By 2025, there will be major changes in the use of coal. The government wants to limit sales from year to year. The schedule for introducing restrictions is already known.
According to the website kb.pl, the first date related to reducing the use of coal and eliminating the so-called solid fuel of poor quality, which is expected to affect air quality, was on August 31, 2024. Then the first phase was of changes introduced. It was based on tightening quality requirements for solid fuels intended for households and restricting sales of coal that did not meet quality standards. It concerned the moisture, sulfur and ash content.
The second phase of changes is underway. Schedule provided
The second phase of changes is currently underway. It started on September 1, 2024 and will last until June 30, 2027.
During this time, regulations regarding solid fuel quality standards will be tightened. Fuels that do not meet the new quality criteria for coal will be gradually withdrawn from the market.
However, the ban on the use of so-called poor quality coal will not be implemented immediately. The scheme for banning coal sales includes intermediate steps.
For example, in the period from July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2029, there will be a final tightening of the quality requirements for solid fuels, which will result in the complete elimination of so-called low-quality coal from the fuel market. These changes will also include preparations for the introduction of a complete ban on selected types of coal for households.
Which types of coal are banned?
The next breakthrough will take place on July 1, 2029. Then only fuels intended for ovens and heating appliances that meet the requirements of the PN-EN 303-5 standard will be allowed on the market. The ash content is a maximum of 7% and the total humidity is a maximum of 11%. and calorific value from 26 MJ/kg. There will also be a complete ban on the sale of selected types of coal, including peas, fine coal, nuts and lump coal.
The lawmaker is also expected to resolve the problematic issue of naming different types of coal. It is about eliminating the so-called greenwashing, i.e. the use of names that indicate the ecological nature of the product, contrary to its real status.
The website kb.pl indicates that this represents a revolution for carbon fuels. Perhaps there will be a ban on the sale of products labeled “ecomial” or “eco-pea coal”. Among the proposed name changes are terms such as “pea coal” or “coal fine”.
Source: Do Rzeczy
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