First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Submit to the Riigikogu an Action Plan for the Development of Electricity Generation Capacities and Electricity Networks to Ensure Energy Security in Estonia" (383 OE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Date: 2024-04-18 01:44
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 10m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The third item on the agenda concerned the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) decision, submitted by the Isamaa faction, regarding the first reading of Draft Resolution 383. The report was scheduled to be presented by Mart Maastik, and the objective was to draw up a state-binding action plan for the development of electricity generation capacities and power grids to ensure energy security in Estonia. The desired scope of the first reading encompassed several areas: the level of energy security sought, how to ensure the volume of electricity production and the balance of dispatchable capacities, and what funding and investment directions, as well as amendments to domestic and European Union legislation, are necessary. The discussion highlighted the importance of storage capability, demand management, strategic power grid development, and funding sources, as well as questions concerning cross-border electricity connections and the competitiveness of the price level.
Decisions Made 4
The adoption of the draft bill requires a majority vote of the full membership of the Riigikogu.
To place the draft bill on the agenda for April 17.
Hold the final vote on the bill.
The final vote on Bill 383: 5 in favor, 1 against, and 1 abstention; the required majority of the membership was not achieved, and the bill is dropped from the proceedings.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Mart Maastik (Isamaa faction). He presented the report for the first reading of Draft Bill 383 and drew attention to the content of the proposed action plan. Political orientation: right (right-wing).
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas announced the third item on the agenda, concerning the first reading of the draft bill submitted by the Isamaa faction, and invited Mart Maastik to the Riigikogu rostrum to present the action plan prepared for ensuring energy security.
Mart Maastik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Mart Maastik expressed regret while reading the draft bill aloud, announcing that Isamaa’s proposal is to submit a comprehensive action plan by July 1, 2024, aimed at ensuring energy security. This plan would define the sources and utilization of production capacities within the Estonian energy economy, mechanisms for storage and consumption management, and the creation and financing of a strategic reserve. The goal is to guarantee the security of electricity supply and a competitive price for businesses and household consumers, incorporating cross-border connections and amendments to relevant legislation.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, noted that there were no questions, and invited Andres Sutt, a member of the Economic Affairs Committee, to the Riigikogu rostrum to present Draft Act 383.
Andres Sutt
AI Summary
The Economic Affairs Committee discussed preparations for the first reading of Bill 383, addressing issues related to Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and the growth in consumption volume, electricity price forecasts, dispatchable capacity, and the options between two scenarios—gas power plants and nuclear energy combined with gas—the use of biomass, and the financing of networks and infrastructure. The Committee set the new deadline as July 1, 2024, and unanimously decided to adopt the bill with an absolute majority vote of the Riigikogu membership, to place the bill on the agenda on April 17, and to conduct the final vote.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, noted that there were no questions, and stated that he did not recommend opening the floor for debate. He then proposed considering the amendments to Draft Bill 383 and moving to the final vote, requesting his colleagues to state their position and cast their ballots.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
With 5 votes in favor, 1 against, and 1 abstention, the bill failed to secure the required majority of the membership and is therefore rejected from the proceedings; the fourth item on the agenda is the first reading of Bill 410, featuring a presentation by Siim Kallas, but discussion is impossible.