Translation of "Transparence des prix de l'énergie et du transit " (French → English) :

Stresses the importance of stable and cost-effective renewable support schemes for long-term investment that remain responsive and adaptable in the short term and are tailored to national needs and circumstances, allowing gradual phasing-out of subsidies for mature renewable technologies; welcomes the fact that a number of renewable energy technologies are rapidly becoming cost-competitive with conventional forms of generation; stresses that the energy transition hinges upon the transparency, consistency and continuity of legal, financial and regulatory frameworks with a view to strengthening investor confidence; regrets retroactive c ...[+++]hanges to renewable support schemes that alter the return on investments already made; calls on the Member States to always announce any renewable support scheme adjustments and consult stakeholders widely well in advance; calls on the Commission to check the compatibility of national support schemes with the European Commission Guidance in order to avoid any unnecessary delay in their implementation and minimise market distortions.

Notes that the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ allows for a cost-effective expansion of the share of renewable energy sources in the mix; stresses that saving obligations should be compatible with the development of sustainable renewable energy sources and that synergies should be strengthened for an efficient transition towards a decarbonised, resilient and smart energy system; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution, storage systems and demand-side management provide good opportunities ...[+++]for the further expansion of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; is convinced that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices.

26. Deplores high energy prices that are mainly linked to the EU’s large-scale dependence on imported fossil fuels, oil price indexation, and the fact that price reductions on energy wholesale markets are not passed on to final consumers, necessary reinvestments in energy infrastructure and national taxes; calls on the Commission to increase transparency of energy prices, to step up efforts on energy and resource efficiency and to introduce support schemes targeting low-income households;

60. Wishes to highlight the key role of price transparency and consumer information; takes the view, therefore, that it is up to the Commission to determine, as accurately as possible, the impact of such factors on the energy prices paid by individuals and businesses in the various scenarios chosen;

61. Wishes to highlight the key role of price transparency and consumer information; takes the view, therefore, that it is up to the Commission to determine, as accurately as possible, the impact of such factors on the energy prices paid by individuals and businesses in the various scenarios chosen;

14. Calls on the ECB to keep a careful eye on possible risks to stability, such as trends in energy prices, the euro exchange rate and share and real estate prices, while at the same time, taking account of a possible easing of pressure as a result of increased efficiency in the field of the "new economy" and improvements in price transparency and market liberalisation (particularly in energy, transport and telecommunications);