Energy literacy in Poland

Abstract

The aim of the study is to assess energy literacy in households in Poland. Energy literacy influences decisions related to electricity consumption. Low energy literacy contributes to the energy effi ciency gap, and therefore it is important to examine its level, understand the determinants, and look for solutions that can increase literacy. Based on previous research, we designed the energy literacy questionnaire. Knowledge of energy prices, costs of using selected electrical appliances, beliefs about the impact of electricity consumption on the environment, and awareness of the consequences of climate change were taken into account. We analysed data from the computer-assisted web interviews conducted in December 2018. The quota sample of 1,000 respondents was representative of the Polish population with respect to location, education, age, and sex. Correlation analysis showed the
relation between energy literacy and norms associated with the use of energy. To date, no such relationships have been analysed in Poland.