twhe ~~Commission to~~n they prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty ~~in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017~~; calls on the Commission to share best practices at EU level;

Amendment 38 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point b

b. empower citizens to produce and store their own clean energy with non-distortive effect on the power infrastructure, take energy-saving measures, and become active participants in the energy market through consumer choice and the possibility of safely and confidently participating in demand response;

Amendment 380 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Amendment 381 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls for the development of a strong ~~EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right~~coordination at EU level to fight energy poverty through the sharing of best practices between Member States; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017;

Amendment 382 #

21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework building on best national practices to fight energy poverty, including a broad~~, common but non- quantitative~~ and open definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017; calls on the Commission to establish a European Year Against Energy Poverty;

Amendment 383 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

~~21.~~ Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a ~~broad, common but non- quantitative~~ definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic ~~social right~~necessity, both for enterprises and for individuals; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017;

Amendment 384 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, ~~focusing on the idea that access to affordable~~considering energy as a public social good and access to energy ias a basic social right; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017;

Amendment 385 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common ~~but non- quantitative~~, multidimensional definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to a sensible minimum amount of affordable energy is a basic social right; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017;

Amendment 386 #

Amendment 387 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

Amendment 388 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Considers that, as a basic rule, it is forbidden to cut off power supplies to European citizens in financial difficulties; recommends social services as the responsible structure to determinate the poverty situation, suggests that suppliers should propose social tariffs adequate to consumers economics capacities;

Amendment 389 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

~~22. Insists that better data availability and collection are essential in order to assess the situation and target assistance on energy-poor citizens as effectively as possible;~~deleted

Amendment 39 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c

~~c. eradicate the causes of energy poverty;~~deleted

Amendment 390 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Insists that better data availability and collection are essential in order to assess the situation and target assistance on ~~energy-poor citizen~~citizens and businesses as effectively as possible;

Amendment 391 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Insists that better data availability and collection are essential in order to assess the situation and target assistance on energy-poor citizens ~~as effectively as possible~~, households and communities as effectively as possible; underlines that any significant changes to the market must be previously assessed regarding their positive or neutral impact on vulnerable households, and evaluated ex-post in order to confirm such initial assessments, or to implement promptly corrective measures, when needed;

Amendment 392 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Insists that better data availability and collection are essential in order to assess the situation and target assistance on energy-poor citizens as effectively as possible; feels that a revision of Regulation 1099/2008 on energy statistics, in particular with a view to deepening residential data, may also contribute to this;

Amendment 393 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22

22. Insists that better data availability and collection are essential in order to assess the situation and target assistance on energy-poor citizens as effectively as possible;

Amendment 394 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)

22a. Stresses the importance of encouraging all synergies in this area – including those that may exist between local authorities and distribution system operators, which are able to provide the most information on levels of energy poverty and detect situations of risk – while fully respecting European and national data protection rules;

Amendment 395 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

~~23. Considers that the Energy Union governance framework should include objectives and reporting from Member States for energy poverty, and that key indicators for energy poverty should be developed;~~deleted

Amendment 396 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

Amendment 397 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

Amendment 398 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Considers that ~~the Energy Union governance framework should include objectives and reporting from Member States for energy poverty, and that key indicators for energy poverty should be developed~~a precondition for addressing the causes of energy poverty is to ensure that citizens have sufficient income to meet energy-related expenditure; accordingly regards it as a priority for the European Union to return to economic policies focused on domestic demand, starting with the dismantling of the current system of fixed exchange rates;

Amendment 399 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Considers that the Energy Union governance framework ~~should~~may include voluntary objectives and reporting from Member States for energy poverty~~, and~~; stresses, however, that ~~key~~ indicators ~~for~~on energy poverty ~~should~~need to be developed by the Member States, if requested together with the Commission;

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Underlines that the objective of the report is to provide a new deal for energy households consumers in the context of the energy transition;

Amendment 40 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c

~~c. eradicate the causes of energy poverty;~~deleted

Amendment 400 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Considers that the Energy Union governance framework should include ~~objectives and reporting from Member States for energy poverty, and that key indicators for energy poverty should be developed~~a toolbox of good practices to help Member States choosing the most cost-efficient path to fight energy poverty;

Amendment 401 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Considers that the Energy Union governance framework should include objectives and reporting from Member States for energy poverty~~, and that key indicators for energy poverty should be developed~~;

