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TFE Poland: Modernising District Heating in Poland through Strategic Development Plans

by Linda Bertelsen
TFE Poland - Modernising District Heating in Poland through Strategic Development Plans

The project addresses the critical need for modernisation of Poland’s district heating (DH) systems, which remain heavily reliant on coal and lack energy efficiency. The initiative aims to support Polish district heating utilities in creating strategic development plans that outline their transition to sustainable, efficient, and low-carbon heating systems.

Deliverables

  • A series of masterclass workshops (both online and in-person) focusing on developing and improving strategic development plans for the Polish district heating utilities.
  • Two key outputs: a comprehensive strategic development plan for PEC Ostroda and an advanced decarbonisation roadmap for the frontrunner city of Gliwice.
  • Collaboration with Polish and Danish technical experts to explore innovative solutions and accelerate the planning process.

Participants

The project is a collaborative effort involving:

  • Danish and Polish Utilities and Consultants: VEKS, Artelia A/S
  • Associations and Authorities: Polish DH Association (IGCP) and the Royal Danish Embassy in Warsaw.
  • Local Governments: The municipalities of Gliwice and Ostroda.
  • Project Facilitators: Danish Board of District Heating (DBDH), providing project coordination and dissemination.

Funding

The project is financed by the ”Tilskudspulje til Fremme af Energieksportindsatsen Programme” of the Danish Energy Agency. It leverages Danish expertise and fosters partnerships to support Poland’s green transition.

Project Diary

FACTS ABOUT THE PROJECT

Title: TFE Poland: Modernising District Heating in Poland through Strategic Development Plans

In collaboration with:

  • VEKS
  • Artelia
  • The Polish DH Association (IGCP)
  • The Royal Danish Embassy in Warsaw
  • The municipality of Gliwice
  • The municipality of Ostroda

Funded by: ”Tilskudspulje til Fremme af Energieksportindsatsen Programme” of the Danish Energy Agency
Duration (status): May 2024 – May 2025 (ACTIVE)
DBDH contacts: Lesia Logvynenko

MEET THE PROJECT PARTICIPANTS

Lesia Logvynenko
Project Manager, DBDH
Lars Gullev
Senior Consultant, VEKS
Mathias Vestergaard Steenstrup
District Heating Project Leader, Artelia
Krzysztof Szaliński
President of the Management Board at PEC-Gliwice Sp. z o. o.
Wojciech Zalewski
President of the Management Board of Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej sp. z o.o. in Ostróda
Izabela Jakobsen
Team Leader Energy | Senior Commercial Advisor at Royal Danish Embassy in Warsaw - The Trade Council of Denmark
Bogusław Regulski
Vicepresident of board at Chamber of Commerce Polish District Heating
Katarzyna K.
Director of City Development Bureau at Municipality of Gliwice