Two out of three Poles have heard of the existence of at least one programme to limit the impact of rising energy prices on household budgets, according to a survey by the YOTTA agency commissioned by the Polish Electricity Committee. The most popular programme is the carbon allowance, with as many as 80 per cent of respondents claiming to be familiar with it.
Awareness is growing regarding the existence of programmes aimed at reducing the impact of rising electricity prices on household budgets. The survey found that 69 per cent of Poles had heard of the existence of at least one such initiative. The percentage of such responses was 12 percentage points lower in last year's survey. Four out of five respondents are aware of the existence of a carbon allowance, while around two-thirds of respondents mentioned programmes such as the Anti-inflation Shield, the Solidarity Shield or the energy allowance.
The growing awareness of electricity consumer support programmes is a cause for satisfaction. It is one of the most important factors determining reasonable electricity management. The increase in public awareness in this area is the result of intensive educational activities of the Polish Electricity Committee, which we undertake in order to familiarise Poles with the possibilities of optimising their electricity bills. - says Maciej Maciejowski of the PKEE.
When asked about the entity that takes the most action directed at reducing electricity bills, respondents most often point to the government. This was the answer given by 43 per cent of respondents. 20 per cent believe that local governments do most to reduce electricity costs, while 16 per cent appreciated the merits of energy companies in this field.
The programme with the highest recognition is the carbon allowance. Knowledge of its existence is declared by 80 per cent of Poles. In second place is the Anti-inflation Shield - knowledge of this initiative was indicated by 67 per cent of respondents. The next positions are occupied by: Solidarity Shield (freezing energy prices) and Energy Supplement (66 and 64 per cent respectively). Only 31 per cent of respondents said they had not heard of any support programme. Interestingly, as many as 60 per cent of respondents claim to be familiar with all existing programmes.
Source of knowledge
One of the most interesting sources of knowledge on how to use household electricity in a smart and sensible way (including available support programmes) is the campaign website of the Polish Electricity Committee. www.LiczySieEnergia.pl. It further aims to build and strengthen public awareness of the factors that shape energy prices.
The report was prepared by the YOTTA agency on behalf of the Polish Electricity Committee. The survey was carried out by the Ariadna Research Panel on a sample of 3,200 people aged 25+ (owners or co-owners of flats and houses, people responsible for paying household bills).
