Ignacy Lukasiewicz Energy Policy Institute

What Ignacy Lukasiewicz Energy Policy Institute does

The Ignacy Lukasiewicz Energy Policy Institute (Instytut Polityki Energetycznej im. Ignacego Łukasiewicza, DBA: IPE) is an independent Polish non-profit foundation established in 2015, headquartered in Jasionka, Podkarpackie, with 18 employees and an operating footprint centered on Poland and Central Europe. The institute conducts scientific research, expert analysis, and educational activity on energy policy, energy security, and energy transition, producing the peer-reviewed Open Access journal 'Energy Policy Studies', research reports, and analyses distributed free of charge. Its core technology and product surface is editorial and event-based — there is no proprietary software platform, and offerings include publications, the flagship annual conference 'Energy Security – Pillars and Development Perspective' (held since 2016 with the XI edition planned for 2026), training programs, advisory on energy cooperatives, the national JST innovation competition, and a podcast series. The institute is co-organized with Politechnika Rzeszowska (Rzeszów University of Technology) and operates without a public stock listing or disclosed parent company.

The institute's business model is event- and content-driven: revenue is generated from differentiated conference participation fees (350–3,000 PLN gross per attendee depending on category), training programs, donations, and project grants — only one grant (59,500 PLN from the Wacław Felczak Institute for Polish-Hungarian Cooperation in 2021) is disclosed. It serves three primary customer segments: public administration (government ministries, local government units), the academic and scientific community, and business/industry (energy majors such as ORLEN, PGE Dystrybucja, GAZ-SYSTEM, plus IT and financial firms). The X conference (2025) attracted 280 participants from 140 organizations including NATO, four Polish ministries, and 60 partners/patrons; the institute's leadership (President Mariusz Ruszel, Directors Beata Piotrowska, Sławomir Stec, and Anna Bałamut) is drawn primarily from Rzeszów University of Technology, and the Ignacy Łukasiewicz Award has been conferred annually since 2018 to senior European energy policy figures including former Polish PM Jerzy Buzek.

Name

Ignacy Lukasiewicz Energy Policy Institute

Legal name

Instytut Polityki Energetycznej im. Ignacego Łukasiewicza

Website

https://instytutpe.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ignacy Lukasiewicz Energy Policy Institute is an independent Polish non-profit foundation (est. 2015, 18 staff) that conducts research, publishing, and conferences on energy policy, energy security, and energy transition for government, academia, and industry across Central Europe.

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Product category

Energy Policy Research and Advisory

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191)

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Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

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Renewable Policy & Regulatory Strategy (National/State/Local)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Policy & Regulatory Consulting for Renewables

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Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Policy, Research & Think Tanks

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Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

Keywords

• Energy policy research
• Scientific publishing
• Energy security analysis
• Policy conferences
• Think tank advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Jasionka

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Conference Fees: Revenue from conference participation fees. The institute charges differentiated rates for companies and public administration (2,113.82 PLN + VAT early bird, 2,439.02 PLN + VAT regular), scientific staff (800 PLN), doctoral students (450 PLN), students (350 PLN), and publication-only submissions (300 PLN). Free attendance is provided to committee members, invited officials, and institute experts.
2. Donations and Grants: The foundation receives donations from individuals and organizations, and project grants from institutions such as the Wacław Felczak Institute for Polish-Hungarian Cooperation (59,500 PLN grant for Polish-Hungarian Cooperation project). The foundation explicitly states it is not a public benefit organization (OPP).
3. Training Programs: Revenue from training programs and workshops offered by the institute on energy policy and related topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Ignacy Lukasiewicz Energy Policy Institute is an independent non-profit think tank that conducts research, expert analysis, and educational activities on energy policy, energy security, and energy transition. It publishes the Open Access peer-reviewed journal 'Energy Policy Studies' and free research reports, organizes the annual scientific conference 'Energy Security – Pillars and Development Perspective,' provides bespoke research and consulting services (including energy cooperative advisory), runs training programs, produces the 'Polityka – Gospodarka – Klimat' podcast series, and manages the national 'Najbardziej Innowacyjny Energetycznie Samorząd' competition for innovative local governments.