Amendment 402 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Kaja KALLAS, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

Amendment 403 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Considers that the Energy Union governance framework should include objectives and reporting from Member States for energy poverty, and that key indicators for energy poverty should be developed, insofar as possible and in view of national disparities and best practices;

Amendment 404 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Considers that the Energy Union governance framework should include objectives and reporting from Member States for energy poverty, aiming to the eradication of energy poverty throughout the Union by 2025, and that key indicators for energy poverty should be developed;

Amendment 405 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Considers that the Energy Union governance framework should include objectives and reporting from Member States for energy poverty, and that common key indicators for energy poverty should be developed;

Amendment 406 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23a. Stresses that, given that energy poverty and its scale and significance differ from one country to another, it is vital to identify and eliminate the real causes of energy poverty, and effective solutions must be found to genuinely protect vulnerable consumers and make them less vulnerable, bearing in mind each Member State’s energy resources;

Amendment 407 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;deleted

Amendment 408 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

Amendment 409 #

Angelika MLINAR, Pavel TELIČKA, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures and wider social policies are central to any strategy to address energy poverty ~~and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies~~; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an ~~objective of reducing the number~~emphasis should be given mainly ofn energy- inefficient ~~homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social~~ housing;

Amendment 41 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c

~~c. eradicate the causes of energy poverty;~~deleted

Amendment 410 #

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

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and ~~are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies~~consumer vulnerability; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings ~~gives priority to~~adequately targets energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;

Amendment 411 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are ~~much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through~~complementary to social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy- efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing; believes that an integrated smart energy system will directly benefit energy efficiency and consequently consumers.

Amendment 412 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are ~~much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through~~complementary to social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy- efficient renovation of existing buildings ~~gives priority to~~also targets energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;

Amendment 413 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and ~~are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through~~can complement social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;

Amendment 414 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures ~~are central to any strategy to address~~can reduce energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings ~~gives priority to~~also targets energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;

Amendment 415 #

Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue ~~exclusively~~ through social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing and whilst respecting the principle of comparative cost-effectiveness; finds that buildings owned and occupied by public authorities should set an example in this field;

Amendment 416 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings ~~gives priority~~devotes particular attention to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;

Amendment 417 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an ambitious objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 203025 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;

Amendment 418 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)

24a. Notes, that Member States should ensure that social security policy aid is provided only by cooperatives and providers using renewable sources;

Amendment 419 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

~~25. Calls for the revised EED to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income consumers;~~deleted

Amendment 42 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c

c. eradicate the causes of energy poverty and accordingly address the issue of vulnerable households, as these have a higher energy requirement or need a high level of energy security;

Amendment 420 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

~~25. Calls for the revised EED to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income consumers;~~deleted

Amendment 421 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

~~25. Calls for the revised EED to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income consumers;~~deleted

Amendment 422 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

~~25. Calls for the revised EED to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income consumers;~~deleted

Amendment 423 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

~~25. Calls for the revised EED to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income consumers;~~deleted

Amendment 424 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Calls ~~for the revised EED to include a provision for a significant minimum percen~~the Commission to assess the feasibility for the revised EED and the revised RED to oblige member states to include in their national schemes targe ~~of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income~~ted measures for low-income consumers to guarantee that they have access to a wide range of energy efficiency measures and to the benefits of renewable energy generation and consum~~ers;~~ption.

Amendment 425 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Calls for the revised EED to ~~include a provision for a significant minimum percentage of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income consumer~~maintain the flexibility for Member States to design their energy efficiency obligation schemes according to their specific circumstances and objectives;

Amendment 426 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Calls for the revised EED to include a provision ~~for a significant minimum percentage of~~stipulating that measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes ~~targeting low-income consumers~~should focus on aspects where the greatest changes can be achieved;

Amendment 427 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Calls for the revised EEDnergy Efficiency Directive to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage of measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income consumers, in coherence with the objectives stated above;

Amendment 428 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)

25a. Calls on the Member States to settle a minimum light and gas provision, which would be served to every household without cut-offs;

Amendment 429 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

~~26. Calls for EU funds for energy efficiency and support for self-generation to target energy-poor, low-income consumers and address the issue of split incentives between tenants and owners;~~deleted

