PKEE & EURACTIV debate: European Climate Law: How to reach climate neutrality?
Thanks to the climate law, Europe will be the first continent in the world to set a target of climate neutrality by 2050. Although this will have a positive impact on the environment, some sectors are expected to suffer from job losses. Other sectors will see a change in the way goods are produced, which will require retraining and upskilling of the workforce. Some [...]
The Polish Electricity Association's view on the EU Strategy for Energy System Integration and the EU Hydrogen Strategy
The Polish Electricity Association (PKEE) welcomes the European Commission's strategies promoting a holistic approach to the European Union's plans for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and the development of key technologies to achieve this goal. PKEE agrees with the Commission's position on establishing electricity as an essential tool to decarbonise the economy with possible support for other solutions, under [...]
Position of the Polish Electricity Association on the Smart Sector Integration Strategy
The Polish Electricity Association (PKEE) stresses that electrification should be the flywheel of the transition to accelerate decarbonisation in other sectors of the economy. According to the report "Decarbonisation Pathways" published by Eurelectric, in 2050 electricity will play a leading role in the transport sector, accounting for 63% of total final energy consumption, and up to half of industrial processes will be directly electrified. A key reason for these changes [...]
Position on the European Climate Law proposal - update
The members of the Polish Committee for Electricity (PKEE) are aware of the challenges posed by climate change and are committed to further sustainable transformation to ensure energy security. The Polish energy sector is already committed to meeting the EU's climate and energy targets through ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, although these changes will require significant investment in the medium and [...]
Position on the Inception Impact Assessment of the Industrial Emissions Directive revision
The Polish Committee for Electricity (PKEE), taking note of the Commission's proposed amendments to the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)[1] setting emission limits for industrial activities, takes the view that the current framework has already imposed significant obligations on electricity companies, and that further increases in this burden would undermine their ability to ensure security of electricity supply and a sustainable transition [...]
Position on the Inception Impact Assessment of the Commission Delegated Regulation on climate change mitigation and adaptation taxonomy
Position on preliminary impact assessment of the delegated act on sustainable financing (taxonomy) The Polish Committee for Electricity (PKEE) supports the idea of introducing sustainable financing requirements (taxonomy) and technical criteria for verification of their fulfilment in order to ensure transparency, as well as to establish an assessment framework for private investors, public institutions and market participants. The main objective of the taxonomy must be to ensure that the [...]
Position on the Inception Impact Assessment of the 2030 Climate Target Plan
Members of the Polish Electricity Committee (PKEE), with their investment portfolios, actively contribute to the development of a low-carbon economy. Therefore, PKEE presents its position on the preliminary impact assessment of the 2030 climate targets plan. We would like to direct the European Commission's attention to several key aspects that should be taken into account in the impact assessment. In the opinion of PKEE, [...]
Position on Inception Impact Assessment of the carbon border adjustment mechanism
The Polish Electricity Association (PKEE) believes it is particularly important to ensure that the newly designed carbon border price adjustment mechanism (CBAM) does not result in adverse effects, such as worsening the competitiveness of European industry. We note that the essence of CBAM should be primarily to limit net electricity imports from third countries not applying [...]
Position on Inception Impact Assessment of the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive
The Polish Electricity Association (PKEE) agrees that achieving the objectives set out in the European Green Deal may require a broader discussion on possible changes to the current energy taxation rules. However, the decision to revise the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) can only be taken after a thorough impact assessment of the implementation of new solutions and in line with well-established principles [...]
Members of the PKEE are ensuring the energy security of Poland and supporting the actions against coronavirus
Companies affiliated with the Polish Electricity Association (PKEE) have continued their operations in the face of the epidemic threat, ensuring continuity of electricity supply to millions of Poles. PGE, TAURON, Enea and Energa groups have adapted their work organisation models to ensure continuity of company operations and health protection for both employees and customers. Moreover, PKEE members actively support governmental and civic activities [...]