P8_TA(2018)0011

Governance of the Energy Union ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 17 January 2018 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Governance of the Energy Union, amending Directive 94/22/EC, Directive 98/70/EC, Directive 2009/31/EC, Regulation (EC) No 663/2009, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, Directive 2009/73/EC, Council Directive 2009/119/EC, Directive 2010/31/EU, Directive 2012/27/EU, Directive 2013/30/EU and Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (COM(2016)0759 — C8-0497/2016 — 2016/0375(COD)) (1)

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2018/C 458/17)

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (1) This Regulation sets out the necessary legislative foundation for a reliable and transparent Governance that ensures the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Energy Union through complementary, coherent and ambitious efforts by the Union and its Member States, while promoting the Union's Better Regulation principles . (1) This Regulation sets out the necessary legislative foundation for a reliable, inclusive, cost-efficient, transparent and predictable Governance that ensures the achievement of the 2030 and long-term objectives and targets of the Energy Union in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change following the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the ‘Paris Agreement’) , through complementary, coherent, and ambitious efforts by the Union and its Member States, while limiting administrative complexity .

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (3) The goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give Union consumers, both households and businesses, secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy, which requires a fundamental transformation of Europe's energy system. That objective can only be achieved through coordinated action, combining both legislative and non-legislative acts at Union and national level. (3) The goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give Union consumers, both households and businesses, secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy, and to foster research and innovation by means of attracting investments, which requires a fundamental transformation of Europe's energy system. That objective can only be achieved through coordinated action, combining both legislative and non-legislative acts at Union, macro-regional, regional, national, and local level.

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (3a) A fully functional and resilient Energy Union would convert the Union into a leading region for innovation, investments, growth and social and economic development, in turn providing a good example of how pursuing high ambitions in terms of climate change mitigation is intertwined with measures to foster innovation, investments and growth.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (4) The Commission's proposal was developed in parallel to and is adopted together with a series of initiatives in sectorial energy policy, notably with regard to renewable energy, energy efficiency and market design. Those initiatives form a package under the overarching theme of energy efficiency first, the Union’s global leadership in renewables, and a fair deal for energy consumers. (4) The Commission's proposal was developed in parallel to and is adopted together with a series of initiatives in sectorial energy policy, notably with regard to renewable energy, energy efficiency (including on the energy performance of buildings) and market design. Those initiatives form a package under the overarching theme of energy efficiency first, the Union’s global leadership in renewables, and a fair deal for energy consumers , including by addressing energy poverty and promoting fair competition on the internal market .

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (5) The European Council agreed on 24 October 2014 on the 2030 Framework for Energy and Climate for the Union based on four key targets: at least 40 % cut in economy wide greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) emissions, at least 27 % improvement in energy efficiency with a view to a level of 30 %, at least 27 % for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union, and at least 15 % for electricity interconnection. It specified that the target for renewable energy is binding at Union level and that it will be fulfilled through Member States’ contributions guided by the need to deliver collectively the Union target. (5) The European Council proposed on 24 October 2014 a 2030 Framework for Energy and Climate for the Union based on four key targets: at least 40 % cut in economy wide greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) emissions, at least 27 % improvement in energy efficiency with a view to a level of 30 %, at least 27 % for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union, and at least 15 % for electricity interconnection. It specified that the target for renewable energy is binding at Union level and that it will be fulfilled through Member States’ contributions guided by the need to deliver collectively the Union target. However, this Regulation reflects the targets agreed upon in the sectoral legislation.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (5a) The European Council agreed on 24 October 2014 that the Commission, supported by the Member States, will take urgent measures in order to ensure the achievement of a minimum target of 10 % of existing electricity interconnections, as a matter of urgency, and no later than 2020, at least for Member States which have not yet attained a minimum level of integration in the internal energy market.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (6a) The Paris Agreement substantially increased the level of global ambition on climate change mitigation, with signatories to it committing to ‘holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 oC above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1,5 oC above pre-industrial levels’. The Union needs to prepare for much deeper and faster cuts in emissions than previously foreseen. At the same time such reductions are feasible at a lower cost than previously assessed, given the pace of development and deployment of renewable energy technologies.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (6b) In line with the aim of the Paris Agreement to achieve a balance between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals of GHG by sinks in the second half of the 21st century, the Union should aim, on an equitable basis, to reach net-zero emissions domestically by 2050, followed by a period of negative emissions.

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (6c) For the climate system it is the cumulative total anthropogenic emissions over time that are relevant for the total concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In order to be consistent with the commitments of Paris Agreement, it is necessary to analyse the global carbon budget which is consistent with pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1,5 oC above pre-industrial levels, and establish a Union fair share of the remaining global carbon budget for the Union. Long-term climate and energy strategies should be consistent with that carbon budget.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 d (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (6d) The Union and the Member States should keep the climate and energy targets under regular review and should revise the targets upwards as necessary, to reflect successive reviews carried out within the UNFCCC process and to reflect the latest scientific evidence on the pace and impacts of climate change.

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6 e (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (6e) Even though the Union pledged to deliver by far the most ambitious cuts in GHG emissions by 2030, it cannot combat the threat of climate change alone. The Commission and the Member States should use every opportunity to persuade in particular countries profiting from international trade with the Union to assume a proportional share of global responsibility and raise the level of their ambition to the one of the Union.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (7) The European Council also concluded on 24 October 2014 (14) that a reliable and transparent governance system, without any unnecessary administrative burden, should be developed to help ensure that the Union meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix. It emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks, such as national climate programmes, national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands. It also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers, transparency and predictability for investors, inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable, safe, competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between Member States. (7) The European Council also concluded on 24 October 2014 (14) that a reliable and transparent governance system, without any unnecessary administrative burden and with sufficient flexibility for Member States, should be developed to help ensure that the Union meets its energy policy goals, while fully respecting Member States’ freedom to determine their energy mix. It emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks, such as national climate programmes, national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands. It also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers, transparency and predictability for investors, inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable, safe, competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national climate and energy policies and foster regional cooperation between Member States.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (10) The Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 2015 (16) recognised that the Governance of the Energy Union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the Energy Union and the achievement of its objectives. They underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy, at Union, regional and national level. They also underlined that the Governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met; and that the Governance would monitor the Union’s collective progress towards the achievement of the policy objectives across the five dimensions of the Energy Union. (10) The Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 2015 (16) recognised that the Governance of the Energy Union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the Energy Union and the achievement of its objectives. They underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy, at Union, regional and national level. They also underlined that the Governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met; and that the Governance would monitor each Member State’s and the Union’s collective progress towards the achievement of targets and objectives across the five dimensions of the Energy Union.

