The state-of-the-art technological and political solutions in the field of using biomass, electricity and fuels for energy generation were presented during the international conference of specialists, researchers, businessmen and politicians held in Graz (Austria). The analysis of using biological energy in uniting Europe was the main topic of the conference. The potential for developing of renewable energy sources in specific countries was also in the focus of attention. Our article discusses the presentation on using biomass in Poland, delivered by Professor Adam Guła and Artur Wyrwa (M. Sc.), both from the Academy of Mining and Metallurgy in Kraków.