Training on quality management system for biomass heating plants
Every year biomass is becoming more and more popular as a raw material in the thermal energy sector. On 30th March this year, our Association, as part of the ENTRAIN project, organised a training on quality management in biomass-fired district heating plants.
The event started with a short welcome and introduction of the participants to the topic of the meeting and the scope of the ENTRAIN project, its results and implemented activities were presented. Then the issue of quality management was raised, which consists of supervising all the activities and tasks that must be performed to maintain the desired level of quality in specific companies and organisations. The guidelines of ISO 9001, the principles, objectives and benefits of its implementation were presented, and examples were given of existing heating plants that have already implemented a quality management system in their enterprises.
4th meeting of the Polish Regional Stakeholder Advisory Group within the ENTRAIN project
On 23 March 2022 the fourth and last meeting of the Regional Stakeholder Advisory Group, established under the ENTRAIN project, took place in the Płońsk City Hall. The attendees were the representatives of the city of Płońsk, PEC in Płońsk, Social Housing Association, Płońsk Energy Foundation and universities. Members of the Regional Stakeholder Advisory Group are also involved in the activities of the Płońsk Energy Cluster.
The mayor of Płońsk Andrzej Pietrasik has officialy opened the meeting and welcomed the guests. Then he spoke about the numerous activities of PEC in Płońsk, which is a good example of a cogeneration plant utilising local renewable energy sources.
Bielsko-Biała launches the energy advisory program for inhabitants
Bielsko-Biała has been protecting the climate and caring for the welfare of its inhabitants by implementing various measures for saving energy and environmental resources for many years. In the face of constantly rising energy prices and increasing energy demand in the city, solutions which allow to build energy-saving habits in a simple way and to implement positive changes are of particular importance.
Within the framework of the ENERGIA NA MIARĘ (en. TAILORED ENERGY MEASURES) program carried out by our Association in cooperation with the City Office in Bielsko-Biała, the inhabitants of apartments and houses in the city will be able to take part, free of charge, in a comprehensive advisory process concerning rational use of energy. During individual meetings with an energy advisor they will receive a set of personalized tips and recommendations to reduce energy consumption without financial outlays and an Energy Package - a set of devices facilitating the implementation of the proposed solutions (i.e. energy-saving light bulbs, aerators, heat insulating mats, etc.).
Recruitment for the EPAH Technical Assistance Programme for local authorities extended until 15 March this year
Local authorities and organisations cooperating with them aiming at reducing and eliminating energy poverty in their municipality have more time to apply and receive technical assistance from experts and the team of Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH).
Until 6.00 pm. on March 15th this year interested parties can apply for technical assistance (expert support), lasting up to 9 months, which will enable them to more effectively plan and implement activities for people at risk of or affected by energy poverty.
Once registered on the website, applicants will be able to access and complete the online application form, which will take no more than two days.
We invite you to register and take advantage of the EPAH Technical Assistance Programme.
Summary of the fourth local training organised within the ENTRAIN project
Optimisation and operation of small district heating networks using renewable energy sources was the topic of the fourth local training organised within the ENTRAIN: Enhancing renewable heat planning for improving the air quality of communities project, funded by the Interreg Central Europe programme. The event took place on 15 February 2022 and was the last of a series of four training courses, each dedicated to different aspect of district heating.
The training started with a short welcome and introduction of participants to the subject matter of the meeting as well as the scope of the ENTRAIN project, under which we met, was presented.
Representatives of heating companies about barriers to the development of the sector and ways to overcome them
Within the ENTRAIN project, the aim of which is to increase competence of public authorities in the field of elaboration and implementation of local strategies and plans for development of small heating systems, using renewable energy sources, a survey among representatives of heating companies has been conducted. The aim of the survey was to determine the condition of district heating in Poland, therefore the questions concerned among others the most important barriers of its development, needed legal changes or necessary forms of financial support.
Płońsk for development of low-carbon economy and use of renewable energy
We would like to invite you to watch the video promoting the activities of the City of Płońsk in the field of sustainable energy, development of low-emission economy and the use of renewable energy sources. For years, Płońsk has been active in the field of climate and air protection, thus improving the quality of life of its citizens.
Fourth training organized under the ENTRAIN project
We are pleased to invite you to participate in a training course on the optimization and development of small district heating networks using renewable energy sources, organized within the framework of the ENTRAIN project, funded by the Interreg Central Europe program. The event will take place on February 15, 2022, from 10:00 - 12:30, and will be conducted in an online format (via the Zoom Webinar platform).
How to prevent energy poverty? – new Technical Assistance Programme for local authorities
Striving for climate neutrality by 2050, while ensuring social justice, is a key element of the European Green Deal – the EU’s leading development strategy to ensure its climate and citizen-friendly growth. One of the aims of the strategy is to ensure the decarbonisation of the European economy while protecting EU citizens, which becomes even more important in the context of rising energy prices. Implementing the European Green Deal therefore means, among other things, combating inequality and energy poverty. To support this, the European Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) was launched in 2021. Its main task is to help local authorities and their partners to analyse the problem in their area and plan local actions that will help to reduce energy poverty and, in the long term eliminate it and accelerate a just transition of the different EU regions. The Hub works with subject matter experts and gathers valuable knowledge, experience and good practice that can be useful to other local authorities and stakeholders in tackling energy poverty.
The third local training organized within the ENTRAIN project
Environmental aspects related to the development of small district heating networks based on renewable energy sources were the topic of the third local training organised within the international project ENTRAIN: Enhancing renewable heat planning for improving the air quality of communities, financed by the Interreg Central Europe programme. The event took place on 25 January 2022 in an online format and is part of a series of four training, where each focusing on a different aspect of district heating.
The event was opened by Patrycja Płonka - Project Manager of the Association of Municipalities Polish Network "Energie Cités", who welcomed and introduced the participants to the topic of the meeting. After the introductory words, Anna Fijas, also a project manager in PNEC, presented the activities of the Association and the detailed scope of the ENTRIAN project - its objectives, stages and activities that have been carried out.
