Polish Energy Minister Sees Future for Coal in Climate Wind Down

Poland’s new energy minister said he supports a moderate path to zeroing out emissions, allowing some coal-fired power plant to still be used in 2040.

Poland is in the process of thrashing out its 2040 energy policy, with progress delayed by government infighting. There are two scenarios on the table: one where coal almost completely disappears from the energy mix by 2040 and a “business as usual” scenario, where the dirty fuel retains a role.