Energy efficiency — Case study Poland

This paper describes selected aspects of energy efficiency in Poland. National and the European Union legal regulations which describe energy efficiency, are discussed. Special attention is paid to the Energy Efficiency Act. Principles of realization of energy savings obligation and obligation to conduct energy audits of enterprises are shown. Tasks of the public sector entities in the field of energy efficiency are discussed. Programs and measures aimed at improving energy efficiency at the national, regional and local levels are shown. The primary and the final energy intensity indicators and rate of their changes from 1990 are analysed. Directions of undertakings which let further reduction in energy intensity of national economy, are defined. An analysis of energy efficiency improving measures and solutions is performed. Special attention is paid to industry and households.