Businesses and farmers face higher electricity bills unless they submit public aid declarations by June 30, 2026.
Deadline for Documentation Consequences
Electricity was cheaper due to public aid. Now, the state is verifying who actually qualified. June 30, 2026, will decide electricity bills for firms and farmers. The legislature gave them extra time, but with reason.
The maximum energy price applied from July 1 to December 31, 2024, was treated as public aid or de minimis aid. Any such aid must be documented on paper.
Why the Public Aid Declaration Matters
The maximum price wasn’t an automatic discount. It was a conditional aid mechanism. The state lowered energy prices but requires confirmation that the support stayed within allowable limits. Without documentation, the supplier cannot legally recognize the aid and must revert to contract terms.
Risks of Higher Bills and Retroactive Charges
Consequences extend beyond one higher bill. Suppliers must recalculate usage based on contractual prices, often much higher than the legal cap. Energy companies warn: missing declarations mean bill revisions. For energy-intensive firms, this could mean tens of thousands of Polish zloty.
Submitting the Declaration to Preserve Maximum Price
The process is simpler than feared. Submit information about received public aid to the electricity supplier from whom the customer used the maximum price in the second half of 2024. Use the template published in the Public Information Bulletin. This takes minutes and involves real money.
Rural Obligations Beyond Large Farms
The mandate applies not only to standard firms. Agricultural producers who used the maximum energy price must also submit information or a correction, regardless of operation size. Many farmers assumed the preferential price was automatic; without proof, it can be withdrawn.
