Fuel consumption in agricultural transportation in the Sudety Mountains paths was investigated. A nomogram for determining fuel consumption for the conditions of performing machines has been worked out.
A long, backward period in heating characterised by the absence of energy conservation has led to disadvantageous structure of fuel consumption in Poland. Efficiency of heating systems is appalling. Positive changes occurred only in the recent years. Progress to the next technological era is marred by the absence of technological awareness and information, excessive commercialisation and unreliability of advertising. The article starts a series of features on the contemporary heating issues.