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Six months of protection from high prices

Poles have been benefiting from the Solidarity Shield since autumn, thanks to which net electricity prices for households have not increased. All households in Poland are entitled to a limit of 2 000 kWh of consumption, up to which the cost of energy is more than half subsidised by the government and energy companies. There are also higher limits - up to 3 000 kWh

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June 1, 2023

Only the energy transition will permanently safeguard against further increases in energy prices.

Transformation of the Polish energy sector is the only way to permanently stabilise energy prices in our country. Experts agree that it is necessary to consistently build capacity in renewable sources and nuclear power. This will enable a systematic departure from fossil energy production, and thus independence from raw material price fluctuations and CO2.

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May 26, 2023

Opinion poll: Poland and the EU should invest more in energy transition

According to 44 per cent of those surveyed, the energy transition is important for energy prices and the stability of energy supply in the future, according to a survey by the Yotta agency commissioned by the Polish Electricity Committee.

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May 26, 2023

Poles know about electricity-related support programmes

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.

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May 26, 2023

PLN 600 billion in 7 years - Poland's energy transition requires a gigantic investment

Investments in the transformation of the energy market by 2030 will amount to as much as EUR 135 billion (PLN 600 billion), according to a report by EY analysts commissioned by the Polish Electricity Committee. This implies the need to support the energy companies on which the burden of Poland's energy transformation rests. Only with additional funds, primarily from the European Union, will it be possible to fill the investment gap resulting from Poland's goal of achieving climate neutrality.

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May 26, 2023

 "What changes will REDIII bring?" - Comment by the Polish Electricity Committee on the preliminary agreement on the Directive amending the Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources ("RED")

On 30 March 2023, the EU institutions reached and announced an initial agreement on the Directive amending the Directive on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources[1] (the so-called 'RED revision', 'REDIII Directive', or Renewable Energy Directive), part of the 'Fit for 55' legislative package published by the European Commission on 14 July 2021. In addition to

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April 7, 2023