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (12) Therefore, the main objective of the Energy Union Governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union and in particular the targets of the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy. This Regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate. While Member States need flexibility to choose policies that are best-matched to their national energy mix and preferences, that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration, increased competition, the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low-carbon economy. (12) Therefore, the main objective of the Energy Union Governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union and in particular the targets of the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy , in the field of GHG emissions reduction, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency . This Regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate. While Member States need flexibility to choose policies that are best-matched to their national energy mix and preferences, that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration, increased competition, the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a sustainable low-carbon economy based on a highly energy-efficient, renewables-based energy system . A mandatory template for the long-term climate and energy strategies should be introduced to ensure their quality and comparability.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (13) The transition to a low-carbon economy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum. Achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions requires a boost to efficiency and innovation in the European economy and in particular should also lead to improvements of air quality. (13) The socially acceptable transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy requires substantial changes in investment behaviour , particularly regarding public and private investment, and incentives across the entire policy spectrum as well as regional market reform . Achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions requires a boost to efficiency and innovation in the European economy and in particular should also create sustainable jobs and lead to improvements of air quality.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (13a) The Union and the Member States should undertake concrete actions by which to ban energy subsidies, at least for fossil fuels, in order to comply with the international commitments of the G-7 and the G-20 and in the Paris Agreement.

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (14) As greenhouse gases and air pollutants largely derive from common sources, policy designed to reduce GHGs can have co-benefits for air quality that could offset some or all of the near-term costs of GHG mitigation. As data reported under Directive 2001/81/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (18) represent an important input for the compilation of the GHG inventory and the national plans, the importance of compilation and reporting of consistent data between Directive 2001/81/EC and the GHG inventory should be recognised. (14) As greenhouse gases and air pollutants largely derive from common sources, policy designed to reduce GHGs can have co-benefits for public health and air quality , in particular in urban areas, that could offset the near-term costs of GHG mitigation. As data reported under Directive 2001/81/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (18) represent an important input for the compilation of the GHG inventory and the national plans, the importance of compilation and reporting of consistent data between Directive 2001/81/EC and the GHG inventory should be recognised.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (16) In line with the Commission's strong commitment to Better Regulation, the Energy Union Governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative burden for the Member States, the Commission and other Union Institutions and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at Union and national level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a low-carbon economy. (16) In line with the Commission's strong commitment to Better Regulation and consistent with a policy for research, innovation and investments, the Energy Union Governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative complexity for the Member States and relevant stakeholders, the Commission and other Union Institutions and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at Union, macro-regional, regional , national, and local level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a sustainable low-carbon economy

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (17) The achievement of the Energy Union objectives should be ensured through a combination of Union initiatives and coherent national policies set out in integrated national energy and climate plans. Sectorial Union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out planning requirements, which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level. Their introduction at different moments in time has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas. Current separate planning, reporting and monitoring in the climate and energy fields should therefore as far as possible be streamlined and integrated. (17) The achievement of the Energy Union targets and objectives should be ensured through a combination of Union initiatives and coherent national policies set out in integrated national energy and climate plans. Sectorial Union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out planning requirements, which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level. Their introduction at different moments in time has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas , to the detriment of cost-efficiency. Current separate planning, reporting and monitoring in the climate and energy fields should, where relevant, be streamlined and integrated.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (17a) An assessment of the interactions between existing and planned policies and measures to achieve decarbonisation is necessary and Member States should produce a quantitative or qualitative evaluation.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (17b) Member States should ensure policy coherence between their national energy and climate plans and their long-term low emission strategies with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (18) The integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten-year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation. They should set out national objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis. The national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity interconnection. Member States should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. (18) The integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten-year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation. They should set out national targets or objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis. The national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity interconnection. Member States should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (18a) When preparing their integrated national energy and climate plan, Member States should assess the number of households in energy poverty, taking into account the necessary domestic energy services needed to guarantee basic standards of living in the relevant national context, which they may not be able to afford due to a combination of low income, high energy expenditure and poor energy efficiency of their households. Member States should outline existing and planned policies and measures addressing energy poverty and, where necessary, include a national objective to reduce the number of households in energy poverty. The Commission should adopt a common methodology for Member States to define energy poverty and each Member State should define households in energy poverty in accordance with their specific national circumstances.

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (18b) Member States should ensure that Union funding from the 2014 to 2020 multiannual financial framework is included in their integrated national energy and climate plans. National allocations from the post-2020 multiannual financial framework should actively contribute to the achievement of Energy Union targets and objectives, in particular in the sectors of greenhouse gas emission reductions including removals by sinks, renewable energy and energy efficiency. To that end, the programming process at national and local level for the post-2020 multiannual financial framework should take place in combination with a Commission assessment of integrated national energy and climate plans to reflect a high ambition, in particular in the light of the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (19a) Member States should establish a permanent multi-level energy dialogue platform gathering local authorities, civil society organisations, business community, investors and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the different options envisaged for energy and climate policies. Integrated national energy and climate plans as well as long-term climate and energy strategies should be discussed within the framework of that platform.

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (20) The implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment. Member States should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance, where applicable, with the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (24) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (‘UNECE’) Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters of 25 June 1998 (the ‘Aarhus convention’). Member States should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans. (20) The implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment. Member States should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate actively in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans and long-term climate and energy strategies in accordance, where applicable, with the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (24) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (‘UNECE’) Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters of 25 June 1998 (the ‘Aarhus convention’). Member States should also ensure involvement of the social partners, local authorities and all relevant stakeholders from early stages of the planning and reporting processes and in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans and long-term strategies .

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (21) Regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union. Member States should get the opportunity to comment on other Member States' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other Member States and ensure that common objectives are met collectively. Regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security. (21) Macro-regional and regional cooperation are necessary for Member States to implement, jointly, certain policies and measures contributing to the achievement of common targets and objectives in a cost-optimal manner. The Commission should facilitate such cooperation between the Member States. Member States should also get the opportunity to comment on other Member States' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other Member States and ensure that common objectives are met collectively. Macro-regional and regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security.

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (22) National plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty. Updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten-year period covered to give Member States the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances. For the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030, Member States should be able to update their plans by 1 January 2024. Targets, objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate. As part of the updates , Member States should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting. (22) National plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investment certainty. The regular submission of national plans over ten-year rolling periods give Member States the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances. Targets and objectives should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the targets for energy and climate. As part of those plans , Member States should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting.

