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In order to encourage the purchase of energy-efficient office equipment products , the Commission and other Community institutions, as well as other public authorities at national level, shall, without prejudice to Community and national law and economic criteria, encourage the use of energy-efficiency requirements not less demanding than the Energy Star Common Specifications when defining their requirements for procurement of office equipment products.
In order to encourage the purchase of energy-efficient office equipment products , the Commission and other Community institutions, as well as other public authorities at national level, shall, without prejudice to Community and national law and economic criteria, encourage the use of energy-efficiency requirements not less demanding than the Energy Star Common Specifications when defining their requirements for procurement of office equipment products .
За срока на действие на споразумението и без да се накърняват общностните и националните правни и икономически критерии, Комисията и другите общностни институции, както и централни правителствени органи по смисъла на Директива 2004/18/ЕО , определят, по отношение на обществените поръчки за доставка, отговарящи на стойностите, предвидени в член 7 на гореспоменатата директива , критерии за енергийна ефективност, не по-малко стриктни от общите спецификации „Енергийна звезда“.
For the duration of the Agreement, the Commission and other Community institutions, as well as central government authorities within the meaning of Directive 2004/18/EC , shall, without prejudice to Community and national law and economic criteria, specify energy-efficiency requirements not less demanding than the Energy Star Common Specifications for public supply contracts meeting the thresholds laid down in Article 7 of the said Directive .
The public sector should set the example in attaining the energy efficiency targets of the EU.
The public sector should set the example in attaining the energy efficiency targets of the EU.
Public procurement is the best framework for promoting advanced products, especially energy consuming products, not only by setting the example to the consumer but also by giving a decisive boost to the market demand for energy efficient products.
Public procurement is the best framework for promoting advanced products, especially energy consuming products, not only by setting the example to the consumer but also by giving a decisive boost to the market demand for energy efficient products.
Член 8, параграф 2а (нов)
Article 8, paragraph 2 a (new)
Комисията, подпомогната от Съвета „Енергийна звезда“ на Европейската общност (СЕЗЕО), следи за пазарното проникване на продуктите, които носят логото на Общността, както и за развитието на енергийната ефикасност на офисното оборудване с оглед навременното преразглеждане на техническите спецификации.
The Commission, assisted by the ECESB, shall follow market penetration of products bearing the Common Logo and development of energy efficiency of office equipment with a view of a timely revision of the technical specifications .
The Commission’s intention to launch a tender for a market survey on office equipment to support future upgrades of the energy-efficiency criteria, as stated in the explanatory memorandum of the proposal, must also be provided by the Regulation.
The Commission’s intention to launch a tender for a market survey on office equipment to support future upgrades of the energy-efficiency criteria, as stated in the explanatory memorandum of the proposal, must also be provided by the Regulation.
The key role of the EU under the Energy Star Αgreement is its participation in the revision of the technical criteria.
The key role of the EU under the Energy Star Αgreement is its participation in the revision of the technical criteria.
Therefore, any action towards supporting this role should be strengthened.
Therefore, any action towards supporting this role should be strengthened.
Член 10, параграф 1, буква б а) (нова)
Article 10, paragraph 1, point (b a) (new)
ба) образователни и рекламни инициативи;
(ba) educational and promotional initiatives;
Promotion of Energy Star products is necessary.
Promotion of Energy Star products is necessary.
The Commission and the Member States have the responsibility to attain the energy efficiency targets that they have set and therefore several measures need to be taken to that direction.
The Commission and the Member States have the responsibility to attain the energy efficiency targets that they have set and therefore several measures need to be taken to that direction.
Money gained by energy savings will compensate by far what is spent to inform the consumers.
Money gained by energy savings will compensate by far what is spent to inform the consumers.
After all, raising awareness does not have to cost a lot to the European taxpayer and can be integrated into other measures promoting energy efficiency.
After all, raising awareness does not have to cost a lot to the European taxpayer and can be integrated into other measures promoting energy efficiency.
Член 11, параграф 3а (нов)
Article 11, paragraph 3 a (new)
Когато членовете на СЕЗЕО представят своите виждания на Комисията, те отчитат резултатите от проучванията за осъществимост и пазарните проучвания, както и наличните технологии за намаляване на потреблението на енергия.
When the members of the ECESB give their views to the Commission they shall take into account the results of feasibility and market studies, and available technology for reducing energy consumption.
As already stated, the role of the ECESB must be upgraded, not under-graded.
As already stated, the role of the ECESB must be upgraded, not under-graded.
Therefore, when the representatives present their opinion on the revision of the technical criteria, they should have a working knowledge of the most recent study results.
