Poznań residents are once again eligible for financial assistance to upgrade their heating systems. As of the beginning of January, the city reopened applications for the Kawka Bis program, offering funding to replace aging, polluting furnaces with more modern and eco-friendly alternatives, aiming to improve air quality across the Greater Poland capital.
Who Qualifies for the heating Upgrade Subsidy?
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The city of Poznań is extending eligibility for heating subsidies to a wide range of applicants, including individuals, legal entities, housing communities, and cooperatives, provided the property is located within Poznań city limits and used for residential purposes.
To participate in the program, homes and apartments must currently rely on solid fuel heat sources like coal, wood, or briquettes. Applicants must also register their building in the central emission register of buildings and ensure the legal status of the property is in order. The city stresses that funding is reserved for operational, currently-used installations – not those already decommissioned.
How Much Funding is Available through Kawka Bis?
Homeowners can recieve up to PLN 35,000 in support. This funding isn’t limited to just the cost of a new furnace; it also covers dismantling the old unit, installing the new heating source, modernizing existing heating infrastructure, building flue gas disposal systems, connecting to the municipal heating network, and adapting rooms to accommodate a heating station.
The subsidy amount varies depending on the chosen solution. Connecting to the municipal heating network offers the smallest support, up to PLN 10,000. Electric heating paired with a photovoltaic installation can yield up to PLN 20,000. The maximum funding of PLN 35,000 is available for installing a heat pump alongside photovoltaic panels.
Penalties for Older Heating Systems are Now in Effect
The Kawka Bis program operates alongside existing regulations. The city hall reminds residents that, according to the anti-smog resolution passed by the Wielkopolska Voivodeship Assembly, the use of so-called “kopciuchy” (inefficient stoves) is prohibited from 2024 and carries potential fines. Owners of unclassified central heating boilers and tiled or goat stoves could face penalties up to PLN 5,000.
Further changes are on the horizon. By the end of 2027, residents of Greater Poland will be required to replace boilers meeting class 3 and 4 standards. Kawka Bis aims to provide significant support in adapting to these evolving requirements.
Millions Invested in Combating Smog
Poznań consistently prioritizes air quality improvements.Previous iterations of the program have allocated nearly PLN 55 million to combat low emissions. The 2025 budget for Kawka Bis is almost PLN 12 million, dedicated to helping more residents transition away from polluting furnaces.
- Subsidy Amount- Up to PLN 35,000 is available for heating system upgrades.
- Eligible Costs- Funding covers equipment, installation, and infrastructure.
- New Regulations- Penalties exist for outdated heating systems.
- Future Compliance- The program aids compliance with 2027 air quality rules.
- Investment- Poznań has invested nearly PLN 55 million in emission reduction.