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (23) Stable long-term low emission strategies are crucial to contribute towards economic transformation, jobs, growth and the achievement of broader sustainable development goals, as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the long-term goal set by the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, Parties to the Paris Agreement are invited to communicate, by 2020, their mid-century, long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies. (23) Stable long-term climate and energy strategies are crucial to contribute towards economic transformation, jobs, growth and the achievement of broader sustainable development goals, as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the long-term goal set by the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, Parties to the Paris Agreement are invited to communicate, by 2020, their mid-century, long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies.

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (23a) Member States should develop long-term climate and energy strategies for 2050 and beyond identifying the necessary transformations in different sectors that are necessary to shift to a renewable energy system and achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. The strategies should be consistent with the Union’s fair share of remaining global carbon budget and should be developed in an open and transparent manner and with the full involvement of relevant stakeholders. The integrated national energy and climate plans should be based on the long-term climate and energy strategies and consistent with them.

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (23b) The land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector is highly exposed and very vulnerable to climate change. At the same time, the sector has huge potential to provide for long-term climate benefits and to contribute significantly to the achievement of Union and international long-term climate goals. It can contribute to climate change mitigation in several ways, in particular by reducing emissions, maintaining and enhancing sinks and carbon stocks, and providing bio-materials that can substitute fossil or carbon-intensive materials. In order for measures aiming in particular at increasing carbon sequestration to be effective, the sustainable resource management and long-term stability and adaptability of carbon pools is essential. Long-term strategies are essential to allow for sustainable investments in the long run.

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (23c) When developing further interconnections, it is important to make a complete assessment of the costs and benefits, including the full technical, socio-economic and environmental impacts, thereof as required by the TEN-E Regulation and take into account the positive externalities of interconnections, such as the integration of renewables, the security of supply and the increased competition in the internal market.

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (24) As is the case for planning, sectorial Union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out reporting requirements, many of which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level, but those requirements have been introduced at different moments in time which has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas such as GHG mitigation, renewable energy, energy efficiency and market integration. To strike the right balance between the need to ensure a proper follow-up of the implementation of national plans and the need to reduce administrative burden , Member States should establish biennial progress reports on the implementation of the plans and other developments in the energy system. Some reporting however, particularly with regard to reporting requirements in the climate field stemming from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (‘UNFCCC’) and Union Regulations, would still be necessary on a yearly basis. (24) As is the case for planning, sectorial Union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out reporting requirements, many of which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level, complementary to market reforms, but those requirements have been introduced at different moments in time which has led to overlaps and cost-inefficiency, as well as insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas such as GHG mitigation, renewable energy, energy efficiency and market integration. To strike the right balance between the need to ensure a proper follow-up of the implementation of national plans and the need to reduce administrative complexity , Member States should establish biennial progress reports on the implementation of the plans and other developments in the energy system. Some reporting however, particularly with regard to reporting requirements in the climate field stemming from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (‘UNFCCC’) and Union Regulations, would still be necessary on a yearly basis.

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (25) Member States' integrated progress reports should mirror the elements set out in the template for the national plans. A template for the integrated progress reports should be detailed in subsequent implementing act(s) given their technical nature and the fact that the first progress reports are due in 2021. The progress reports should be carried out in order to ensure transparency towards the Union, other Member States and market actors including consumers. They should be comprehensive across the five dimensions of the Energy Union and, for the first period, at the same time put emphasis on areas covered by the targets of the 2030 Climate and Energy Framework. (25) Member States' integrated progress reports should mirror the elements set out in the template for the national plans. A template for the integrated progress reports should be detailed in subsequent implementing act(s) given their technical nature and the fact that the first progress reports are due in 2021. The progress reports should be carried out in order to ensure transparency towards the Union, other Member States, regional and local authorities, market actors including consumers , any other relevant stakeholders and the general public . They should be comprehensive across the five dimensions of the Energy Union and, for the first period, at the same time put emphasis on areas covered by the targets of the 2030 Climate and Energy Framework.

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 28

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (28) The experience in the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 demonstrated the importance of transparency, accuracy, consistency, completeness and comparability of information. Building on that experience, this Regulation should ensure that Member States report on their policies and measures and projections as a key component of the progress reports. The information in those reports should be essential for demonstrating the timely implementation of commitments under Regulation [] [ESR]. Operating and continuously improving systems at Union and Member State level coupled with better guidance on reporting should significantly contribute towards an on-going strengthening of the information necessary in order to track progress in the decarbonisation dimension. (28) The experience in the implementation of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 demonstrated the importance of transparency, accuracy, consistency, completeness and comparability of information. Building on that experience, this Regulation should ensure that Member States use credible and consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions and make publicly available data used in making scenarios and modelling and report on their policies and measures and projections as a key component of the progress reports. The information in those reports should be essential for demonstrating the timely implementation of commitments under Regulation [] [ESR]. Operating and continuously improving systems at Union and Member State level coupled with better guidance on reporting should significantly contribute towards an on-going strengthening of the information necessary in order to track progress in the decarbonisation dimension.

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 30

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (30) In order to limit administrative burden on Member States and the Commission, the latter should establish an online reporting platform to facilitate communication and promote cooperation. That should ensure timely submission of reports and facilitate improved transparency on national reporting. The e-reporting platform should complement, build on and benefit from existing reporting processes, databases and e-tools, such as those of the European Environment Agency, Eurostat, the Joint Research Centre and the lessons learned from the Union's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. (30) In order to increase transparency in energy and climate policy-making and to limit administrative complexity on Member States and the Commission, the latter should establish a public online platform to facilitate public access to information, communication between the Commission and the Member States as well as cooperation among Member States. That should ensure timely submission of reports and facilitate improved transparency on national reporting. The e-platform platform should complement, build on and benefit from existing reporting processes, databases and e-tools, such as those of the European Environment Agency, Eurostat, the Joint Research Centre and the lessons learned from the Union's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 31

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (31) As concerns data to be provided to the Commission by means of national planning and reporting, information from Member States should not duplicate data and statistics which have already been made available via Eurostat in the context of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (27) in the same form as under the planning and reporting obligations of this Regulation and are still available from Eurostat with the same values. Where available and appropriate in terms of timing, reported data and projections provided in the national energy and climate plans should build on and be consistent with Eurostat data and the methodology used for reporting European statistics in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 223/2009. (31) In order to avoid delayed action at Union level, the Commission should use annual GHG, renewables and energy efficiency estimates provided by the European Environment Agency to assess progress towards 2030 targets. As concerns data to be provided to the Commission by means of national planning and reporting, information from Member States should not duplicate data and statistics which have already been made available via Eurostat in the context of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (27) in the same form as under the planning and reporting obligations of this Regulation and are still available from Eurostat with the same values. Where available and appropriate in terms of timing, reported data and projections provided in the national energy and climate plans should build on and be consistent with Eurostat data and the methodology used for reporting European statistics in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 223/2009.

