Eco-development
Who is a Virtual Prosumer? Settlement Rules in 2025
Using a photovoltaic installation grants the user the status of a prosumer. However, the current provisions of the Renewable Energy Sources Act distinguish between different types of renewable energy prosumers. As of July 2, 2025, in addition to individual, tenant, and collective prosumers, the virtual prosumer model also comes into effect. Who exactly are these users of photovoltaic systems, and what sets them apart from a "regular" prosumer?
Central Energy Market Information System – A Change in the Energy Market. What Does the Introduction of CSIRE Mean?
As of July 1, 2025, the Central Energy Market Information System (CSIRE) is operational in Poland. Although its full implementation will take place in a year’s time, we can already see whether the centralized transmission, storage, and sharing of electricity market data is actually working. What exactly is CSIRE, and how does it function?
Green Marketing for Companies – How to Implement It?
Environmental protection, conscious care for preserving its values and biodiversity, promoting pro-environmental attitudes, and optimizing business activities are the key principles of green marketing. When companies define areas for development and create strategic and operational plans, their implementation can help eliminate the destructive impact on the planet. At this stage, questions and doubts often arise - What exactly is green marketing?
Green building certifications overview: LEED, BREEAM, WELL and other
In the mid-1980s, media attention focused on tragedies such as the Chernobyl nuclear explosion, the Bophal disaster in India, and the Exxon Valdez spill. As economic development increasingly interfered with the environment, people began to look for ways to make building structures safer. This is how the concept of Green Building was born. What certifications can companies planning infrastructure apply for today, and why invest in green building?
What Is a Passive House? Key Principles and Benefits
Passive houses are a symbol of a sustainable approach to construction, considering both human and environmental needs. Thanks to low energy demand and high user comfort, they are gaining increasing recognition worldwide. What exactly is a passive house? What design principles must be followed? What technologies are used in this type of construction? What role does renewable energy play in these buildings? And most importantly—what benefits come from choosing a passive house?
Energy efficiency of heat pumps - what is worth knowing?
Heat pumps are, next to photovoltaics, one of the most popular technologies using renewable energy sources. By transferring thermal energy from the so-called “bottom source” - the ground, air or a body of water - it is possible to heat a building at a much lower cost than using classic CO. However, the energy efficiency of a heat pump can vary depending on a whole range of factors. What affects the efficiency of a heat pump and can this parameter be improved?
Carbon Credits – What Is Their Role in Combating Climate Change?
Mitigating and preventing climate change are goals that require decisive and large-scale action. One of the key elements of the global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is the Carbon Credit system. It serves as an incentive mechanism that promotes the use of renewable energy and reduces the negative environmental impact of businesses.
EMAS – A Complete Guide to Environmental Certification
Companies and government agencies are increasingly requiring their partners to demonstrate proper care for the environment. Entrepreneurs who want to show they are consciously and responsibly taking the green path—and avoid accusations of greenwashing—may choose to implement the EMAS certification. But what exactly is EMAS and what benefits does it offer?
Electricity – everything you need to know about it
Moc prądu to jedno z kluczowych pojęć w elektroenergetyce i elektronice. Dobrze je znać zarówno prowadząc gospodarstwo domowe, jak i przedsiębiorstwo. Dzięki znajomości tego zagadnienia można zrozumieć, w jaki sposób efektywnie zarządzać zużyciem energii elektrycznej, żeby zarówno urządzenia elektryczne, jak i całe instalacje służyły nam jak najdłużej w pełnej wydajności. Dlaczego moc prądu ma duże znaczenie dla naszej codzienności? Jak przeliczać moc na zużycie prądu? I dlaczego nie tylko inżynierowie powinni wiedzieć z „czym się ją je”? O tym w poniższym artykule.
ISO 50001 Standard. How Does It Improve Energy Efficiency in a Company?
For many companies, the use of a significant amount of energy in daily operations is critical to their business. To ensure that an organization operates in an optimized and highly efficient manner, it should consider adopting one of the standardized management systems. One such system is the ISO 50001 standard. What are its principles, and why is it worth implementing?
How to Implement the ISO 14001 Standard in Your Company? A Practical Guide
ISO 14001 is an international standard that defines a set of requirements necessary to create an effective environmental management system. Its purpose is to support organizations in mitigating their negative impact on the natural environment while helping them maintain operational efficiency. Implementing ISO 14001 is becoming increasingly popular among businesses due to the crucial role that environmental policies play in a company's reputation and competitiveness. It is also a growing requirement from key stakeholders, including investors and consumers.