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
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
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
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
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
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