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 32

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (32) In view of the collective achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union Strategy, it will be essential for the Commission to assess national plans and, based on progress reports, their implementation. For the first ten-year period, this concerns in particular the achievement of the Union-level 2030 targets for energy and climate and national contributions to those targets . Such assessment should be undertaken on a biennial basis, and on an annual basis only where necessary, and should be consolidated in the Commission's State of the Energy Union reports. (32) In view of the collective achievement of the objectives of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy, in particular the creation of a fully functional and resilient Energy Union , it will be essential for the Commission to assess draft national plans as well as the implementation of notified national plans by means of progress reports. This is particularly the case with regard to the Union-level 2030 targets for energy and climate for the first ten-year period. Such assessment should be undertaken on a biennial basis, and on an annual basis where necessary, and should be consolidated in the Commission's State of the Energy Union reports.

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 33

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (33) Aviation has impacts on the global climate as a result of the release of CO2 as well as of other emissions, including nitrogen oxides emissions, and mechanisms, such as cirrus cloud enhancement. In the light of the rapidly developing scientific understanding of those impacts, an updated assessment of the non-CO2 impacts of aviation on the global climate is already foreseen in Regulation (EU) No 525/2013. The modelling used in this respect should be adapted to scientific progress. Based on its assessments of such impacts, the Commission could consider relevant policy options for addressing them. (33) Aviation has impacts on the global climate as a result of the release of CO2 as well as of other emissions, including nitrogen oxides emissions, and mechanisms, such as cirrus cloud enhancement. In the light of the rapidly developing scientific understanding of those impacts, an updated assessment of the non-CO2 impacts of aviation on the global climate is already foreseen in Regulation (EU) No 525/2013. The modelling used in this respect should be adapted to scientific progress. Based on its assessments of such impacts, the Commission should, by 1 March 2020, consider relevant policy options for addressing them and present a legislative proposal, if appropriate.

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 33 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (33a) In accordance with the current UNFCCC greenhouse gas reporting guidelines, the calculation and reporting of methane emissions is based on global warming potentials (GWP) relating to a 100-year time horizon. Given the high GWP and relatively short atmospheric lifetime of methane, leading to a significant impact on the climate in the short and middle term, the Commission should analyse the implications for policies and measures of adopting a 20-year time horizon for methane. Based on its analysis, the Commission should consider relevant policy options for rapidly addressing methane emissions through a Union Methane Strategy, prioritising energy and waste-related methane emissions.

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 34

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (34) To help ensure coherence between national and Union policies and objectives of the Energy Union, there should be an on-going dialogue between the Commission and the Member States. As appropriate, the Commission should issue recommendations to Member States including on the level of ambition of the draft national plans, on the subsequent implementation of policies and measures of the notified national plans, and on other national policies and measures of relevance for the implementation of the Energy Union. Member States should take utmost account of such recommendations and explain in subsequent progress reports how they have been implemented. (34) To help ensure coherence between national and Union policies and objectives of the Energy Union, there should be an on-going dialogue between the Commission and the Member States and, where appropriate, between the Member States . The Commission should issue recommendations to Member States including on the level of ambition of the draft national plans, on the subsequent implementation of policies and measures of the notified national plans, and on other national policies and measures of relevance for the implementation of the Energy Union. Member States should take such recommendations into account and explain in subsequent progress reports how they have been implemented.

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 35

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (35) Should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and, for the first period, in particular the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency, the Commission should take measures at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets (thereby closing any ‘ambition gap’). Should progress made by the Union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery, the Commission should, in addition to issuing recommendations, take measures at Union level or Member States should take additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets (thereby closing any ‘delivery gap’). Such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by Member States to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement. In the area of renewable energy, such measures can also include financial contributions by Member States to a financing platform managed by the Commission, which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the Union. Member States' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards. In the area of energy efficiency, additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products, buildings and transport. (35) Should the ambition and the targets, policies and measures described in the integrated national energy and climate plans be insufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and, for the first period, in particular the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency, the Commission should take measures at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets and Member States should review upwards their national targets in the field of renewable energy sources by 31 December 2020 (thereby closing any ‘ambition gap’). Should progress made by the Union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery, the Commission may, in addition to issuing recommendations, take measures at Union level or request additional measures from Member States in order to ensure their achievement (thereby closing any ‘delivery gap’). Such measures should take into account early ambitious efforts made by Member States to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement. In the area of renewable energy, such measures can also include voluntary financial contributions by Member States to a financing platform managed by the Commission, which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the Union , including those of Energy Union interest. Member States' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards and should be maintained throughout the period . In the area of energy efficiency, additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products, buildings and transport.

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 38

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (38) Member States and the Commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the Energy Union and this Regulation, with close involvement of the European Parliament. The Commission should as appropriate assist Member States in implementing this Regulation, particularly with regard to the establishment of the national plans and associated capacity building. (38) Member States and the Commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the Energy Union and this Regulation, with close involvement of the European Parliament. The Commission should assist Member States in implementing this Regulation, particularly with regard to the establishment , implementation and monitoring of the integrated national energy and climate plans and the long-term climate and energy strategy and associated capacity building by mobilising internal resources from the European Environment Agency, the Joint Research Centre, internal modelling capacity and, where appropriate, external expertise .

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 41 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (41a) This Regulation includes provisions related to the treatment of energy efficiency as an infrastructure priority, recognising that it fulfils the definition of infrastructure used by the IMF and other economic institutions, and to make it a crucial element and a priority consideration in future investment decisions on the Union's energy infrastructure (1a) .

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 43

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (43) The Commission should be assisted in its tasks under this Regulation by an Energy Union Committee to prepare implementing acts. It should replace and take on the assignments of the Climate Change Committee and other committees as appropriate. (43) The Commission should be assisted in its tasks under this Regulation by an Energy and Climate Committee to prepare implementing acts. As regards matters related to the implementation of climate specific provisions, the Commission should be assisted by the Climate Change Committee established under Regulation (EU) No 525/2013.

