Heating Voucher and Electricity Price Cap Extension
This act introduces a heating voucher for households using district heating to help cover heating costs. It sets out the rules for granting and paying this support, and extends mechanisms limiting electricity prices until the end of 2025. This means citizens can expect financial support for heating bills and stable electricity prices.
Key points
Introduction of a heating voucher for households using district heating, with income thresholds (3272.69 PLN for single-person, 2454.52 PLN per person for multi-person households).
The voucher amount depends on the heating price in the district heating system and is paid twice: for July-December 2025 (500-1750 PLN) and for the entire year 2026 (1000-3500 PLN).
Applications for the heating voucher must be submitted to the local mayor or city president within specified deadlines (November-December 2025 and July-August 2026).
The heating voucher will not be included in income calculations for other benefits, such as social assistance or supplementary benefits for persons unable to live independently, and is exempt from enforcement.
Extension of maximum electricity prices for eligible consumers until December 31, 2025, aiming to further limit increases in electricity bills.
Extension of the protective allowance until December 31, 2027, providing additional support for households in difficult financial situations.
95%
VOTING RESULTS
2025-09-12
For
410
Against
1
Abstain
19
Status:
Enacted
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