As a result of the trial that was held before the European Court of Justice upon a motion of the Commission of the European Communities, the following judgment has been passed.

On 29 June 2018 the amendment to the act on renewable energy sources and certain other laws was published in the Journal of Laws (the "Amendment").

Poland's economic transformation in early 2026 has been characterized by comprehensive state-led reforms spanning deregulation, energy transition, labour enforcement, and infrastructure investment. The government has implemented nearly 200 deregulatory measures while simultaneously launching offshore wind projects and strengthening worker protections through enhanced labour inspectorate powers. This coordinated restructuring represents a strategic effort to reposition Poland's economy for sustainable growth

In the pursuit of climate neutrality by 2050, the European Union has set forth an ambitious vision encapsulated within the European Green Deal policy.

The President signed the amendment to the Excise Tax Act on August 27, 2015. The new regulations shall pass into law on January 1, 2016.

Gaz-Systems S.A. and Danish system operator Energinet recently completed the construction of the Baltic Pipe pipeline. Plesner advised Gaz-Systems throughout the entire project.

The location of the investment shall be determined pursuant to the local zoning plan. If the local zoning plan has not been adopted for a specific area, the location of the public investment shall be determined by a decision on determining the location of a public investment, whereas other investments by a decision on development conditions.

On 13 April 2015 the first drafts of two regulations which define the maximum volume and value of electricity generated in renewable energy source ("RES") to be auctioned in year 2016 were published.

On 7 May 2008, the President of the Energy Regulatory Authority applied to the European Commission for a declaration that the wholesale market for electricity generation and trading in Poland is a competitive market .

The acquisitions of Huta Łabędy and Nadwiślańska Spółka Energetyczna by Kompania Węglowa have both been approved by UOKiK, Poland’s competition authority.

On September 9, 2015, the Act of 12 June 2015 on Greenhouse Gas Emission's Allowances Trading System entered into force in Poland.

A short draft amendment to the Renewable Energy Sources Act of 20 February 2015 ("RES Act") has just been published by the Polish Parliament.

With war in Ukraine, post-pandemic economic and social disruptions, and soaring inflation and energy prices, the shift to renewable energy sources is accelerating.

On February 19, 2016, the Law and Justice Party brought to the Sejm (lower chamber of the Parliament) a project of an Act on wind turbines investments.

An amendment to the Polish Zoning Act came into force on 24 September 2023. The general plan will replace the study of conditions and directions of spatial development...

The European Commission’s decision to reduce carbon emission allowances by 26.7% in Poland’s National Allocation Plan for 2008-2012 ("NAP") has been ruled invalid by the ECJ Court of First Instance ("CFI").

As businesses face increasing pressure from various ESG-related factors, sustainability is becoming a non-negotiable requirement. With 2024 marking the first fiscal year under the European Union's ESG

The new regulation is upcoming in Polish RES sector in 2021 and it is expected that the amendment will come into force this year… soon.

Any failure to comply with the Act's requirements may result in the imposition of severe penalties.

On 3 August 2008, it became possible for utility businesses to impose transmission easements on properties to facilitate the supply and/or removal of liquid, steam, gas or electric energy.