Auswirkung der letzten Gesetzesänderungen auf Energiepreise für Haushalte in Polen

Abstract

The liberalization of the electricity market, in terms of creating a guarantee of free choice of energy supplier for the consumer, requires public authorities to intervene in the prices of energy transmission and distribution services. However, the question is how much intervention is necessary and in what situations it can occur. This article looks at the regulation of household electricity prices in Poland (tariff setting) and then, by presenting the legislative changes in 2018 and 2019, shows how much state intervention in the Polish electricity market has come to pass since then, in particular, intervention in the setting of energy prices. The article assesses these measures and analyses the provisions of the Act on the compensation of energy companies by a state fund in relation to state aid issues. It also attempts to answer the question of whether the intervention was necessary or whether the President of the Energy Regulatory Office, within the scope of his powers, could have prevented the effects of a sudden increase in energy prices for households. The article also raises the question of the future of energy prices and raises questions about market disturbances.