More than two dozen non-governmental organisations, businesses and think tanks have signed an open letter addressed to Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka calling for accelerated work on Poland’s energy transition plan, and for the swift adoption of the updated National Energy and Climate Plan. 

The updated results of analyses for the active energy transition scenario (WAM), presented in the NECP update, show the scale of challenges and opportunities related to both the transition itself and climate protection. For the transition to become a reality, a multilateral discussion on adapting the Polish economy to the changing regulatory and technological environment is necessary. Importantly, this applies not only to the power industry and mining, which have been at the centre of the debate on transformation in Poland so far, but also to a number of other sectors facing far-reaching changes, including heating, industry, buildings, transport and agriculture. 

Therefore, the signatories of the open letter appeal to the management of the Ministry of Energy, headed by Minister Miłosz Motyka, to: 

1. Ensure rapid completion of work and adoption of the NECP so that the Plan can become a solid basis for making strategic energy and climate decisions and formulating further expected documents, 
2. Use the conclusions from the NECP when updating PEP2040 and sectoral strategies. The updated Plan contains important elements, such as detailed actions and the institutions responsible for their implementation. These should be reflected in the provisions of the Polish Energy Policy (PEP2040) and sectoral strategies (heating, industry, transport, buildings and fuels) 
3. Develop national analytical tools and energy system modelling. Work on the NECP revealed the need to invest in the development of a Polish analytical ecosystem, bringing together the administration, expert and non-governmental communities. Such a system would enable rapid updates of forecasts, scenario analysis and comparison of the results of different teams. 
4. Create a clear, inter-ministerial plan for the implementation of the energy transition strategy. The best analyses will not be effective without an effective implementation system. Therefore, the plan we propose should be clearly defined, regularly monitored and based on consistent indicators.
5. Strengthen institutional dialogue with stakeholders. Although the signatories welcome the developing cross-sectoral dialogue, they point to the need for its permanent, formal consolidation. 

The letter was signed by: ClientEarth Lawyers for the Earth Foundation, Frank Bold Foundation, Instrat Foundation, Institute for Sustainable Development Foundation, Reform Institute Foundation, Foundation for Efficient Energy Use, Stocznia Foundation, WWF Poland, HEAL Poland, Green Economy Institute, Climate Coalition, Polish Organisation for the Development of Heat Pump Technology, Polish Green Network, Polish Smog Alert, Polish Ecological Club Mazovia District, Polish Photovoltaic Association, Polish New Mobility Association, Project Tempo, Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Industry Association, EKO-UNIA Ecological Association, Renewable Energy Association, Renovation Wave Association, Polish Paper Manufacturers Association, Association of Heating Equipment Manufacturers and Importers, WRZOS Working Community of Social Organisations. 

The full text of the open letter sent on 6 October to the management of the Ministry of Energy is available in Polish language version to download.