The deadlines for replacing old boilers that do not meet ecodesign are approaching inexorably. Do you know by when you need to replace your old stove? We want to share with you information on the dates of boiler replacement in individual provinces. We have prepared an article for you that contains all the relevant details.
If you currently have a solid fuel boiler that does not meet at least class 3 standards, it is time to replace it. These boilers do not meet any ecological standards, and the substances emitted by such devices are not regulated. It should be emphasized that the main cause of air pollution in Poland, including harmful smog, is "low emission", coming mainly from the burning of coal and wood in households.
If you have a class 3 or 4 wood or coal boiler, you must replace it by January 1, 2028. As for space heaters, including fireplaces, from January 1, 2023, only devices that meet ecodesign requirements or have a thermal efficiency of at least 80% can be used.
If your old boiler needs replacing, you have several options to choose from. You can replace it with a pellet, wood or coal boiler, gas heating, electric heating, heat pump, light fuel oil boiler, provided that they meet the ecodesign requirements.
Boiler replacement times vary by state, so it's important that you familiarize yourself with the relevant regulations in your location. Replacing your old boilers with greener appliances as soon as possible is an important step in fighting air pollution and protecting our planet.
Remember that replacing the boiler will not only benefit the environment, but also your home comfort and your wallet. Modern and ecological solutions can provide more effective and economical heating. Do not hesitate to take action and check what deadlines and requirements apply in your region so that you can enjoy clean air and a modern heating system.
The deadlines for replacing boilers in Poland are set by the relevant state institutions. The main role in this process is played by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, which develops and introduces regulations on eco-design and emission standards for heating devices.
The Ministry of Climate and Environment is based on the European Union guidelines on energy efficiency and emission reduction. On the basis of these guidelines and analyzes on the state of air pollution in Poland, the ministry determines the categories of boilers, replacement dates and ecological requirements that must be met by new heating devices.
In addition, local governments, voivodeship environmental protection funds and other institutions may also have an impact on the timing of boiler replacement in individual regions. They can introduce additional financial support programs for homeowners who choose to replace their old and more polluting boilers with new, greener appliances.
It is important to follow the messages and information of the Ministry of Climate and Environment and local authorities to stay up to date with applicable regulations and deadlines for replacing boilers in your region.
Województwo DOLNOŚLĄSKIE |
• until June 30, 2024. boilers below class 3 should be replaced,
• until June 30, 2028. 3rd and 4th class boilers should be replaced,
• from July 1, 2028. local space heaters must meet ecodesign requirements,
• separate resolution for the commune of Wrocław and health resorts,
Województwo KUJAWSKO-POMORSKIE |
• until December 31, 2023. non-class boilers should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2027. class 3 and 4 boilers should be replaced,
• from January 1, 2024. boilers that meet eco-project requirements can be used,
Województwo LUBELSKIE |
• until December 31, 2023. non-class boilers and class 1 and 2 boilers should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2026. class 3 and 4 boilers should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2029. class 5 boilers should be replaced with eco-design compliant ones,
• from May 1, 2021. it is required to use solid fuel installations in newly built buildings with access to the heating or gas network,
Województwo LUBUSKIE |
• until December 31, 2025. all boilers must meet the requirements of class 5,
• until December 31, 2026. all local space heating must meet ecodesign requirements,
• separate resolutions for Zielona Góra and Gorzów Wielkopolski - from January 1, 2023. ban on the use of class 5 boilers, stoves and fireplaces or those that do not meet the requirements,
Województwo ŁÓDZKIE |
• until December 31, 2022. non-class boilers should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2027. 3rd and 4th class boilers should be replaced,
• from January 1, 2026. only eco-design space heaters can be operated,
Województwo MAŁOPOLSKIE |
• until December 31, 2023. below 3 classes should be listed,
• until December 31, 2026. 3rd and 4th class boilers should be replaced,
• from January 1, 2023. space heaters that meet ecodesign requirements or with an efficiency greater than 80% should be used,
Województwo MAZOWIECKIE |
• until December 31, 2023. non-class boilers should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2027. class 3 and 4 boilers should be replaced,
• from July 1, 2028. local space heaters must comply with all ecodesign standards or older ones must be equipped with dust extraction,
Województwo OPOLSKIE |
• until December 31, 2029. boilers below class 3 should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2031. 3rd and 4th class boilers should be replaced,
• from January 1, 2036. local space heaters must meet ecodesign requirements, and older ones must have an efficiency of at least 80% or be equipped with dust extraction to the ecodesign level,
Województwo PODKARPACKIE |
• until December 31, 2023. boilers whose age is from 5 to 10 years should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2025. all non-class boilers should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2027. 3rd and 4th class boilers should be replaced,
• from January 1, 2023. local space heaters must meet ecodesign requirements or have an efficiency above 80%,
Województwo POMORSKIE |
• until August 31, 2024. boilers below class 3 should be replaced,
• until August 31, 2026. 3rd and 4th class boilers should be replaced,
• until June 30, 2035. class 5 boilers should be replaced with boilers that meet the ecodesign requirements,
• from September 1, 2024. only eco-design fireplaces and stoves can be used,
In the first place, residents who have such an opportunity are required to connect to the municipal heating or gas network,
Województwo ŚLĄSKIE |
• until December 31, 2023. replace the boilers you know is 5 to 10 years old,
• until December 31, 2025. non-class boilers should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2027. 3rd and 4th classes should be mentioned,
• from January 1, 2023. local space heaters must meet ecodesign requirements or have an efficiency of more than 80%,
Województwo ŚWIĘTOKRZYSKIE |
• until June 30, 2023. boilers below class 3 should be replaced,
• until June 30, 2024. 3rd and 4th class boilers should be replaced,
• from July 1, 2026. ban on the use of solid fuel heating devices, if there is a possibility of connection to the gas or heating network,
Województwo WARMIŃSKO-MAZURSKIE I PODLASKIE |
• no anti-smog resolution
Województwo WIELKOPOLSKIE |
• until December 31, 2023. all boilers below class 3 should be replaced,
• by December 31, 2027. 3rd and 4th class boilers should be replaced,
• from January 1, 2026. replace local space heaters with those that meet ecodesign requirements,
• separate resolutions for Poznań and Kalisz,
Województwo ZACHODNIOPOMORSKIE |
• until December 31, 2023. all boilers below class 3 should be replaced,
• until December 31, 2027. class 3 and 4 boilers should be replaced,
• from January 1, 2026. space heaters should be replaced with those that meet the minimum levels of seasonal energy efficiency and pollutant emission standards for seasonal space heating,
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