Determinants of Decarbonisation in the Transformation of the Energy Sector: The Case of Poland
Magdalena Wójcik-Jurkiewicz,
Marzena Czarnecka,
Grzegorz Kinelski,
Beata Sadowska and
Katarzyna Bilińska-Reformat
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Magdalena Wójcik-Jurkiewicz: Department of Accounting, Institute of Management, College of Management Sciences and Quality, Cracow University of Economics, 31-510 Kraków, Poland
Marzena Czarnecka: Department of Law and Insurance, College of Finance, University of Economics Katowice, 40-287 Katowice, Poland
Katarzyna Bilińska-Reformat: Department of Marketing Management and Tourism, College of Management, University of Economics Katowice, 40-287 Katowice, Poland
Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 5, 1-22
Abstract:
This paper aims to identify the determinants of the decarbonisation processes in Poland within the scope of energy transformation. The purpose of the study is to identify how the public perceives decarbonisation determinants in order to develop a sustainable energy strategy for Poland. The transition of the energy market to low-carbon technology is a policy challenge. Governments must implement policies that are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, but, most of all, socially acceptable. Social acceptance risk plays a significant role in Poland, influencing the decarbonisation process. In Poland’s case, the coal share is decreasing, but it is still the most important fuel for electricity production. This process of decarbonisation is a fundamental influence on the transformation of the energy sector in Poland. The social perception of solutions that can be applied was examined. The Polish natural environment is poisoned. Poles suffer from diseases related to the burning of coal for energy production. Societal awareness, how people perceive the government’s actions, and what they expect in this regard is crucial.
Keywords: decarbonisation; energy transition; low-carbon technology; energy policy; climate change (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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