The "Household attitudes towards energy resources mining investments" project is aimed at supporting young scientists in conducting scientific research by financing the costs related to the collection, processing and analysis of empirical data, including disseminating the results of the research in the national and international scientific community and among residents and entrepreneurs operating in the Metropolis GZM area.

This study aims to investigate the attitudes of households towards both abandoning and initiating investments in energy resource extraction. The energy transition is not only achieved by ceasing to extract fossil fuels, but also by implementing new investments as substitutes for previously completed projects. In addition, these are phased measures: in the near future, investments in fossil fuel extraction will not be abandoned. Thus, the inevitability of the transition necessitates adjustments that households must adapt to and bear the consequences of, while also ensuring they feel a sense of influence over energy policy and the implementation of their expressed needs. Identifying household attitudes in this area can be helpful in supporting public policy decisions.

The research task will be conducted by mgr Michał Mrowiec,  and involves the following activities:

1. analysis of relevant literature (national and international) covered by the research task;
2. development of original scientific research on the intertemporal preferences of residents of Metropolis GZM; 
3. preparation and analysis of statistical data collected as part of the research task;
4. presentation of research results at renowned national and international scientific conferences;
5. preparation of a scientific paper presenting the results of the research;
6. popularization of research results among residents of Metropolis GZM (e.g., in the form of public lectures, participation in popular science events, etc.).

The project coordinator is dr hab. Monika Foltyn-Zarychta, prof. UE. This project is part of the "ECOnomics4Climate III" cluster project implemented by Prof. Foltyn-Zarychta, with the support of Internationalization.    

The "Household attitudes towards energy resources mining investments" project has been co-financed by the Metropolis GZM within the framework of the "Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund" program for years 2022-2024. The total grant amount is PLN 31,005.00.

Project implementation period: March – November 2025.