Amendment 43 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c

c. eradicate the causes of energy poverty; and its linkage with energy inefficient building stocks;

Amendment 430 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Calls for EU funds for energy efficiency ~~and support for self-generation to target energy-poor, low-income consumers and address the issue of split incentives between tenants and owners~~;

Amendment 431 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Calls for EU funds for energy efficiency and support for self-generation to target energy~~-poor, low-income~~ consumers and address the issue of split incentives between tenants and owners;

Amendment 432 #

Jeppe KOFOD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Calls for EU funds for energy efficiency and support for self-generation to also target energy-poor, low-income consumers and address the issue of split incentives between tenants and owners; notes that EU project funds should be granted on the basis of comparative cost- effectiveness;

Amendment 433 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Henna VIRKKUNEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Calls for EU funds for energy efficiency, such as appliance exchange schemes and energy advice, and support for self-generation to target energy-poor, low-income consumers and address the issue of split incentives between tenants and owners;

Amendment 434 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Calls for EU funds for energy efficiency and support for self-generation to also target energy-poor, low-income consumers and address the issue of split incentives between tenants and owners;

Amendment 435 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

~~27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promoted;~~deleted

Amendment 436 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

~~27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promoted;~~deleted

Amendment 437 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

~~27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promoted;~~deleted

Amendment 438 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

~~27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promoted;~~deleted

Amendment 439 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Believes that ~~well-t~~a functioning margket~~ed social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizen~~, which empowers costumers and encourages mobility and cost transparency is the best way of securing favourable conditions for all costumers, and should therefore be promoted;

Amendment 44 #

Angelika MLINAR, Pavel TELIČKA, Kaja KALLAS, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c

c. eradicate the causes of energy poverty in accordance with Member States policies;

Amendment 440 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Believes that well-targeted ~~social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promoted~~information and support mechanisms are needed for low-income, vulnerable citizens; highlights the importance of an independent single point of contact in every Member State, which is accessible also to consumers with a lack of access to new media, such as the internet;

Amendment 441 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Believes that ~~well-targeted social tariffs~~the continued application of regulated prices or the introduction of well-targeted social tariffs should be encouraged, since they are vital for low- income, vulnerable citizens~~, and should therefore be promoted~~;

Amendment 442 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens~~, and should therefore be promoted~~;

Amendment 443 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are ~~vital for~~one among many potentially effective tools for supporting low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be ~~promot~~considered;

Amendment 444 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be ~~promot~~continued;

Amendment 445 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promoted; stresses that the introduction of dynamic pricing systems should pay a special attention to ensuring, through adequate commercial guarantees, closely monitored by authorities, that their impact on vulnerable households is positive or at most neutral;

Amendment 446 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Believes that, while respecting the different practices in individual Member States, welfare benefits preventing energy poverty or well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promoted;

Amendment 447 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promoted; considers that any such social tariffs should be fully transparent;

Amendment 448 #

Dario TAMBURRANO, David BORRELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)

27a. Calls on the Commission to involve NGOs and civil society organizations in the development of simple, reliable, publicly-guaranteed schemes which encourage non-vulnerable households to donate a share of the savings obtained either through efficiency measures, through demand response, through improved, more competitive offers, through dynamic pricing or through any other consumer-oriented improvement of the energy market, in order to alleviate energy poverty in their local environment or in any other Union area of their choice.

Amendment 45 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c

c. eradicate the causes and the effects (on the economy, health, etc.) of energy poverty;

Amendment 46 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c

c. contribute to eradicateing the causes of energy poverty;

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect c~~onsumer~~itizens from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by ~~suppliers~~different players active in the market and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 48 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by ~~supplie~~market operators and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 49 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by ~~supplie~~market actors and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 5 #

Seán KELLY, Krišjānis KARIŅŠ, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a mo~~ve away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible~~re flexible and renewables-based energy system; reiterates that coal-fired electricity generation using the latest technology, nuclear power and national energy reserves should not be overlooked in medium-term transitional period as they are crucial for the integration of renewables and for creating a balanced and re~~new~~liable~~s- based~~ energy mix;

Amendment 50 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices ~~by suppliers~~ and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 51 #

Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices ~~by suppliers~~ and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 52 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Pavel TELIČKA, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices ~~by suppliers~~ and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 53 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by ~~suppli~~market players and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 54 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d) protect consumers from abusive~~, uncompetitive~~ and unfair practices by suppliers and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 55 #

d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by suppliers and enable them to fully exercise their rights, ensuring that full and meaningful information is available on the alternatives to be found on the market;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by suppliers and enable them to fully exercise their rights and to assess the market situation and the opportunities on offer;

Amendment 57 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive, misleading and unfair practices by suppliers and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 58 #

Dario TAMBURRANO, David BORRELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d

d. protect consumers from certain abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by suppliers and enable them to fully exercise their rights;

Amendment 59 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

da. contribute to the achievement the of EU's climate and energy objectives in order to match 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 economy by 2050;

Amendment 6 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a ~~move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and renewables- based~~liberalisation of the energy markets paving the way for increased participation of SMEs and simultaneously offering consumers the possibility to choose both their provider and their energy mix;

Amendment 60 #

Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Henna VIRKKUNEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

da) support the decisions taken by local and regional institutions, since decisions must be taken as close as possible to citizens; and thereby promote a model that will foster sovereignty;

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

da. create the right conditions to boost competition and access to information in energy markets;

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

da. ensure a functioning and competitive internal energy market to provide choices for consumers;

Amendment 63 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

da. bear in mind that Member States depend on each other for their citizens’ energy security;

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Believes that the new energy model should be based on a distributive system, i.e. a network should be constructed that includes thousands of production points, converting each house, block of flats, building and industrial area into a small generating plant; believes that projects should be created at local level that can produce sufficient energy to meet their needs; considers that, if production and consumption points are as close as possible to each other, this would reduce the infrastructure and transport needed for energy distribution, which would avoid losing as much electricity along the way as is currently the case;

Amendment 65 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Considers that phasing out regulated energy prices for consumers should take into account the real level of market competition in the Energy Union Strategy context which should ensure that consumers have access to safe energy prices;

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more ~~decentralised and democ~~efficient, cost-oriented, transparent, and integraticed energy system w~~hich benefits society as a whole, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, and~~ith increased consumer participation which benefits consumers as a whole, empowersing them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable thus contributing to achieving the political objectives of the European Union; asks the Commission to evaluate current breaches of consumer rights in the energy market;

Amendment 67 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more decentralised ~~and democratic~~ energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, ~~and empowers them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy,~~ while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable;

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more decentralised ~~and democratic energy system which benefits society as a whole~~energy system, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, and ~~empowers~~permit them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy~~, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable~~;

Amendment 69 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Pilar DEL CASTILLO VERA, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more sustainable decentralised and democratic energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, and empowers them to own or share in the ownership of ~~the production, distribution~~renewable energy generation, to get access to the grid without any difficulty and the storage of renewable energy, while at the same time ~~protecting the most~~energy efficiency measures and the benefits of renewable energy generation and consumption should be made available to vulnerable consumers;

Amendment 7 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a ~~centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system~~less flexible energy system based on centralized generation, to one which is more decentraliszed, and flexible ~~and~~with an increased share of renewable~~s- based~~ energy;

Amendment 70 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more competitive, decentralised and ~~democratic~~liberalised energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases competition in order to keeps prices down, drive innovation and improve customer service, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, and rem~~powers them to own or share in the~~oves barriers to innovative new business models entering the market that can offer good value for consumers, including citizen and community ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable;

Amendment 71 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more decentralised and ~~democratic~~inclusive energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases the involvement of citizens ~~and local~~, local and regional actors and communities, and empowers them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable;

Amendment 72 #

Dario TAMBURRANO, Marisa MATIAS, Julie WARD, Ignazio CORRAO, Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI, Marie-Christine VERGIAT, Eleonora FORENZA, Marco ZULLO, Elly SCHLEIN, Curzio MALTESE, Isabella ADINOLFI, Josu JUARISTI ABAUNZ, Ana GOMES

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that~~, as a general principle,~~ the energy transition should result in a more decentralised and democratic energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases the active involvement of citizens, households and local communities, and empowers them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable, that is to say that energy transition itself includes the conception of energy as a European Common Good, fully compatible with other perspectives;

Amendment 73 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more d~~ecentralised and democratic~~iverse, sustainable and inclusive energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases energy security and access to affordable energy for consumers; supports further involvement of citizens and local communities, and initiatives that empowers them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring stability of the networks;