Product overview

The Ignacy Lukasiewicz Energy Policy Institute is an independent think tank founded in 2015 that conducts scientific research, expert analysis, and educational activities in energy policy and security. The institute operates a unified portfolio of interconnected services: it publishes the 'Energy Policy Studies' scientific journal and research reports; organizes the annual 'Bezpieczeństwo energetyczne – filary i perspektywa rozwoju' conference series; provides training programs and energy cooperative advisory services; runs the national JST competition for innovative local governments; produces podcasts; and conducts international research projects such as Polish-Hungarian cooperation. All offerings center on advancing knowledge and practical solutions for energy security and transformation.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Policy Studies An English-language, peer-reviewed scientific journal published in Open Access format by the institute, covering energy policy, energy security, and energy transformation topics. Targeted at academic researchers, scientists, and policy analysts.
• Annual Conference 'Bezpieczeństwo energetyczne – filary i perspektywa rozwoju' (Energy Security – Pillars and Development Perspective) Annual scientific conference series focused on energy security, transformation challenges, and development perspectives, held at Rzeszów University of Technology with tiered fees by participant type, featuring 25+ plenary and thematic panels, workshops, poster sessions, and the Ignacy Łukasiewicz Award ceremony.
• IPE Analyses and Reports (Analizy i raporty IPE) Free analytical reports and studies published by the institute covering energy policy, energy security, and energy transformation topics, distributed in Open Access format on the institute's website for policymakers, academics, media, and the public.
• Training Programs (Szkolenia) Training programs and educational services delivered by the institute on energy policy, energy security, and energy transition topics, offered to public administration, businesses, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Energy Cooperative Advisory (Spółdzielnia Energetyczna) Consulting and advisory services for establishing and operating energy cooperatives at the local government level, supporting civil society energy initiatives and innovative municipal projects.
• Research Offer (Oferta badawcza) Custom research and analytical services tailored to the needs of public administration, NGOs, and businesses, covering energy policy, security, and transition topics.
• Konkurs JST – Najbardziej Innowacyjny Energetycznie Samorząd (National Competition for the Most Innovative Energy Local Government) National competition organized annually by the institute to recognize and promote innovative energy initiatives by local government units across Poland.
• Podcast Series 'Energia IPE – Polityka – Gospodarka – Klimat' Podcast series covering energy policy, economy, and climate topics featuring institute experts, distributed via YouTube and podcast platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 presentations delivered by speakers across 10 conference editions, with 280 participants at the X edition (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Politechnika Rzeszowska im. Ignacego Łukasiewicza (Rzeszów University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Rzeszów University of Technology is the co-organizer of the annual 'Energy Security – Pillars and Development Perspective' conference. The Faculty of Management's Department of Economics supports the event. This is the institute's most significant institutional partnership, with shared organizational responsibility and venue provision.
• GAZ-SYSTEMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Bronze Partner of the XI Conference (2026). GAZ-SYSTEM is the operator of the national gas transmission network and a key stakeholder in Poland's energy infrastructure.
• ML SystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Supporting Partner of the XI Conference (2026). ML System is a Polish photovoltaic company providing building-integrated photovoltaic solutions.
• ORLENflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Strategic Partner of the X Conference (2025). ORLEN is an integrated multi-energy company active across Central Europe, serving over 100 million customers, and a leader in energy transition in the region.
• PGE DystrybucjaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Main Partner of the X Conference (2025). PGE Dystrybucja is the Electricity Distribution System Operator, responsible for power transport to end consumers, network development, and ensuring power system security.
• VeoliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Silver Partner of the X Conference (2025). Veolia is a multinational utility services company operating in district heating and energy services.
• Lightsource BP PolskaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Silver Partner of the X Conference (2025). Lightsource BP is a global solar energy development company.
• BGK Bank Gospodarstwa KrajowegominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Silver Partner of the X Conference (2025). BGK is Poland's national development bank, providing financing for strategic economic projects.
• Asseco PolandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Bronze Partner of the X Conference (2025) and XI Conference (2026). Asseco is a Polish IT company providing enterprise software solutions for the energy and gas sectors.
• UDT Urząd Dozoru Technicznego (Office of Technical Inspection)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Bronze Partner of the X Conference (2025) and partner of the JST Competition. UDT is Poland's technical inspection authority for pressure equipment and renewable energy installations.
• PCI Podkarpackie Centrum InnowacjiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Supporting Partner of the X Conference (2025). PCI is the Innovation Center of the Podkarpackie region supporting regional innovation and development.
• PTBN Polskie Towarzystwo Bezpieczeństwa NarodowegominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Substantive Partner of the X Conference (2025). PTBN is the Polish National Security Society, an expert organization in security studies.
• Ministerstwo Klimatu i Środowiska (Ministry of Climate and Environment)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Honorary Patron of the X Conference (2025). The ministry provides governmental endorsement and support for the energy security conference.
• Minister Spraw Zagranicznych (Minister of Foreign Affairs)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Honorary Patron of the X Conference (2025). Provides governmental endorsement and diplomatic support for the international energy security conference.
• Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego (Ministry of Science and Higher Education)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Honorary Patron of the X Conference (2025). Provides governmental endorsement for the scientific conference series.
• Corvinus Society for Foreign Affairs and CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2021Project partner for the 'Polish-Hungarian Cooperation for Energy Security in the context of Energy Transition and Economy Competitiveness' project. The society served as a project member in the collaborative research initiative examining energy security cooperation between Poland and Hungary.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD): International policy research institute with a long-running energy and sustainability program, including policy analysis and convening. Comparable as a publishing/convening think tank on energy transition, but with global rather than Polish focus and much larger scale.
• IEA (International Energy Agency): Intergovernmental organization providing authoritative global energy policy analysis, data, and recommendations. Comparable as an energy policy research authority but operates at vastly larger scale with member-state funding and global mandate, not a niche Central European specialist.
• European Policy Centre (EPC): Brussels-based independent think tank covering EU policy including energy, climate, and economic security. Comparable as a convening-and-publishing think tank engaging EU institutions and stakeholders, but broader in scope and larger in scale than the Lukasiewicz Institute.

