21-1-2013
Local community from Pelplin scored a major success in the dispute with the Elektrownia Polnoc power plant (EP) investor
Citizens of Pelplin, a commune in northern Poland, 60km from Gdansk, won a chance to reverse the final building permit for Elektrownia Polnoc (EP), a company owned by Kulczyk Investments - a holding established by Jan Kulczyk, one of the richest people in Poland. Read more »
29-11-2012
To be or not to be: The Elektrownia Północ power plant
Although Poland is slowly becoming a lonely island in its relentless fight to keep the coal-fired production of energy, it is mainly those investments in which the National Treasury is involved that are supported by Poland’s government. Elektronia Północ is absent from the list of the country’s most important investments that were enlisted by Poland’s Minister of State Treasury, Mr. Budzanowski. The fate of the units at Rajkowy remains undecided. It is known that at least seven other large coal-fired energy investments will not be built, or that they will instead utilize different technologies. Read more »
8-11-2012
No free CO2 emmissions for Elektrownia Północ power plant
The European Commission ruled on 13 July 2012 to provide temporary allowances amounting to over PLN 404 million for power plants in Poland. However, over 30 of the planned investments in the energy sector will not be financed this way, including the Elektrownia Północ power plant. Once these establishments are completed and operational, they may be entitled to free CO2 emissions allowances. However, as with other utilities, the money saved this way may only be spent on modernization and clean technologies. The Polish government accepted the decision and did not appeal the ruling. Read more »
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Why do the environmentalists protest against new coal-fired power plants in Poland? Don’t we need energy?
Environmentalists have been protesting against energy solutions in recent years because the proposed energy sources are often extremely harmful to the environment, and often to economy – they are far too expensive or unprofitable and ineffective. Informing the public about such potential harm is a matter of civic responsibility. Poland remains a democratic country, its law allows for social dialogue and civic participation. Every decision should follow the regulations in force and take into account all potential environmental impacts. That is why any responsible person who suspects the proposed solutions may be invalid or against the law should speak out − just as any citizen wishing to influence their country’s future should vote. The social organizations have been also calling for development of clean energy projects based on renewable energy. Such projects will not only ensure country’s energy independence but will also contribute to the region’s development and environmental protection.
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