Poland: Heating season regulations and energy support updates

As the heating season approaches, several regulatory and financial updates are affecting Polish residents. Local authorities are conducting unannounced inspections of domestic heating systems between 6:00 and 22:00 to enforce anti-smog regulations. Homeowners must allow inspectors to check stoves, fireplaces, and fuel quality; refusal to permit entry is a criminal offense punishable by up to three years in prison.

Regarding financial support, certain seniors, including combatants and victims of war repression, are eligible for an energy allowance of 336.16 PLN per month as of March 2026. Additionally, residents in Gryfino may face heating costs increasing by approximately 27 percent following the transition from coal to gas at the Dolna Odra power plant in Nowy Czarnów.

Health experts warn that seniors should maintain indoor temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius to avoid health risks like increased blood pressure. Meanwhile, large-scale commercial facilities exceeding 2,000 square meters must complete their second mandatory technical inspection of the year by November 30.