Analysis, opinions, dialogue.

Acting for the energy transition

To be or not to be continued?

Analysis of the Just Transition Fund implementation across six EU countries

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Forum Energii - O nas

We are a European and interdisciplinary
think tank from Poland.

We created Forum Energii to provide reliable knowledge and support the energy transition. 

We initiate dialogue, propose proven solutions based on knowledge and reliable data, and look after our country's and Europe's energy security. We inspire action for a fair, secure and effective energy transition. We carry out our mission through analysis, opinion and dialogue. We propose changes that are socially and economically justified.

Our vision is a climate-neutral world where energy is zero-carbon based and accessible to everyone.

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Our Programmes

Power

We identify the most important challenges facing the power sector in Poland and globally. We analyse how to safely and cost-effectively change the generation mix and how to plan the energy transition process to use renewable sources and other zero-carbon technologies. We describe the technical and economic feasibility of the energy transition in an accessible way. 

 

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Heating

The heating sector in Poland comprises hundreds of district heating systems and millions of individual heating appliances. Today, these are mostly outdated and inefficient. In the programme, we are looking for optimal solutions- those that will ensure access to heat and at the same time lead to climate neutrality and improved air quality in Poland.

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Industry

We analyse the broad industrial sector from both a climate-energy and social-economy perspective. We identify the potential for electrification and other technological processes in various industries, changes to which will enable rapid and cost-acceptable reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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Energy Transition Financing

The energy transition is a very expensive process. It therefore requires very thoughtful measures and rational investment financing. In this programme, we suggest how to spend available funds wisely and for the right purposes.

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International
Programme

The energy transition has an international dimension - on several levels, although the starting point and specifics of each country are different. We operate in a world full of dependencies. In the International Program, we create and propose solutions that enhance energy security, support technology development, digitalization and knowledge sharing.

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European programme

Poland has been an integral part of the European Union for many years, and a large part of climate and energy regulations originate in Brussels. That is why we are also active at the EU level in selected areas that are key to us. Not only do we propose solutions, but we also closely monitor processes and analyse how they will affect the energy sector, industry and households.

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People, Cities, Regions

We create and promote solutions to ensure that the transition away from fossil fuels benefits all citizens and citizens, including those who are less well-off and experience various types of exclusion. We combine local action with the shaping of effective national policies, aiming for a transformation that improves the quality of life of citizens.

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Power

We identify the most important challenges facing the power sector in Poland and globally. We analyse how to safely and cost-effectively change the generation mix and how to plan the energy transition process to use renewable sources and other zero-carbon technologies. We describe the technical and economic feasibility of the energy transition in an accessible way. 

 

Find out more

Heating

The heating sector in Poland comprises hundreds of district heating systems and millions of individual heating appliances. Today, these are mostly outdated and inefficient. In the programme, we are looking for optimal solutions- those that will ensure access to heat and at the same time lead to climate neutrality and improved air quality in Poland.

Find out more

Industry

We analyse the broad industrial sector from both a climate-energy and social-economy perspective. We identify the potential for electrification and other technological processes in various industries, changes to which will enable rapid and cost-acceptable reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Find out more

Energy Transition Financing

The energy transition is a very expensive process. It therefore requires very thoughtful measures and rational investment financing. In this programme, we suggest how to spend available funds wisely and for the right purposes.

Find out more

International
Programme

The energy transition has an international dimension - on several levels, although the starting point and specifics of each country are different. We operate in a world full of dependencies. In the International Program, we create and propose solutions that enhance energy security, support technology development, digitalization and knowledge sharing.

Find out more

European programme

Poland has been an integral part of the European Union for many years, and a large part of climate and energy regulations originate in Brussels. That is why we are also active at the EU level in selected areas that are key to us. Not only do we propose solutions, but we also closely monitor processes and analyse how they will affect the energy sector, industry and households.

Find out more

People, Cities, Regions

We create and promote solutions to ensure that the transition away from fossil fuels benefits all citizens and citizens, including those who are less well-off and experience various types of exclusion. We combine local action with the shaping of effective national policies, aiming for a transformation that improves the quality of life of citizens.

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Publications

Monthly Magazine

How is the structure of electricity production in Poland changing? What emissions are involved? How are raw material prices evolving? Here is a summary of the most important data from the electricity industry. Updated monthly.

Power Power Renewables Analysis Energy prices

Fact-checking energy transition thinking: stories from Poland and China

International cooperation is essential for advancing the energy transition and sharing knowledge across countries. To strengthen dialogue and exchange experiences, Forum Energii and Agora Energy China are implementing a joint project: Fact-checking energy transition thinking: stories from Poland and China. Poland has valuable experience to share as coal production and consumption continue to decline. China, as the world’s largest coal consumer and a leading producer of renewable energy technologies, plays a central role in shaping the future of the global energy transition. This project is an opportunity to learn from each other, fact-check assumptions and better understand how different countries are navigating the shift from coal-based systems towards clean energy economies – and the role of just transition policies in making this shift socially and economically sustainable. 

