National Energy Conservation Agency (NAPE) was created in 1994 as an initiative of Polish Energy Conservation Foundation (ECF) and Polish Development Bank as the respond to the growing market demand for energy efficient investments in Poland.

The range of NAPE activity is formed of services, studies, programs and projects within all energy sectors, with particular emphasis on financial and organizational problems. NAPE's offer of services is dedicated to resolution of energy supply problems as well as to modernization of existing systems on both supply and demand sides. NAPE serves municipalities, companies, enterprises and budgetary units.

NAPE focuses on:

• preparation of detailed energy audits, feasibility studies and energy conservation programs for municipalities and industry,
• co-operation with banks and financial institutions in order to identify and finance potential investment in energy field,
• elaboration of programs and studies within energy conservation policy for state authorities as Ministries, Agencies and Funds,
• services connected with organisation of investments such as project development, procurement, construction supervision, etc.,
• introduction of innovative technologies through negotiation of co-operative links among producers, distributors and consumers,
• conducting and organisation of courses, training and conferences,
• preparation, distribution and assistance in implementation of software for analysis and evaluation of energy efficiency projects.

NAPE acts as partner for investors in modernisation of local energy supply systems through implementation of modern equipment, which uses biomass, solar collectors, heat pumps and traditional fuels.

NECA has collaborated with the PHARE and THERMIE, 5^th and 6^th Framework RTD EU Programs as well as with other international financial institutions.