Amendment 74 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more decentralised and ~~democratic~~balanced energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, and empowers them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable;

Amendment 75 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more decentralised and democratic energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, in particular by creating synergies with distribution system operators, who are neutral market facilitators working in the public interest, and empowers them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable;

Amendment 76 #

Seán KELLY, Massimiliano SALINI, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Bendt BENDTSEN, András GYÜRK, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more decentralised and democratic energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, and empowers them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable, and safeguarding the safety and efficient operation of the energy system;

Amendment 77 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more decentralised and democratic energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, and empowers them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring the stability of the networks;

Amendment 78 #

Flavio ZANONATO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that, as a general principle, the energy transition should result in a more efficient, decentralised and democratic energy system which benefits society as a whole, increases the involvement of citizens and local communities, and empowers them to own or share in the ownership of the production, distribution and storage of sustainable energy, while at the same time protecting the most vulnerable;

Amendment 79 #

Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

Amendment 8 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition ismust result~~ing~~ in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel and nuclear-based energy system to, in order to guarantee one which is more decentralised, flexible and based on energy efficiency and renewables~~- based~~;

Amendment 80 #

Adam GIEREK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Notes that the use of gas turbines to generate electricity increases flexibility in the operation of energy systems and their energy efficiency during periods of peak load;

Amendment 81 #

Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA, Marisa MATIAS, Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO, Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1

Towards a well-functioning energy market benefiting all citizens and ensuring high protection for consumers' rights

Amendment 82 #

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1

Towards a well-functioning energy market benefiting c~~onsumer~~itizens

Amendment 83 #

Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER, Nicolas BAY, Gianluca BUONANNO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices;deleted

Amendment 84 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market ~~has not yet~~can never been realised~~, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persisten~~; stresses that privatisation, competitive tendering and deregulation will result in both domestic and business users paying increasingly high energy bills, and that thi~~gh levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs~~s will lead to more energy poverty and to multinational oligopolies earning substantial profits to the detriment of equality of access and investment in rnet~~ail prices~~works and generating capacity;

Amendment 85 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 86 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by ~~low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU,~~ the persistent high levels of market concentration, in some Member States and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices as a result of a continuous increase in the number of price supplements imposed by the state;

Amendment 87 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has ~~not yet~~only partly been realised, as evidenced by ~~low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in~~persistent high levels of market concentration in some Member States, and rising retail prices due to an increasing part of government- induced price components in the final retail prices;

Amendment 88 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive, transparent and consumer- friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised~~, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices~~;

Amendment 89 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, and persistent high levels of market concentration~~, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices~~;

Amendment 9 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible~~, fossil fuel-based energy~~ system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and open to renewables~~- based~~;

Amendment 90 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as ~~evidenced~~indicated in some Member States by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices; recognises that low level of switching can have many causes and can reflect both well-functioning and mal- functioning market structures, and therefore should not stand alone as an indicator;

Amendment 91 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by ~~low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU,~~ persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices in certain Member States;

Amendment 92 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by ~~low~~varying levels of consumer switching and satisfaction ~~across the EU~~between Member States, persistent high levels of market concentration in some Member States, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices in most Member States;

Amendment 93 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has ~~not yet been realis~~a one that is far from being implemented, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices; a problem to be addresses in this context is a high level of taxation;

Amendment 94 #

Angelika MLINAR, Philippe DE BACKER, Kaja KALLAS, Cora van NIEUWENHUIZEN, Carolina PUNSET, Fredrick FEDERLEY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. ~~Consider~~Regrets that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration by big cumbersome utilities while thwarting the empowerment of people to participate on equal footing in the energy market, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices;

Amendment 95 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been fully realised, as for example evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction ~~across the EU~~in many Member States, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices also due to a rising share of fixed elements like taxes and levies in energy bills;

Amendment 96 #

Seán KELLY, Henna VIRKKUNEN, Massimiliano SALINI, Luděk NIEDERMAYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that while significant progress has been made in some parts of the EU, the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been fully realised in all EU Member States, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction ~~across the EU~~, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices;

Amendment 97 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction ~~across the EU~~in several Member States, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices;

Amendment 98 #