International cooperation International Programme

To be or not to be continued? Analysis of the Just Transition Fund implementation across six EU countries

We are now at the midpoint of the current Multiannual Financial Framework. Looking back at the implementation to date, it is important to acknowledge that the Just Transition Mechanism, and in particular the Just Transition Fund (JTF), were new instruments that required significant institutional and administrative adjustments from all stakeholders. The regulation establishing the JTF was adopted in June 2021. The majority of the Territorial Just Transition Plans (TJTPs) had been approved by the European Commission by the end of 2022, with only the Bulgarian one completed in 2023. At this point, the programming of the JTF was effectively finished and implementation could finally commence.

People, Cities, Regions Report

A New European Union Budget Framework. Will it accelerate Poland’s low-carbon energy modernisation?

Negotiations on the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 are now underway. At the same time, Poland has initiated preparing its National and Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP), which will determine how future EU resources are programmed and distributed domestically. The stakes extend well beyond the overall size of the budget. The key question is whether, in a context of fiscal constraints and revised national programming rules, EU funds will be channelled into long-term, system-critical investments or diverted toward projects that are easier to implement or less contentious politically. Poland’s future economic growth will depend on the coherence of its investment framework and the accompanying reforms. Together, these factors will determine whether EU funding accelerates the energy transition and strengthens long-term competitiveness. Poland’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)1 should serve as the primary reference point for programming. Alignment between the MFF and the NECP will be decisive in turning EU funds into an instrument of real economic transformation, rather than a mechanism for short-term spending.

European Programme Financing Analysis

Capacity at any cost? What has Poland achieved through 10 years of work on the capacity market?

Nearly a decade ago, the first work began on the concept of a capacity market in Poland. For the European Commission, it was a support mechanism for electricity producers. For the transmission system operator, it is a vital part of the energy market, providing tools to maintain required reserves and mitigate the risk of capacity shortages. Today, we can summarise the effects and the scale of the costs of the capacity market’s operation in Poland for the years 2021 to 2046—approximately PLN 200 billion. This means that the discussion on energy security cannot be limited solely to capacity itself. Security should also be understood as the ability to deliver electricity to consumers at all times and the certainty that this energy will be affordable. In view of the announcements regarding the continuation of support through the capacity market, a key question arises: is Poland achieving its goal of capacity adequacy and security of supply effectively, or rather is it entrenching a “capacity at any cost” approach?

Power Power Analysis

Modernisation or marginalisation. How can industrial electrification ensure security, competitiveness and economic growth for Poland?

Industry plays a crucial role in the Polish economy, accounting for 23% of GDP and providing employment for more than 3 million people. Poland is also one of the most industrialised countries in the European Union and represents an important link in European supply chains. At the same time, Polish industry is falling behind in the competitiveness race. The sector’s strong dependence on imported fossil fuels, which raises the risks in energy security and independence, combined with the progressing decarbonisation of the economy, means that without investment in modern technologies Polish companies may be less competitive than businesses from China and the United States. As shown in the latest report by Forum Energii, Modernisation or marginalisation. How can industrial electrification ensure Poland’s security, competitiveness, and economic growth for Poland?, technological solutions enabling the electrification of more than 60% of heat currently used in manufacturing industry are already available. Their implementation would permanently reduce the sector’s dependence on gas and coal prices, thereby strengthening its competitiveness.

Industry Industry Report
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Events 

Webinar | “Energy Transition in Poland: Yearbook 2026" webinar on the state of the Polish energy transition – based on data from Forum Energii report

Forum Energii warmly invites you to join our upcoming webinar, during which our experts will present the key findings from Forum Energii’s flagship report, Energy Transition in Poland. 2026 Yearbook. The latest edition of the Yearbook provides a comprehensive overview of the past year across four key areas: Poland’s energy market, the National Power System, energy commodities, and the impact of the energy sector on the climate and greenhouse gas emissions. 

When 9 September 2026, at 15:00 do 9 September 2026, at 16:00
Where Click Meeting

Conference summary | Energize EU. 2026 Energy Security Outlook

Forum Energii is organizing the "Energize EU. 2026 Energy Security Outlook" conference on Wednesday, June 24. The event will focus on key reforms necessary to enhance energy security, build resilience, and minimise transformation costs, while highlighting Poland's progress in coal reduction and renewable expansion. Bringing together policymakers and experts, the conference will outline priorities for the next phase of EU-Poland energy cooperation within the current geopolitical context. 

When 24 June 2026, at 09:30
Where Centrum Nauki Kopernik, Warsaw
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