In the Onet program in the morning financially Bartłomiej Orzeł, a former government plenipotentiary for clean air and a representative of Think Tank Project Tempo, commented on the latest changes in Poland's climate and energy policy. The conversation concerned primarily the future of the “Clean Air” program, the effects of the introduction of the ETS2 system and challenges related to the transformation of heating single -family houses.
According to the eagle, the first step, which may take place in the near future, is a change in the position of the minister of climate. – In my opinion, we are heading towards changing the minister of climate The eagle said. He noted, however, that these decisions depend on the games within the ruling coalition, And history shows that announcements of personal changes are not always realized.
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The eagle drew attention to the problem of lack of coordination between the ministries responsible for energy transformation. – We have on the one hand the Ministry of Industry, on the other hand, the Ministry of the Climate, with the third issues related to energy poverty in the Ministry of Labor. The Minister of Finance, who has money from ETS and manages them He explained.
ETS2 – real costs for households
One of the main topics of the conversation was the impact of the ETS2 emissions trading system to households. Eagle explained that ETS2 means the introduction of CO2 emissions also for individual users – both in the context of heating and transportu. “This is a transfer or adding this block in the form of CO2 emissions also to households, for individual heating and for transport” – he explained.
Recalling the estimates of the Institute of Structural Research, the Eagle indicated that “in the case of households we are talking about an increase in heating prices by PLN 426–600 a year, of course, depending on the area of the house, on the number of people in it. If we talk about the refueling of such a Volkswagen Polo car, segment B, we are talking about PLN 30, we are talking about PLN 30 for additional fuel. And these costs must be compensated. “
According to independent analyzes, the introduction of ETS2 may mean additional costs for the average family of 6-10 thousand. PLN during the first three years of the system's operation, a In the perspective of eight years, up to 24-39 thousand PLN, depending on the heating source.
– Unfortunately, I am convinced that in connection with the entry into force of ETS 2, we will increase energy poverty. Regardless of whether we undertake investments, wide investments in thermomodernization or not – he assessed.
Criticism of the Social Climate Fund
The Eagle criticized the first proposal of the Social Climate Fund to compensate for an increase in costs. – Unfortunately, she is very unsuccessful, because the criteria were adopted in addition to the obvious income criterion. It was also taken into account that the farm must be one -man and the support should apply to a single -family house. The beneficiary's age was also indicated – in the case of women it must be above the retirement age of 60 years, men 65 – said Orzeł. According to his estimates This help would cover only 25 percent. in need, while with the use of only income criterion – up to 92 percent.
Reform of the “Clean Air” program – success or failure?
The “Clean Air” program has undergone a number of changes in recent years, aimed at fighting abuse and more effective support for people at risk of energy poverty. The eagle did not hide his skepticism against recent reforms: – The clean air program may not die, but it was significantly limited by the changes that have been introduced – says the former government representative for the program.
In his opinion, many irregularities resulted from the financing system introduced in July 2022, which allowed dishonest contractors to obtain 50 percent. pre -financing before completing the investment. – I saw such conclusions, where pre -financing combined with 100 % co -financing led to the fact that The price of the boiler was overstated twice, so it meant 100 percent. profit when it comes to the contractor Eagle said.
Replacement of gas boilers and the future of heating
In the context of the building directive, the Eagle reassured: – Nobody will remove gas boilers from the walls. The building directive does not say that a specific type of furnace should be removed from the wall or stop using. She talks about fuel – he points out. As an example, Germany gave, where “greening” of natural gas takes place through an admixture of biomethane, not hydrogen, in which the effectiveness of Barłomiej Orzeł does not believe.
In his opinion, Poland should go towards heating electrification, primarily due to the development of heat pumps. – This may be the technology of the future in Poland, if we talk about production and it can be the economic motor of our export. We have Polish producers that we do not have in gas boilers – he emphasized. However, he warned against ill -considered installation of heat pumps in homes that are not suitable for this. – there are some of the houses to which We should not thermomodernize at all, pay extra money to the fuel to go through the phenomenon of energy poverty – he assesses.
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