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 44 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (44a) In preparation for a future review of this Regulation and in the context of the Union cyber security strategy, the Commission should, in close cooperation with the Member States, assess whether it might be necessary to add additional uniform planning and reporting requirements on the Member States' efforts to improve the protection of critical infrastructure of the Union's energy system against any form of cyber threats, in particular in the view of the increasing number of potentially critical cyber attacks during the last decade, in order to guarantee energy security in any circumstances. However, such an improved coordination within the Union should not affect Member States' national security interest by revealing sensitive information.

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment Article 1 Article 1 Subject matter and scope Subject matter and scope 1. This Regulation establishes a Governance mechanism to: 1. This Regulation establishes a Governance mechanism to: (-a) implement long-term climate and energy strategies and measures designed to fulfil Union greenhouse gas emissions commitments consistent with the Paris Agreement; (a) implement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the Energy Union, and for the first ten-year period from 2021 to 2030 in particular the EU's 2030 targets for energy and climate; (a) implement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the Energy Union, and for the first ten-year period from 2021 to 2030 in particular the Union’s 2030 targets for energy and climate; (aa) structure partnerships and cooperation between Member States at macro-regional and regional level, designed to achieve the targets, objectives and commitments of the Energy Union; (b) ensure the timeliness, transparency, accuracy, consistency, comparability and completeness of reporting by the Union and its Member States to the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement secretariat. (b) ensure the timeliness, transparency, accuracy, consistency, comparability and completeness of reporting by the Union and its Member States to the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement secretariat; (ba) contribute to greater regulatory certainty as well as contribute to greater investor certainty and help take full advantage of opportunities for economic development, investment stimulation, job creation and social cohesion; (bc) support a just transition for citizens and regions which could be negatively impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy. The governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten-year periods starting from 2021 to 2030, corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the Member States and integrated monitoring arrangements by the European Commission. It shall define a structured, iterative process between the Commission and Member States in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation, including with regard to regional cooperation, and corresponding Commission action. The governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten-year periods starting from 2021 to 2030, corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the Member States and integrated monitoring arrangements by the European Commission. It shall define a structured, transparent, iterative process between the Commission and Member States ensuring full participation of the general public and local authorities in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation, including with regard to macro-regional and regional cooperation, and corresponding Commission action. 2. This Regulation shall apply to the following five dimensions of the Energy Union: 2. This Regulation shall apply to the following five dimensions of the Energy Union: (a) energy security, (a) energy security, (b) energy market, (b) internal energy market, (c) energy efficiency, (c) energy efficiency, (d) decarbonisation and (d) decarbonisation and (e) research, innovation and competitiveness. (e) research, innovation and competitiveness.

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions in [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016)0767], Directive 2010/31/EU and Directive 2012/27/EU shall apply. For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions in [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016)0767], [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016)XXXX], Directive 2010/31/EU and Directive 2012/27/EU apply.

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 2 — point 3

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (3) ‘adopted policies and measures’ mean policies and measures for which an official government decision has been made by the date of submission of the national plan or progress report and there is a clear commitment to proceed with implementation; (3) ‘adopted policies and measures’ mean policies and measures for which an official central or sub-national government decision has been made by the date of submission of the national plan or progress report and there is a clear commitment to proceed with implementation;

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 2 — point 9

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (9) ‘the Union’s 2030 targets for energy and climate’ means the Union-wide binding target of at least 40 % domestic reduction in economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions as compared to 1990 to be achieved by 2030, the Union-level binding target of at least 27 % for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union in 2030, the Union-level target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030, to be reviewed by 2020 having in mind an EU level of 30 %, and the 15 % electricity interconnection target for 2030 or any subsequent targets in this regard agreed by the European Council or Council and Parliament for the year 2030. deleted

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 2 — point 11 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (11a) ‘early efforts’ means early progress of a Member State made, from 2021 onwards, towards its target for renewable energy as referred to in Article 3 of [recast of Renewable Energy Directive] and its target for improving energy efficiency as referred to in Article 1(1) and Article 3(4) of Directive 2012/27/EU;

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 — paragraph 2 — points 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (17a) ‘energy efficiency first’ means the prioritisation, in all energy planning, policy and investment decisions, of measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, by means of cost-optimal energy end-use savings, demand-side response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy;

