- The ban on gas and coal stoves is part of the large European project Fit for 55
- Does the ban have a chance of going into effect – and in five years? The expert tells us that the likelihood of someone “derailing” the regulations is not very high
- This means a real revolution for Poland. It is estimated that even 40 percent. homes in cities are heated by gas, and 26 percent. – coal
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In 2027, no newly built house will be able to have a gas or coal stove. Three years later, a similar ban will also be introduced for renovated houses.
The prospect is therefore very close, and the Poles depend on both gas and coal. A recent study by Heat Decor shows that in larger cities, gas is second to none – over 40%. people use this raw material to heat their homes. 26 percent use charcoal, 10 percent wood, and only 9 percent. – network heat. Renewable energy sources are still very rare in Poland.
Prohibition of gas stoves. Can the Union change its mind?
It is therefore clear that the new European regulations represent a gigantic challenge for Poland, but will they come into force in a few years?
The proposal is part of the Fit for 55 package. It assumes a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions. in 2030. 20 years later, the Community is set to become climate neutral. For now, however, the ban on the use of stoves is only a proposal from the European Commission.
– Of course, there is a risk that the proposal to ban the use of gas and coal stoves will “go off the rails” in one way or another, but I would be very surprised if that happened – Greenpeace energy and climate expert Joanna Flisowska told Business Insider.
– EC proposals are discussed by the European Parliament and the Council (represented by relevant ministers from EU countries), who then negotiate the final form of the regulation. The vote in the Council is a majority vote, so it is not true that only one country can block it. Of course, some changes to the Commission’s proposal are possible during the negotiations. However, I would not expect drastic changes here – says Flisowska.
How do you prepare for a stove ban?
The experts have no doubt: As we prepare for the new regulations, we should now mainly focus on heat pumps.
It is a device that uses energy from the air, water or the ground to heat the house. According to Joanna Flisowska, the government should think as soon as possible about support programs for the purchase of such pumps.
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– When the heat pump is powered by a photovoltaic solar system, the operation is not only free, but also completely emission-free. This solution is much safer, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than gas or oil boilers or other electric systems – says Business Insider Adam Krajewski, sales manager at Vosti. As he adds, we can already see that interest in such pumps is growing strongly.
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As Flisowska points out, pumps are not everything and the government should also promote the thermal modernization of buildings and solar energy.
Krajewski recalls that the government already offers support for such purchases, mainly under the flagship program “Clean Air”. – Investors can count up to 37 thousand. PLN (90% of eligible costs) co-financing when buying a heat pump and photovoltaics – says Vosti sales manager.
– Apart from all this, of course, it is also worth thinking about how to connect the houses to the heating system. Not only should we be encouraged by changing regulations, but also the raw material situation. It is known that due to soaring gas and coal prices, heating in the coming winter will be a challenge for everyone – adds Flisowska.
Adam Krajewski points out that the EU proposals concern not only bans on the use of stoves, but also the use of photovoltaics. Thus, from 2027, the obligation to install panels is to cover all existing public and commercial buildings with a useful area of more than 250 m². From 2029, the obligation to install photovoltaic is apply to all new homes.
Will we be able to develop such rules in the coming years so that the new European regulations do not shock the Poles? Flisowska argues that there is no other way – and that it is a necessary step not only in the context of environmental protection. – After all, everyone wants to be independent of Russian raw materials and reduce dependence on fossil fuels in general as quickly as possible. So it will be a big change, but I think it’s only a necessary step – believes an expert from Greenpeace.
Our interlocutors point out that it is currently forbidden to install new stoves in new and modernized houses. However, the EU does not plan to ban the use of such installations, as long as they are installed before the entry into force of the new regulations.
As Flisowska adds, the changes can not only be a challenge, but also an opportunity for Poland and our businesses. – The new regulations will lead to a heat pump boom across the EU. I think it would be worth taking advantage of them, producing them on a large scale in Poland and training the personnel of the installers – said.
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“Cinderella” will have to be replaced even earlier
However, before the entry into force of the new European regulations, many regions of Poland will be banned from using “soot”.
In two Polish regions such bans are already in force and in three voivodeships they will come into force from the beginning of next year. It is estimated that in Polish single-family homes there are still up to 3 million “pacifiers” awaiting replacement. However, these non-ecological stoves are often replaced by gas stoves.
Mateusz Madejski, journalist at Business Insider Polska