Therefore, when the representatives present their opinion on the revision of the technical criteria, they should have a working knowledge of the most recent study results.
The revision of the technical criteria is vital for the functioning of the Programme and the only way to add EU value to an American programme.
The revision of the technical criteria is vital for the functioning of the Programme and the only way to add EU value to an American programme .
Член 11, параграф 4
Article 11, paragraph 4
The Commission shall take particular account of the objective of setting Common Specifications at an ambitious level, as provided for in Article I, paragraph 4 of the Agreement, with the aim of reducing energy consumption with due regard for the technology available and the associated costs.
The Commission shall take particular account of the objective of setting Common Specifications at an ambitious level, as provided for in Article I, paragraph 4 of the Agreement, with the aim of reducing energy consumption with due regard for the technology available and the associated costs.
Комисията отделя особено внимание на стремежа за определяне на амбициозни общи спецификации, както е предвидено от член I, параграф 4 на Споразумението, с цел намаляване на консумацията на енергия, като се отчитат надлежно наличните технологии и свързаните с тях разходи.
The Commission shall take particular account of the objective of setting Common Specifications at an ambitious level, as provided for in Article I, paragraph 4 of the Agreement, with the aim of reducing energy consumption with due regard for the technology available and the associated costs.
По-специално, преди да представи вижданията си относно нови спецификации, Съветът „Енергийна звезда“ на Европейската общност (СЕЗЕО) взема под внимание последните резултати от проучванията в областта на екологичния дизайн.
In particular, before giving its views on new specifications the ECESB shall take into account the latest results of the eco-design studies.
Член 12 а (нов)
Article 12 a (new)
Една година преди изтичане на споразумението, Комисията изработва и представя на Европейския парламент и Съвета доклад, наблюдаващ енергийната ефективност на пазара на офисно оборудване в Общността и даващ оценка на ефективността на програмата „Енергийна звезда“.
The Commission shall, one year before expiry of the Agreement, produce and submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report monitoring the energy efficiency of the office equipment market in the Community and giving an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Energy Star programme.
Докладът включва както качествени, така и количествени данни.
The report shall include qualitative as well as quantitative data.
Докладът включва също така данни относно ползите, извлечени от програмата „Енергийна звезда“, а именно, енергоспестяването и екологичните ползи по отношение на намаляването на емисиите на въглероден двуокис.
The report shall also include data on the benefits derived from the Energy Star programme, namely energy savings and environmental benefits in terms of carbon dioxide emission reductions .
It is unfortunate that the Commission has no statistical or other quantitative data deriving from the implementation of the Regulation (e.g. energy savings, number of products sold, etc.) and their comparison with respective data in the USA or other countries in the world.
It is unfortunate that the Commission has no statistical or other quantitative data deriving from the implementation of the Regulation (e.g. energy savings, number of products sold, etc.) and their comparison with respective data in the USA or other countries in the world.
Timely submission of the evaluation report will enable the legislators and policy makers to take the right decisions with respect to future implementation.
Timely submission of the evaluation report will enable the legislators and policy makers to take the right decisions with respect to future implementation.
The purpose of the proposed regulation is to implement the new Agreement signed on 20 December 2006 between the Government of the USA and the EC on the co-ordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment, recasting Regulation 2422/2001/EC.
The purpose of the proposed regulation is to implement the new Agreement signed on 20 December 2006 between the Government of the USA and the EC on the co-ordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment, recasting Regulation 2422/2001/EC.
The initial EC-US Energy Star Agreement was signed in 2000
The initial EC-US Energy Star Agreement was signed in 2000
OJ L 172 of 26.6.2001, p.
OJ L 172 of 26.6.2001, p.
3. and expired in June 2006.
3. and expired in June 2006.
The EU decided to renew the Agreement in order to continue using the Energy Star programme for a second five-year period.
The EU decided to renew the Agreement in order to continue using the Energy Star programme for a second five-year period.
Why does the EU need to promote energy efficient office equipment?
Why does the EU need to promote energy efficient office equipment?
· Energy efficiency accounts for a large part of energy savings and is rightly considered one of the main pillars for a sustainable energy policy for Europe .
· Energy efficiency accounts for a large part of energy savings and is rightly considered one of the main pillars for a sustainable energy policy for Europe .
In an era of growing demand for energy and increasing energy prices, a strong energy efficiency policy will contribute to 1) reduction of energy imports, and thus increased security of energy supply, 2) reduction of energy costs, and thus enhanced competitiveness of the European economy, 3) reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and thus increased environmental benefits.