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment Article 3 Article 3 Integrated national energy and climate plans Integrated national energy and climate plans 1. By 1 January 2019 and every ten years thereafter, each Member State shall notify to the Commission an integrated national energy and climate plan. The plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and Annex I. The first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030. The following plans shall cover the ten-year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan. 1. By 1 January 2019 and every ten years thereafter, each Member State shall notify to the Commission an integrated national energy and climate plan. The plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and Annex I. The first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030. The following plans shall cover the ten-year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan.. 2. The integrated national energy and climate plans shall consist of the following main sections: 2. The integrated national energy and climate plans shall consist of the following main sections: (a) an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of an executive summary, a description of the consultation and involvement of stakeholders and their results, and of regional cooperation with other Member States in preparing the plan; (a) an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of: (1) an executive summary, (2) a description of the consultation and involvement of local authorities, civil society, business, the social partners and citizens and their results, (3) a description of macro-regional and regional cooperation with other Member States in preparing the plan; (b) a description of the national objectives, targets and contributions for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union; (b) a description of the national objectives and targets for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union; (c) a description of the policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives, targets and contributions set out under point (b); (c) a description of the planned policies, measures and investment strategies foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets set out under point (b); (d) a description of the current situation of the five dimensions of the Energy Union including with regard to the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals as well as projections with regard to the objectives referred to in point (b) with already existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures; (d) a description of the current situation of the five dimensions of the Energy Union including with regard to the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals as well as projections with regard to the objectives and targets referred to in point (b) with already existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures and a description of the regulatory and non-regulatory barriers and hurdles to delivering the targets and objectives ; (e) an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point (b) ; (e) an assessment of the impacts of individual and aggregated planned policies and measures to meet the targets and objectives referred to in Articles 1, 4, 13a and 14 and on environmental, including air quality and nature protection, health, macro-economic, and social impacts ; (ea) an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures on competitiveness linked to the five dimensions of the Energy Union; (eb) an assessment of the potential impacts of climate in the Member State, including direct and indirect impacts, and resilience strategies to manage the climate impacts, such as national adaptation plans; (ec) following the development of an investment strategy, an estimation of the public and private investment necessary to implement the planned policies and measures; (f) an annex, drawn up in accordance with the requirements and structure laid down in Annex II to this Regulation, setting out the Member State's methodologies and policy measures for achieving the energy savings requirement in accordance with Article 7 to Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)0761] and Annex V thereto. (f) an annex, drawn up in accordance with the requirements and structure laid down in Annex II to this Regulation, setting out the Member State's methodologies and policy measures for achieving the energy savings requirement in accordance with Article 7 to Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)0761] and Annex V thereto. 3. When preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the Energy Union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant. 3. When preparing the national plans referred in paragraph 1, Member States shall: (a) limit administrative complexity and costs for all relevant stakeholders; (b) take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the Energy Union , in particular the energy efficiency first principle; (c) use credible and consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant and make the data used for modelling exercises publicly available ; (d) ensure consistency with the objectives set out in Article 1 and with the national long-term climate and energy strategies as provided in Article 14; (e) assess the number of households in energy poverty, taking into account the necessary domestic energy services needed to guarantee basic standards of living in the relevant national context, and outline existing and planned policies and measures addressing energy poverty, including social policy measures and other relevant national programmes; In the event that a Member State has a significant number of households in energy poverty, as supported by the assessment based on verifiable data, using geographical dispersion indicators, it should include in its plan a national indicative objective to reduce energy poverty; (f) include provisions to avoid, mitigate or, if the project is of public interest and no alternatives are available, compensate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting pursuant to Articles 15 to 22; (g) take into consideration the latest country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the European Semester. 3a. Member State shall ensure that, following their first integrated national energy and climate plans each of their subsequent plans, notified to the Commission in accordance with paragraph 1,, modify their national targets and objectives, as referred to in Article 4, to reflect an increase in ambition as compared to that set out in its previous integrated national energy and climate plan. 3b. Member States shall make available to the public the plans submitted to the Commission pursuant to this Article. 4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 to amend Annex I in order to adapt it to amendments to the Union Energy and Climate policy framework, energy market developments and new UNFCCC and Paris Agreement requirements. 4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 to amend Annex I in order to adapt it to amendments to the Union Energy and Climate policy framework, energy market developments and new UNFCCC and Paris Agreement requirements.

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — title

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment National objectives, targets and contributions for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Targets and objectives for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment Member States shall set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan the following main objectives, targets and contributions, as specified in Section A.2. of Annex I: Member States shall set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan the following main objectives and targets, as specified in Section A.2. of Annex I:

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 1 — point ii a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (iia) trajectories that the Member State plans to maintain and enhance the carbon removals from sinks consistent with the long-term climate and energy strategies as referred to in Article 14;

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 1 — point iii

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment iii. where applicable, other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long-term low emission strategies; iii. other national objectives and targets consistent with the Paris Agreement and the long-term climate and energy strategies;

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 2 — point i

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment i. with a view to achieving the Union's binding target of at least 27 % renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in Article 3 of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016)0767], a contribution to this target in terms of the Member State's share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030, with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards; i. with a view to achieving the Union's binding target of at least 35 % renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in [Article 3] of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016)0767],

Amendment 291

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 2 — point i a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment ia. the Member State's national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 established pursuant to Article 3 and Annex Ia to Directive (EU)…/… [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016)0767], with a progressive trajectory ensuring a regular deployment of renewable energy from 2021 onwards as set out in Annex Ia to this Regulation;

Amendment 292

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 2 — point i b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment ib. The trajectory referred to in paragraph ia shall: (i) start from the share of energy from renewable sources in 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part A of Annex I to Directive (EU) …/… [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016)0767]. If a Member State surpasses its binding 2020 national target, its trajectory may start at the level achieved in 2020; (ii) consist of a minimum of three reference points calculated as an average of the two or three preceding years as set out in Annex Ia; (iii) reach at least its 2030 national target;

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 2 — point i c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment ic. The Member State's trajectory referred to in points ia and ib, taken together, shall add up to the Union’s binding linear trajectory and shall reach the Union’s binding target of at least 35 % energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030;

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 2 — point i d (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment id. the Member State's trajectories for the overall share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2031 onwards shall be consistent with the long-term climate and energy strategies.

Amendments 69 and 287

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 2 — point ii

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment ii. trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling, electricity, and transport sectors; ii. the Member State's indicative trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling, electricity, and transport sectors;

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 2 — point iii

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment iii. trajectories by renewable energy technology that the Member State plans to use to achieve the overall and sectorial trajectories for renewable energy from 2021 to 2030 including total expected gross final energy consumption per technology and sector in Mtoe and total planned installed capacity per technology and sector in MW; iii. indicative trajectories by renewable energy technology that the Member State plans to use to achieve the overall and sectorial trajectories for renewable energy from 2021 to 2030 including total expected gross final energy consumption per technology and sector in Mtoe, total planned installed capacity per technology and sector including repowering in MW;

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point a — point 2 — point iii a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment iiia. the Member State's share of, as well as objectives and trajectories for energy from renewable energy produced by cities, renewable energy communities and self-consumers from 2021 to 2030, including expected gross final energy consumption in Mtoe.

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b — point 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (1) the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the Union's binding energy efficiency target of 30 % in 2030 as referred to in Article 1(1) and Article 3(4) of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)0761], based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity. (1) the binding national energy efficiency target to achieving the Union's binding energy efficiency target of 40 % in 2030 as referred to in Article 1(1) and Article 3(4) of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)0761], based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity, with a linear trajectory for that target from 2021 onwards. Member States shall express their contribution in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030, with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards . They shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used; Member States shall express their energy efficiency targets in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030. They shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used in accordance with Annexes IV and V to … [of the version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)0761] ; The trajectory referred to in the first sub-paragraph shall consist of biennial interim targets starting in 2022 and then every two years;

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b — point 2

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (2) the cumulative amount of energy savings to be achieved over the period 2021-2030 under Article 7 on energy saving obligations of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)0761]; (2) the cumulative amount of additional energy savings to be achieved over the period 2021-2030 and beyond under Article 7 on energy saving obligations of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended by proposal COM(2016)0761];

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b — point 3

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (3) the objectives for the long-term renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings (both public and private); (3) based on an analysis of the existing building stock , the milestones for 2030 and 2040 for the long-term strategies for the renovation of the national stock of residential and non-residential buildings, both public and private , measuring progress towards the 2050 goal in accordance with Article 2a of Directive 2010/31/EU [as amended by proposal COM(2016)0765];