Direct peers

• Forum Energii: Polish energy think tank focused on the energy transition, climate policy, and decarbonization. Directly comparable as a Warsaw-based policy research and convening organization targeting Polish ministries, utilities, and media on overlapping energy policy topics.
• CASE – Center for Social and Economic Research: Warsaw-headquartered independent economic research institute with Central European reach, producing applied policy analysis across energy, climate, and economics. Comparable as a regional policy research organization serving Polish and EU clients with similar publishing and convening model.
• WiseEuropa: Warsaw-based think tank focused on European policy, energy transition, and economic competitiveness, publishing reports and convening stakeholders. Directly comparable mission and audience with Polish/European policy makers and business.
• Polski Instytut Ekonomiczny (Polish Economic Institute): State-affiliated Polish economic think tank producing economic and energy policy analyses. Comparable as a Polish policy research organization publishing reports and engaging with government, media, and academia, though with greater state backing.
• Instrat: Polish think tank producing policy analyses across economic, climate, and energy topics with a similar publishing-driven model and government/NGO audience. Comparable as a Warsaw-based, English/Polish policy research shop serving Polish ministries and civil society.

Regional players

• REKK (Regional Centre for Energy Policy Research): Budapest-based energy policy research institute focused on Central and Eastern European energy markets and policy. Highly comparable on regional energy-policy focus and academic publishing, but primarily Hungarian/Central European rather than Polish.
• Agora Energiewende: Berlin-based think tank driving dialogue on the energy transition in Germany and Europe, producing policy papers and stakeholder events. Comparable as an energy transition think tank with publishing/convening model, but operates in the German/European market rather than Poland.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InstytutPE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbTNxMMts_5TZGZG26xkjHQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/instytutpolitykienergetycznej
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/instytutpe

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Profiles7 records

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