21:52 24 July 2026
Changes in EC benchmarks, for emission allowances for heating, important to Poland
The European Commission’s reduction of emissions benchmarks used to allocate free EU ETS allowances could significantly increase heating prices in Poland and weaken investment in the sector’s transition. For 2026–2030, the heat benchmark was cut by more than 30%, from 47.3 to 31.2 allowances per terajoule.
Industry representatives warn that lower benchmarks mean fewer free allowances, forcing heating companies to purchase more permits and raising production costs. Coal-fired installations could receive allowances covering only a small share of their emissions. The change may also reduce funding available for projects included in climate-neutrality plans.
Heating-sector organizations are calling for the previous benchmark to be retained and for the methodology to reflect seasonal demand, system scale, peak capacity, and security of supply.
(wnp.pl)
