Poland faces subsidy changes for gas boiler installations

New regulations regarding gas boiler installations and subsidies are causing concern among homeowners in Poland. While the European Union's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) does not mandate a mass decommissioning of existing gas boilers by 2030, it sets a long-term trajectory toward zero-emission buildings by 2050.

Starting January 1, 2025, EU member states are generally prohibited from providing public financial incentives for the installation of standalone fossil fuel boilers, such as those powered by natural gas, oil, or coal. In Poland, this change affects the ‘Czyste Powietrze’ (Clean Air) program. While gas boilers remain legal to install and use in both new and existing buildings until at least 2030, they will no longer be eligible for certain public subsidies.

The Polish Liquefied Gas Association (POGP) notes that the transition toward renewable sources—such as biomethane, biopropane, or hybrid systems—is the recommended path. Public sentiment remains divided, with research indicating that 51.5% of respondents support continued subsidies for gas boilers, reflecting disappointment over the loss of financial aid for these heating solutions.