In an era of growing demand for energy and increasing energy prices, a strong energy efficiency policy will contribute to 1) reduction of energy imports, and thus increased security of energy supply, 2) reduction of energy costs, and thus enhanced competitiveness of the European economy, 3) reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and thus increased environmental benefits.
· Office equipment takes an ever-increasing share of energy consumption in the Community.
· Office equipment takes an ever-increasing share of energy consumption in the Community.
· National efforts to improve energy efficiency are not enough .
· National efforts to improve energy efficiency are not enough .
· Common global efforts towards promoting energy efficiency must be made to complement EU energy efficiency policy.
· Common global efforts towards promoting energy efficiency must be made to complement EU energy efficiency policy.
The new EC-US Energy Star Agreement
The new EC-US Energy Star Agreement
This new Agreement requires that the energy efficiency criteria (technical specifications) - criteria to be met by a product in order for it to qualify for the Energy Star label - must be demanding and regularly revised.
This new Agreement requires that the energy efficiency criteria (technical specifications) - criteria to be met by a product in order for it to qualify for the Energy Star label - must be demanding and regularly revised.
There are significant improvements compared to the previous Agreement.
There are significant improvements compared to the previous Agreement.
First, the label can only represent the top 25% of models for which data are available at the time the criteria are set.
First, the label can only represent the top 25% of models for which data are available at the time the criteria are set.
Second, both standby and on-mode energy consumption are covered.
Second, both standby and on-mode energy consumption are covered.
As an example, the new specifications for imaging equipment (copiers, printers, scanners, faxes) are estimated to save 17 TWh in EU-25 over the next three years.
As an example, the new specifications for imaging equipment (copiers, printers, scanners, faxes) are estimated to save 17 TWh in EU-25 over the next three years.
The technical specifications, developed jointly by the US and the EC through their respective management entities (i.e. the US E nvironmental P rotection A gency and the Commission) and in co-operation with stakeholders, are automatically applied to all bilateral Agreements of the USA with third countries.
The technical specifications, developed jointly by the US and the EC through their respective management entities (i.e. the US E nvironmental P rotection A gency and the Commission) and in co-operation with stakeholders, are automatically applied to all bilateral Agreements of the USA with third countries.
Demanding criteria serve as an incentive for manufacturers to improve the energy performance of their products in order to qualify for the label.
Demanding criteria serve as an incentive for manufacturers to improve the energy performance of their products in order to qualify for the label.
Products qualifying for the label are registered in a database.
Products qualifying for the label are registered in a database.
Why promote a US scheme?
Why promote a US scheme?
At first glance, it may seem strange that the EU should rely on a programme originally conceived and owned by an American entity (i.e. the USEPA).
At first glance, it may seem strange that the EU should rely on a programme originally conceived and owned by an American entity (i.e. the USEPA).
However, the rapporteur is of the opinion that the Energy Star scheme can offer real advantages to the EU in terms of pursuing the objective of increasing energy efficiency .
However, the rapporteur is of the opinion that the Energy Star scheme can offer real advantages to the EU in terms of pursuing the objective of increasing energy efficiency .
The Energy Star Agreement provides the EU with the opportunity to play a decisive role in an internationally known programme defining energy efficiency benchmarks .
The Energy Star Agreement provides the EU with the opportunity to play a decisive role in an internationally known programme defining energy efficiency benchmarks .
The voluntary nature of the scheme suits the need for flexibility, since manufacturers adjust to technological developments without having to comply with yet another new label created from scratch.
The voluntary nature of the scheme suits the need for flexibility, since manufacturers adjust to technological developments without having to comply with yet another new label created from scratch.
A considerable number of EU laws already exist in the field of energy labelling, e.g. the “A to G scale” energy labelling for household appliances, the Eco-design scheme, and the Eco-label award.
A considerable number of EU laws already exist in the field of energy labelling, e.g. the “A to G scale” energy labelling for household appliances, the Eco-design scheme, and the Eco-label award.
Implementing this programme exclusively in the field of office equipment is an acceptable way of directing the market towards energy efficient products by c omplementing existing EC legislation rather than multiplying existing labels and adding administrative costs.
Implementing this programme exclusively in the field of office equipment is an acceptable way of directing the market towards energy efficient products by c omplementing existing EC legislation rather than multiplying existing labels and adding administrative costs.
This approach also positively impacts trade .
This approach also positively impacts trade .
The Energy Star label is used worldwide and is widely accepted by manufacturers.
The Energy Star label is used worldwide and is widely accepted by manufacturers.
It is already implemented by key international market players (USA, EU, Japan, and others) and can naturally serve as a platform for international harmonisation of energy efficiency measures, leading to reduced implementation costs and to increased energy efficiency awareness by consumers.
