Category: Aktualności

The Polish Electricity Association's position on the recast of the Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings

Ensuring the right requirements for buildings are in place is essential to meet climate targets and reduce the European Union's dependence on fossil fuel imports. However, the Polish Electricity Committee (PKEE) draws attention to the provisions on efficient district heating systems set out in the draft amendments to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and some inconsistencies with other

April 1, 2022

How to develop the heating sector to ensure better air quality?

Discussing the relationship between air quality and district heating systems, and bringing the proposed changes to the Energy Efficiency Directive into this context, was the main objective of a debate organised by Euractiv in cooperation with the Polish Electricity Committee (PKEE). The meeting, attended by EU decision-makers and representatives of Brussels associations, took place on 30

March 30, 2022

In Brussels on the challenges to the ETS revision

Politico, with the support of the Polish Electricity Committee (PKEE), organised an event on the revision of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) Directive . The meeting, attended by EU decision-makers and representatives of Brussels associations, took place on 28 March 2022. Paweł Cioch, Vice President of the Management Board for Corporate Affairs of the PGE Group and member of the PKEE Management Board, emphasised in the

March 28, 2022

Wojciech Dąbrowski, President of the Management Board of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, commented on the statement by the Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans

President Frans Timmermans' statement that coal cannot be taboo when Europe is trying to become independent from Russian gas is a de facto confirmation of Poland's position on a fair transition. EU climate policy should strive for a fair and wise, not wild, energy transition. It should take into account the diversification and use of natural resources without

March 4, 2022

Poles are aware of their impact on reducing climate change

Three out of four respondents are convinced that the actions of a single individual have a positive impact on the environment, according to an IBRiS survey commissioned by the Polish Electricity Committee. IBRiS pollsters asked respondents about their beliefs on climate change and environmental protection. As many as 87% respondents admitted that climate change is to blame for

February 22, 2022

Polish Electricity Association’s position on the Instrat Foundation Report concerning Coal-fired Power Plant Margins on Wholesale Electricity Prices

The Instrat Foundation, in its report on the margins of coal-fired power plants on wholesale electricity prices, does not provide a complete picture of the situation, which can be misleading and does not allow the correct conclusions to be drawn. The wholesale price in the electricity market is set by the most expensive unit entering the power system. This is the market mechanism of price formation

February 15, 2022

Nine out of ten Poles say they save electricity

As many as 92% respondents declared that they save electricity, and 82% said they attach great importance to this, according to an IBRiS survey commissioned by the Polish Electricity Committee. Poles are primarily motivated to save electricity by cost, as indicated by 84% of respondents. As many as 80% are also motivated by concern for the environment. Four

February 14, 2022

Less than one in five Poles is aware of what energy prices entail

The cost of purchasing CO2 emission allowances currently accounts for the largest share of the cost of electricity generation. Meanwhile, they are indicated as the main component of the price of electricity generation by only 17% Poles. One in four respondents believes that the main component of the energy price is the cost of raw materials, a few fewer mention excise and other taxes and the seller's margin and

February 7, 2022

Can your electricity bill be lower? - launched www.LiczySieEnergia.pl

The Polish Electricity Association has launched an educational campaign entitled "Energy counts". Over the coming months, it will explain the reasons for rising energy prices, show the mechanisms influencing them and ways of rational management of electricity consumption. The aim of the campaign is to educate about the energy market and ways of mitigating the impact of rising electricity prices on Poles' household budgets. W

January 18, 2022

New electricity tariffs for households

On 1 January 2022, new electricity tariffs for households come into force. Approved by the President of the Energy Regulatory Authority, the changes to the electricity sale and distribution tariffs will translate into an increase in electricity bills of approximately 24%. An average household will pay approximately PLN 21 more per month

December 17, 2021