While many expected an energy voucher return in 2025, The Ministry of Climate and Environment confirmed that it would not be possible. alternatively of the voucher, the government decided to extend the freezing of electricity prices to 2025 as well. This was established in November 2024 by the economical Committee of the Council of Ministers and enshrined in the amended Act.
The freezing of electricity prices means that, although a power levy will be added to the accounts again, the cost of energy itself will stay limited by government decisions. This means that households do not gotta fear advanced electricity prices in 2025.
According to the Central Statistical Office (GUS), in 2024 the average monthly electricity consumption in households was around 240 kWh. In turn, the average electricity price in 2024 was about PLN 0.75 per kWh.
Government decisions on the freezing of electricity prices and the deficiency of continuation of the power voucher are crucial for households that can number on lower electricity costs in 2025. According to the data of the Ministry of Climate and Environment, freezing of electricity prices can save households up to PLN 300-400 per year.
However, it is worth remembering that the freezing of electricity prices is not a solution to the full problem of advanced electricity prices. The government should proceed to work on energy marketplace improvement and support for entrepreneurs and households who want to invest in renewable energy sources.
In 2025 households can besides number on support from NGOs and companies that offer renewable energy solutions. 1 specified solution is simply a photovoltaic panel that can be mounted on roofs of buildings and make energy in a clean and ecological way.
According to the Polish Agency for Enterprise improvement (PARP), in 2024 more than 20,000 households invested in the photovoltaic panel, which means an increase of 25% compared to 2023. This shows that households are increasingly curious in investing in renewable energy sources and reducing their carbon footprint.
For more information on the freezing of electricity prices and support for households, you can contact the Ministry of Climate and Environment or the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development.