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b — point 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (3a) the planned policies and actions as well as progress towards transforming the national building stock into highly energy efficient and decarbonised building stock, including an evidence-based estimate of expected energy savings and wider benefits, to be achieved from 2020 to 2030;

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b — point 4

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (4) the total floor area to be renovated or equivalent annual energy savings to be achieved from 2020 to 2030 under Article 5 on the exemplary role of public bodies' buildings of Directive 2012/27/EU; (4) the total floor area to be renovated and corresponding energy savings achieved through the renovation or equivalent annual energy savings stemming from the alternative approach to be achieved from 2020 to 2030 under Article 5 of Directive 2012/27/EU [as amended by proposal COM(2016)0761];

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b — point 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (4a) the identified potential for energy savings in heating and cooling, including the outcome of the comprehensive assessment of the potential for the application of high-efficiency cogeneration and efficient and innovative district heating and cooling;

Amendment 79

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b — point 5

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (5) other national energy efficiency objectives, including long term targets or strategies and sectorial targets in areas such as transport , heating and cooling ; (5) other national energy efficiency objectives, including long term targets or strategies and sectorial targets in areas such as transport, the manufacturing industry and water and waste water or from sector coupling policies; as well as efficiency in other sectors with high energy efficiency potential throughout the entire flow chain from primary energy to end-users or such as data centres ;

Amendment 80

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point c — point 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (1) national objectives with regard to increasing the diversification of energy sources and supply from third countries; (1) national objectives with regard to increasing the diversification of energy sources and supply from third countries, for the purpose of increasing the resilience of macro-regional, regional and national energy systems ;

Amendment 81

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point c — point 2

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (2) national objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from third countries; (2) national objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from third countries for the purpose of increasing the resilience of macro-regional, national and regional energy systems ;

Amendment 82

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point c — point 4

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (4) national objectives with regard to deployment of domestic energy sources (notably renewable energy) ; (4) national objectives with regard to increasing the flexibility of the national energy system, in particular by means of deploying energy efficiency measures, domestic and regional renewable energy sources , demand response and storage ;

Amendment 83

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d — point 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (1) the level of electricity interconnectivity that the Member State aims for in 2030 in consideration of the electricity interconnection target for 2030 of at least 15 %; Member States shall explain the underlying methodology used; (1) the level of electricity interconnectivity that the Member State aims for in 2030 in consideration of the indicative electricity interconnection target for 2030 of at least 15 %, taking into account the 2020 interconnection target of 10 %, national and regional market conditions and potential, all aspects of cost-benefit analyses, the actual level of implementation of PCIs, as well as measures to increase the tradable capacity in existing interconnections ; Member States shall explain the underlying methodology used , taking into account the methodology proposed by the Commission ;

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d — point 2

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (2) key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy; (2) key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure and its modernisation that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy. For any planned major infrastructure project, a preliminary assessment of its compatibility with and contributions to the five dimensions of the Energy Union, in particular with regard to security of supply and competition ;

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d — point 3

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (3) national objectives related to other aspects of the internal energy market such as market integration and coupling, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met; (3) national objectives related to other aspects of the internal energy market such as increasing system flexibility, in particular through the removal of obstacles to free price formation, market integration and coupling, smart grids, aggregation, demand response, storage, distributed generation, mechanisms for dispatching, re-dispatching and curtailment, real-time price signals, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met;

Amendment 86

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d — point 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (3a) national objectives related to the non-discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation in all energy markets, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met;

Amendment 87

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d — point 3 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (3b) national objectives with regard to ensuring that consumers participate in the energy system and benefit from self-generation and new technologies, including smart meters;

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point d — point 4

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (4) national objectives with regard to ensuring electricity system adequacy as well as flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met; (4) national objectives with regard to ensuring electricity system adequacy, ensuring that no capacity mechanisms are implemented, or where implemented for the purpose of security of supply are limited to the extent possible including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met;

Amendment 89

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point e — point 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (1) national objectives and funding targets for public and private research and innovation relating to the Energy Union; if applicable, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met. Such targets and objectives should be coherent with those set out in the Energy Union Strategy and the SET-Plan; (1) national objectives and funding targets for public support for research and innovation relating to the Energy Union and its expected leveraging effect on private research ; if applicable, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met. Such targets and objectives should be coherent with those set out in the Energy Union Strategy and the SET-Plan;

Amendment 90

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point e — point 2

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (2) national 2050 objectives for the deployment of low-carbon technologies; (2) national 2050 objectives related to the promotion of sustainable technologies;

Amendment 91

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point e — point 3

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (3) national objectives with regard to competitiveness. deleted

Amendment 92

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — title

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment Member States' contribution setting process in the area of renewable energy Member States' target setting process in the area of renewable energy

Amendment 93

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment 1. When setting their contribution for their share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 and the last year of the period covered for the subsequent national plans, pursuant to Article 4(a)(2)(i), Member States shall take into account the following: 1. When setting their target for their share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 and the last year of the period covered for the subsequent national plans, pursuant to Article 4(a)(2)(i), Member States shall take into account the following:

Amendment 94

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point d — point i

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (i) equitable distribution of deployment across the European Union; (i) equitable and cost-effective distribution of deployment across the European Union;

Amendment 95

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (da) the baseline share of energy from renewable sources in its gross final consumption of energy set out in Article 3(3) of Directive (EU) …/… [recast Directive 2009/28/EC];

Amendment 96

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment 2. Member States shall collectively ensure that the sum of their contributions adds up to at least 27 % of energy produced from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption at Union level by 2030. 2. Member States shall collectively ensure that the sum of their targets adds up to a linear trajectory reaching at least 35 % from renewable energy sources in gross final energy consumption at Union level by 2030.

