About us

Polish Association of Heat Energy (Polskie Towarzystwo Energetyki Cieplnej), ab. PTEC is an organization representing the district heating industry in front of public administration, domestic and foreign authorities and international organizations. It has been established in 1991 and brings together the largest heat and electricity producers in Poland. Our members supply approximately 60% of the heat to domestic district heating systems.

The Association advocate for an energy transition of the district heating sector towards climate neutrality. It promotes cogeneration – the combined production of electricity and heat in a single process. It works to increase the use of renewable energy sources in heat production and as well as modern heat storage technologies. As a substantive partner of government and local government administration, PTEC actively participates in legislative processes, public consultations, and public debates.