Energy voucher
From 1 August to 30 September 2024, applications can be submitted for an energy voucher – a one-time cash benefit for lower-income households for electricity. The support is intended for around 3.5 million lower-income households.
Who is entitled to the voucher and in what amount?
Every household is entitled to an energy voucher if the income threshold does not exceed:
- PLN 2,500 for one-person households;
- PLN 1,700 per person for multi-person households.
The amount of the voucher will depend on the number of people in the household:
- PLN 300 for single-person households,
- 400 PLN for 2-3 people,
- 500 PLN for 4-5 people,
- PLN 600 for 6 people and more.
If the household uses heating sources powered by electricity, the value of the energy voucher will increase by 100%. Depending on the size of the household, it will be from PLN 600 to PLN 1,200:
- PLN 600 – in the case of a single-person household,
- PLN 800 – in the case of a multi-person household consisting of 2 to 3 people,
- PLN 1,000 – in the case of a multi-person household consisting of 4 to 5 people,
- PLN 1,200 – in the case of a multi-person household consisting of at least 6 people.
The condition is that such a source must be entered or reported to the Central Emissions Register of Buildings (CEEB) by 1 April 2024 – in the case of sources already in operation earlier, or after that date – in the case of main heating sources reported or entered for the first time to the CEEB.
The “zloty for zloty” principle
When paying out an energy voucher, the so-called zloty-for-zloty rule will apply. Therefore, if the income criterion is exceeded, it is still possible to apply for an energy voucher. In such a case, the amount of the benefit will be reduced by the amount of this exceedance. The minimum amount of energy vouchers paid out will be PLN 20.
Where can I apply for an energy voucher?
An application for an energy voucher can be submitted from August 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024:
- in the mObywatel application,
- on the website gov.pl,
- on the website epuap.gov.pl,
- in person at the municipal office in your place of residence.
Application for energy voucher
Click here to download the energy voucher application
Apply for an energy voucher online
How to submit an application in the mObywatel application?
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How do I apply for an energy voucher online?
To apply for funding in the form of an energy voucher, you must prepare:
- Login with password for trusted profile or e-banking and mobile phone.
- data of all household members, i.e.:
- name,
- last name,
- PESEL number or ID document number – if someone does not have a PESEL number, household address,
- contact details – please provide:
- e-mail address – if you wish to receive information about the grant award by e-mail,
- telephone number – for contact with the office,
- the bank or credit union account number to which the funds are to be transferred.
- Documents confirming the information provided (optional).
When submitting an application via the mObywatel 2.0 mobile application, the Energy voucher service enables faster application submission as it partially fills in the application data automatically.
Legal basis
Act of 23 May 2024 on the energy voucher and amending certain acts in order to limit the prices of electricity, natural gas and district heating Dz.U. 2024 poz. 859
