Session Profile: Aivar Kokk
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-03-06
Political Position
The viewpoint strongly focuses on energy security and the necessity of dispatchable electricity generation in Estonia. It supports using pellet dust in oil shale boilers as a faster and cheaper alternative for achieving green energy goals, highlighting an 80-million investment versus 2 billion for other solutions. It criticizes the government's energy policy and the actions of Elering, asserting that money is being taken daily from the pockets of businesses.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates deep knowledge of the energy sector, utilizing specific figures and technical details. It cites precise figures (190 million in extraordinary revenue, a 35 euro price difference per megawatt-hour), production volumes (one and a half times more pellets than required), and timelines (18 months to secure Elering's connection to the port). Furthermore, it displays knowledge of the European energy market, naming countries where Estonian pellets are used for electricity generation.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
It employs a direct and critical tone, especially concerning Elering and government policy. The rhetoric is fact-based, relying on specific figures and examples, but it also includes emotional phrases like "what kind of nonsense is this?" and "they are taking money right out of our pockets." It uses comparisons with the experiences of other countries to reinforce its arguments.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speeches are scheduled for the plenary session on March 6, 2024, during which the speaker will address the same topics multiple times. They mention their participation in the work of the Energy Committee and prior conversations with the Minister. They also note that they are unable to attend tomorrow's discussion, which highlights their active engagement in energy issues.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Sharp criticism leveled against Elering, accusing the company of inefficiency and squandering business funds. The previous government is also criticized, particularly for delays in the construction of the gas terminal and high-voltage power lines. The opposition is primarily policy-centric, focusing on specific infrastructure projects and their management.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
He/She mentions conversations with the minister regarding energy topics and participation in the work of the energy commission. He/She acknowledges that the draft bill is good and that various electricity generation options must be provided, even though Isamaa holds differing views. He/She shows openness to cooperation but emphasizes the necessity of discussing all alternatives.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
It focuses heavily on Estonia's energy security and domestic production. It highlights the Estonian pellet industry and its potential for local electricity generation. Narva power plants are mentioned as a potential site for utilizing pellet dust. The international focus primarily encompasses energy interconnections between the Nordic and Baltic countries.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
It supports more cost-effective energy solutions, emphasizing the 80 million investment in pellet boilers compared to the 2 billion spent on other projects. It criticizes the situation where taxpayers are forced to subsidize wind and solar energy, while other generation methods have to pay for CO2 quotas. It claims that 2 billion euros have been taken directly from the pockets of businesses due to the activities of Elering.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is not enough data.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
It focuses on energy legislation and supports a draft bill that provides various options for electricity generation. It emphasizes the need to discuss the use of pellet dust in oil shale boilers as a legislative alternative. It calls for clear conditions regarding the support and taxation of various energy production methods.
6 Speeches Analyzed