No more coal or wood heating. Massive Changes Since 1 January

The coming year will be crucial for many regions in Poland, as on 1 January the bans on the usage of furnaces, popularly referred to as "cinders", enter into force. It is at midnight on the first day of the fresh year that the fresh regulations will apply in the area of half the territory of Poland.

Air contamination in Poland

High concentrations of p.m. 2.5 dust are a serious problem for air quality in Poland. By Page Data legartis.pl, between 2021 and 2022 12 Polish cities were at the forefront of the most polluted places in Europe.

Nowy Sącz is the highest place on the lewd list of localities in Poland, just behind it is Piotrków Trybunalski. another cities specified as Kraków, Łomża, Katowice, Tarnów and Zgierz are listed below.

The answer to the problem of smog in Poland is the fight against the alleged "diggers". statistic indicate that about 3 million furnaces stay in single-family homes, which have the worst parameters and request to be replaced.

Time's moving out.

Decisions taken by local authorities require home owners to exchange furnaces for another heating systems. Those who put off this change at the last minute can now face considerable difficulties, as any of the fresh regulations are almost at hand.

The upcoming changes will apply from the beginning of the coming year and will affect as many as 8 voivodships, which is half of Poland's area. Specifically, the changes from January will include:

• Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship
• Lublin Voivodeship
• Lubuskie Voivodeship
• Podkarpackie Voivodeship
• Pomeranian Voivodeship
• Silesian Voivodeship
• Greater Poland
• Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship.

Three further regions – Świętokrzyskie, Dolnośląskie and Małopolska – plan to introduce bans on Cinderellas in the spring or the second half of the coming year. The full ban on furnaces below class 5 will enter into force in 2028 throughout Poland.

Replacement of heating

By covering how to warm the home by depriving yourself of an illegal Cinderella, there are respective options. However, 1 of the main solutions gaining popularity late are heat pumps. The backing for them represented half of all applications for support from Clean Air, which clearly demonstrates their attractiveness as a fresh origin of heat. Another alternative, although somewhat little popular, are condensing gas boilers, which accounted for 33% of all requests from owners wishing to dispose of Cinderellas.

However, it is worth noting that not all regions prohibit the operation of furnaces below Class 5 at 1 time. Therefore, it is crucial to get acquainted with the timetable in force in a peculiar voivodship, which is best done by visiting the applicable offices dealing with the exchange of these devices.

Ignacy Michałowski

OSINT investigator with experience in global journalism projects. It has been publishing materials for over 20 years for the largest releases. In social activities he engaged in various projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of people, especially those of mediocre communities. He was besides active in the fight for human rights. Contact: [email protected]