The paper presents an approach to estimating energy saving potential in the electric drives used in Poland. The approach presented hereinafter is understood as an invitation to further discussion about this issue. In the second part of the paper two important promoting mechanisms are presented: the PEMP programme and the Motor Challenge Programme with its part addressed to the New Member Countries and Candidate Countries (4EM-MCP). Some recommendations and conclusions related to the implementation of the mentioned programs are presented. The paper contains also a diagram showing the internet tools and websites helpful in approaching the PEMP and MCP programs