The paper covers the principles of best available technologies (BAT) as product-making, work and service provision technologies based on modern science and engineering advances to ensure the most efficient environmental protection. The road map for BAT introduction in Russia is provided including the development of BAT business reference books, technological standards and issue of integrated environmental permits to plants that have a significant impact on the environment. It is proposed to consider the application of BAT principles for electric power generation, transfer, distribution and consumption stages. Basic solutions and high-voltage electrical equipment are considered to be presented in BAT reference books. It is noted that BAT principles will lead to accelerated introduction of innovative power and electric equipment and design of new energy conservation equipment types.

Key words: best available technologies, environmental protection, electric power industry, energy efficiency.