It is already implemented by key international market players (USA, EU, Japan, and others) and can naturally serve as a platform for international harmonisation of energy efficiency measures, leading to reduced implementation costs and to increased energy efficiency awareness by consumers.
Even though the Energy Star logo is recognisable on many US products in use in Europe, the rapporteur firmly believes that EU industry has nothing to fear from international competition as long as it continues to fulfil high technical standards.
Even though the Energy Star logo is recognisable on many US products in use in Europe, the rapporteur firmly believes that EU industry has nothing to fear from international competition as long as it continues to fulfil high technical standards.
Promoting Energy Star products
Promoting Energy Star products
Based on the understanding that the EU can benefit from the Energy Star scheme, it is the duty of the rapporteur to propose amendments that will most effectively promote Energy Star office equipment products.
Based on the understanding that the EU can benefit from the Energy Star scheme, it is the duty of the rapporteur to propose amendments that will most effectively promote Energy Star office equipment products.
This promotion shall be directed to both the consumer and the European manufacturer .
This promotion shall be directed to both the consumer and the European manufacturer .
The primary means to reach both target groups is through raising awareness and through public procurement .
The primary means to reach both target groups is through raising awareness and through public procurement .
Information and awareness raising measures
Information and awareness raising measures
Promotion to the consumers requires the adoption of information and awareness raising measures targeting both the private and the public sector .
Promotion to the consumers requires the adoption of information and awareness raising measures targeting both the private and the public sector .
Such measures should aim to enhance the recognisability of the Energy Star label.
Such measures should aim to enhance the recognisability of the Energy Star label.
Consumers should be informed of the potential energy savings and environmental benefits gained from the purchase of an Energy Star office equipment product.
Consumers should be informed of the potential energy savings and environmental benefits gained from the purchase of an Energy Star office equipment product.
The voluntary nature of the Energy Star programme for the manufacturers should not preclude the obligation to promote the programme.
The voluntary nature of the Energy Star programme for the manufacturers should not preclude the obligation to promote the programme.
More demand for such products from the consumers will increase supply from the manufacturers.
More demand for such products from the consumers will increase supply from the manufacturers.
While voluntarily registering in the Energy Star database allows manufacturers to become visible for (public) procurement, the rapporteur believes that this on its own is not enough of an incentive.
While voluntarily registering in the Energy Star database allows manufacturers to become visible for (public) procurement, the rapporteur believes that this on its own is not enough of an incentive.
Complementary measures promoting the programme to manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and most of all to the general public are needed.
Complementary measures promoting the programme to manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and most of all to the general public are needed.
Public procurement
Public procurement
The free play of the market alone will not suffice for rapidly achieving established energy efficiency targets.
The free play of the market alone will not suffice for rapidly achieving established energy efficiency targets.
Therefore, the European Parliament must convey a strong message in favour of committing the public sector to energy efficient office equipment products and thus the rapporteur is strongly in favour of a mandatory public procurement provision, because
Therefore, the European Parliament must convey a strong message in favour of committing the public sector to energy efficient office equipment products and thus the rapporteur is strongly in favour of a mandatory public procurement provision, because
· As seen from the US experience (where federal agencies are required to purchase Energy Star qualified products) and widely acknowledged, not least by the Commission itself
· As seen from the US experience (where federal agencies are required to purchase Energy Star qualified products) and widely acknowledged, not least by the Commission itself
See Commission Communication to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of the Energy Star programme in the European Community in the period 2001-2005 (COM(2006) 140 final, 27.3.2006), p.
See Commission Communication to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of the Energy Star programme in the European Community in the period 2001-2005 (COM(2006) 140 final, 27.3.2006), p.
5 and 8. , if the public authorities are required to procure equipment at least as energy efficient as set in the Energy Star technical specifications, this will further boost the market towards more efficient equipment.
5 and 8. , if the public authorities are required to procure equipment at least as energy efficient as set in the Energy Star technical specifications, this will further boost the market towards more efficient equipment.
Indeed, this will happen because public procurement represents a large share of the market which manufacturers are interested in reaching.
Indeed, this will happen because public procurement represents a large share of the market which manufacturers are interested in reaching.
· As public procurement increases the demand for products with stringent technical specifications, we can expect that specifications will quickly become more demanding, thus leading to rapid results in energy savings.
· As public procurement increases the demand for products with stringent technical specifications, we can expect that specifications will quickly become more demanding, thus leading to rapid results in energy savings.
· Increasing demand may lower the actual market cost of energy efficient office equipment.
· Increasing demand may lower the actual market cost of energy efficient office equipment.