[EEA18] Evolution of sufficiency policies in Poland

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Date & Time

February 17, 2025 ; 10h00 - 11h00 CET

Speaker

Dariusz Twaróg, GUS/US Rzeszów

Description

This webinar delves into the development of energy sufficiency policies in Poland, with a particular focus on consumption patterns in households, transportation, and the building sector.

Energy sufficiency is a multifaceted issue that extends beyond conventional energy-saving strategies. It emphasizes reducing energy needs through shifts in behaviour, lifestyle choices, and collective organization. While energy efficiency seeks to lower consumption through technological solutions, sufficiency encourages consumers to become more mindful of their daily choices. At the household level, this might involve setting lower temperatures for heating. For employees, options like carpooling to work can make a difference. Public authorities can develop bicycle paths in their communities, and companies can encourage remote working arrangements whenever feasible.

During this webinar, we explore the ongoing development and implementation of sufficiency policies in Poland, highlighting strategies that focus on energy sufficiency as indicated by consumption trends in various sectors.

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Key takeaways

• The main factor encouraging energy savings is the increase in energy costs, followed by the growing environmental awareness among consumers.
• In recent years, the information technology revolution has transformed our approach to various aspects of daily life, such as shopping or visiting local offices. Investigating these changes or assessing their impact on the consumption of energy carriers will require a series of interdisciplinary studies.
• Energy sufficiency can also be measured by examining phenomena such as energy poverty and energy extravagance, provided that these terms are well-defined.
• During the energy crisis, a number of public campaigns were launched to encourage energy conservation. In Poland, the decrease in energy consumption was clearly visible only for the most expensive energy carriers.

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