Agencja Rynku Energii S.A.

Online training

The aim of the training is to comprehensively present participants with issues related to the functioning of energy cooperatives in Poland. The training consists of several modules covering separate thematic blocks:
- energy cooperative in Polish law,
- establishing an energy cooperative - step by step,
- functioning of an energy cooperative after registration in the register,
- challenges and barriers,
- examples of good practices.
The training program has been prepared to help both people who have their first contact with energy cooperatives and those who want to deepen their knowledge. Individual modules cover a wide range of issues, from theory to practical guidance. The training also includes Q&A sessions, where participants will have sufficient time to clarify any doubts.

Training outcomes:

After completing the training, the participant:
- will have knowledge about the legal environment of energy cooperatives and the latest and upcoming changes,
- will know the process of establishing an energy cooperative and have knowledge on how to obtain the data needed to properly carry out this process,
- will know the practical aspects of operating energy cooperatives and the most common difficulties.

Who is this training for?

- for local government representatives who want to learn about mechanisms supporting RES development in their municipalities and implement innovative energy solutions.
- for entrepreneurs who want to implement solutions in their companies to reduce energy costs and increase RES profitability.
- for people working in the energy industry who want to expand their knowledge about contemporary solutions regarding energy communities.
- for private individuals who want to learn how they can create an energy cooperative with their neighbors or friends and benefit from cheaper energy.
- for anyone interested in the topic of energy cooperatives.

PROGRAM
1.    Introduction 
1.1. Presentation of training agenda
1.2. Definition of energy cooperative
1.3. Framework presentation of benefits allowed by energy cooperatives
1.3.1. Discount settlement system
1.3.2. Exemption from certain fees within energy exchange between EC members
1.3.3. Savings allowed by establishing an energy cooperative
1.3.4. Funding
2. Energy cooperatives in current legislation (120 min)
2.1. Energy cooperative vs. other forms of energy cooperatives
2.2. RES Act
2.2.1. What conditions must an energy cooperative meet?
2.2.2. Energy cooperative settlement system
2.2.3. Relations with energy supplier and DSO
2.2.4. Energy cooperative reporting and documentation obligations
2.3. Cooperative Law Act
2.3.1. Basic organizational aspects of cooperative functioning
2.3.2. Cooperative bodies
2.3.3. Members' rights and obligations
2.3.4. Audit
2.4. Energy Law Act
2.5. Farmers' Cooperatives Act
2.6. Latest, upcoming and pending legislative changes
2.7. Q&A session (30 min)
3. From idea to savings - establishing an energy cooperative step by step (120 min)
3.1. When does establishing a cooperative make sense?
3.2. Establishing an energy cooperative by a municipality
3.3. Registration of cooperative in KRS
3.4. Registration of cooperative in KOWR
3.5. Agreements with energy supplier
3.6. Internal settlements in energy cooperative
3.7. How to calculate the profitability of an energy cooperative?
4. Limitations and barriers to energy cooperative development (30 min)
5. Examples and good practices (30 min)
6. Q&A session (30 min)

Instructor

Jędrzej Sieroń
Specialist in energy cooperatives with extensive practical experience. He actively participates in the process of establishing cooperatives and offers comprehensive substantive support at every stage of their creation and operation. He develops analytical tools for assessing cooperative profitability and designs internal settlement systems. He has conducted over 40 analyses regarding the potential for establishing energy cooperatives in municipalities throughout Poland. He has extensive experience in conducting training in the field of RES and energy cooperatives. Engineer of Ecological Energy Sources.