@ARTICLE{Stós_Karol_Analysis_2019, author={Stós, Karol and Kamiński, Jacek and Malec, Marcin}, volume={vol. 22}, number={No 4}, journal={Polityka Energetyczna - Energy Policy Journal}, pages={81-96}, howpublished={online}, year={2019}, publisher={Instytut Gospodarki Surowcami Mineralnymi i Energią PAN}, abstract={The article attempts to identify environmental conditions for the development of cogeneration companies in Poland. The article systematizes knowledge about environmental regulations which concern this issue. Within the framework of identified environmental conditions, the authors characterize issues related to national legislation that regulates the operation of cogeneration companies, as well as the requirements resulting from European Union and national regulations in this matter. These regulations, directly and indirectly, affect the long-term future of cogeneration companies and the energy sector as a whole. Undoubtedly, in the current state of environmental regulations in force, the key change for a power company such as a cogeneration company is to meet the requirements for the emission of harmful substances. The change was introduced in 2016 as a result of more stringent emission limits and the adoption of the IED (Industrial Emissions Directive). The implementation of recommendations of the BAT (Best Available Techniques) Conclusions in 2017 additionally tightened the required limits. Undeniably, the key period for cogeneration companies will be 2021 as per the implementation of imposed harmful substances emission’s limits. The article comprehensively discusses the conditions that substantially affect the long-term growth of a cogeneration company and are crucial when making assumptions intended to address strategic development issues in the domestic fuel and power sector.}, type={Article}, title={Analysis of selected environmental regulations influencing the long-term operation of cogeneration companies}, URL={http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/114945/PDF-MASTER/06-St%C3%B3s-i-inni.pdf}, keywords={environmental regulations, cogeneration, BAT conclusions}, }