Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2000-03-29-Speech-3-207"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2000-03-29"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Electricity2
dcterms:Language	"fi"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20000329.12.3-207"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-03-29-Speech-3-2082
lpv:speaker	lp:Marjo Matikainen-kallström2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 vice-chair; Delegation to the European Economic Area Joint Parliamentary Committee (EEA) (1999-07-22--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Kansallinen Kokoomus (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2000-04-02)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, the chief aim of an internal electricity market must be fair play. This aim is clearly visible in the Commission’s preparatory act. In his report, Mr Turmes, does not in all respects advocate the same way of thinking, however. The report does contain many good ideas. The recorded aim of the Commission with regard to the promotion of renewables obviously has to be supported. We really do have to invest in research into energy sources. However, we must remember that a free energy market will have to be based in the future on viable, free competition, and not on favouring renewable energy sources by discriminating against the others. All forms of electric power must have free access to the market. The harmonisation of taxation and aid schemes is a different matter. Electricity producers must be able to determine the prices at which they wish to sell. If the Union starts messing about with the burgeoning electricity markets, for example, by imposing rules controlling the electrical supply, or with guarantees of minimum prices or quotas, we can say goodbye to the free market. Renewables can be made more competitive by increasing consumer choice. In this respect the certification of electricity is an idea to be supported. If we wish to pay more for electricity produced from wind power than from other sources, for example, then we should be allowed to do so. To no good purpose, the report tries to define renewable energy by raising the question of peat as a special area. The position with regard to peat cannot be determined according to the same standards as biogases, for example. For that reason, peat must occupy its own energy class in future, so that its taxation can be determined on a level that is reasonable."@en1

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