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — title

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment Member States' contribution setting process in the area of energy efficiency Member States' binding target setting process in the area of energy efficiency

Amendment 98

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment 1. When setting their indicative national energy efficiency contribution for 2030 and the last year of the period covered for the subsequent national plans pursuant to Article 4(b)(1), Member States shall ensure that: 1. When setting their binding national energy efficiency target for 2030 and the last year of the period covered for the subsequent national plans pursuant to Article 4(b)(1), Member States shall ensure that:

Amendment 99

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point a

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (a) the Union’s 2020 energy consumption is no more than 1 483 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 Mtoe of final energy, the Union’s 2030 energy consumption is no more than 1 321 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 Mtoe of final energy for the first ten-year period; (a) the Union’s 2020 energy consumption is no more than 1 483 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 Mtoe of final energy, the Union’s 2030 energy consumption is no more than 1 132 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 849 Mtoe of final energy for the first ten-year period;

Amendment 100

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment 2. When setting their contribution referred to in paragraph 1 Member States may take into account circumstances affecting primary and final energy consumption, such as: 2. When setting their target referred to in paragraph 1 Member States may take into account circumstances affecting primary and final energy consumption, such as:

Amendment 101

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment Article 7 Article 7 National policies and measures for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union National policies, measures and investment strategies for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Member States shall describe, in accordance with Annex I, in their integrated national energy and climate plan, the main existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures to achieve in particular the objectives set out in the national plan, including measures to ensure regional cooperation and appropriate financing at national, regional level. Member States shall describe, in accordance with Annex I, in their integrated national energy and climate plan, the main existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures to achieve in particular the objectives set out in the national plan, including measures to ensure regional cooperation and appropriate financing at national, regional and local level, including mobilisation of Union programmes and instruments. The description of the main existing and planned policies and measures to achieve the objectives set out in the national plans shall be accompanied by a general overview of the investments needed to achieve those objectives. Member States shall treat energy efficiency as an infrastructure priority. They shall include energy efficiency programs as part of their infrastructure planning and make renovation of buildings a priority investment.

Amendment 102

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment 1. Member States shall describe, in accordance with the structure and format specified in Annex I, the current situation for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union including of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the time of submission of the national plan or on the basis of the latest available information. Member States shall also set out and describe projections for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union for the first ten-year period at least until 2040 (including for the year 2030) expected to result from existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures. 1. Member States shall describe, in accordance with the structure and format specified in Annex I, the current situation for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union including of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the time of submission of the national plan or on the basis of the latest available information. Member States shall also set out and describe projections for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union for the first ten-year period at least until 2030 (including for the year 2030) expected to result from existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures. Member States shall make available to the public the assumptions, parameters and methodologies used for projections and scenarios.

Amendment 103

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point a

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (a) the impacts on the development of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals for the first ten-year period at least until 2040 (including for the year 2030) under the planned policies and measures including a comparison with the projections based on existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1; (a) the impacts on the development of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals for the first ten-year period at least until 2040 (including for the year 2030) under the planned policies and measures including a comparison with the projections based on existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 . This should include an assessment of synergies deriving from sectorial coupling, digitalisation and improved market design as well as of the benefits in terms of air quality and security of supply ;

Amendment 104

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point b

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (b) the macroeconomic, environmental, skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in Article 7 and further specified in Annex I, for the first ten-year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1; (b) the macroeconomic, health, environmental, skills and social impact of individual and aggregated planned policies and measures referred to in Article 7 and further specified in Annex I, for the first ten-year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections of existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 . The methodology used to assess these impacts shall be made public and the use of cost-benefit analysis shall be encouraged ;

Amendment 105

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point c

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (c) interactions between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten- year period at least until the year 2030. Projections concerning security of supply, infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios. (c) interactions between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten year period at least until the year 2030. The assessment shall include a quantitative or qualitative evaluation of any documented interactions between national policies and measures, and Union climate and energy policy measures . Projections concerning security of supply, infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios;

Amendment 106

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 2 — point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment (ca) the way individual and aggregated existing and planned policies and measures will attract private investment alongside public finance necessary to their implementation.

Amendment 107

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment Article 9 Article 9 Draft integrated national energy and climate plans Draft integrated national energy and climate plans 1. By 1 January 2018 and every ten years thereafter Member States shall prepare and submit to the Commission a draft of the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 3(1). 1. By 1 June 2018 , each Member State shall prepare and submit to the Commission a draft of its first the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 3(1). Each Member State shall prepare and submit to the Commission a draft of its second plan by 1 January 2023 and drafts of its subsequent plans every five years thereafter. 2. The Commission may issue recommendations on the draft plans to Member States in accordance with Article 28. Those recommendations shall in particular set out : 2. The Commission shall assess the draft plans and shall issue country-specific recommendations to Member States in accordance with Article 28 no later than three months before the deadline for submitting the plan, referred to in Article 3(1) in order to : (a) the level of ambition of objectives, targets and contributions in view of collectively achieving the Energy Union objectives and notably the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency ; (a) ensure the collective achievement by Member States of the Energy Union objectives and targets of all dimensions of the Energy Union; (aa) ensure the achievement by Member States of national targets and objectives; (b) policies and measures relating to Member States' and Union level objectives and other policies and measures of potential cross-border relevance; (b) improve individual existing and planned policies and measures included in national energy and climate plans including those of potential cross-border relevance; (ba) suggest the adoption of additional policies and measures in national energy and climate plans; (c) interactions between and consistency of existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures included in the integrated national energy and climate plan within one dimension and among different dimensions of the Energy Union. (c) ensure consistency of existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures included in the integrated national energy and climate plan within one dimension and among different dimensions of the Energy Union; (ca) ensure the consistency of the investment strategies and instruments with the Member States' policies and measures provided for to meet the corresponding targets and objectives . 3. Member States shall take utmost account of any recommendations from the Commission when finalising their integrated national energy and climate plan. 3. Member States shall take utmost account of any recommendations from the Commission when finalising their integrated national energy and climate plan. Where the position of the Member State concerned diverges from the Commission's recommendation, that Member State shall provide and make public the reasons for its position. 3a. Member States shall make available to the public the draft plans referred to in paragraph 1.

Amendment 108

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment Without prejudice to any other Union law requirements, Member States shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in Article 9 and attach to the submission of their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the Commission a summary of the public’s views. In so far as the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC are applicable, consultations undertaken in accordance with that Directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this Regulation . Without prejudice to any other Union law requirements, Member States shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in Article 9 , of long-term strategies referred to in Article 14, when all options are open and effective public consultation can take place .

Amendment 109

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment 1a. Member States shall set reasonable timeframes allowing sufficient time for the public to be informed and to prepare and participate effectively in the different stages of planning process. Member States shall take due account of equal participation and ensure that the public is informed, whether by public notices or other appropriate means, such as electronic media where available, of all practical arrangements related to their participation and that they can access all relevant documents.

Amendment 110

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment 1b. Member States shall include in the submission of their draft and final integrated national energy and climate plan and of their long-term strategies to the Commission a summary of the public's views and the way they have been taken into consideration.

Amendment 111

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment 1c. In so far as the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC are applicable, consultations undertaken i