GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Action Document Title
 

Enhancement of MENR’s Capacity for Preparation of National Strategy and Guidelines & Measurement and Monitoring on Efficient Heating and Cooling

Priority area
 

Transport, digital economy and society, energy

Beneficiary

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources – Department of Energy Efficiency and Environment

Co-Beneficiary
 

-

Duration

EU contribution (Euro)

2,500,000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

The activities in this project aim to facilitate Türkiye’s transition to a more efficient, low-carbon, and affordable heating and cooling system. The initial step involves preparing the national strategy and guidelines under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) while establishing a monitoring system for data collection. A well-implemented monitoring system will enable sectoral progress analysis, providing essential data and indicators for policy development. Enhancing MENR’s technical capacity will also support the creation of long-term strategic documents with clear and measurable targets, ultimately driving the transformation towards efficient heating and cooling solutions.

In addition to policy and strategy development, prepared guidelines and templates will offer direction to key stakeholders, including energy producers, carriers, and consumers. Feasibility studies and awareness-raising efforts will further promote the adoption of efficient heating and cooling systems by increasing public consciousness. If these outputs are successfully realized, the EU intervention will lead to the establishment of a sustainable heating and cooling policy, contributing to emissions reduction, lower energy intensity, and improved energy efficiency across Türkiye.

Location

Türkiye

Achievements / expected outputs

• MENR’s national strategy and guidelines are prepared:
  • Analysis and assessment of the Turkish heating and cooling sector.
  • Preparation of the national strategy paper on efficient heating and cooling.
  • Development of legislative recommendations and implementation guidelines on efficient heating and cooling.
  • Capacity building through site visits to EU best practices, regional workshops and trainings.
• Monitoring system for data collection for heating and cooling is established:
  • Development of a digital data collection and monitoring system.
  • Communication and visibility and awareness raising activities, and dissemination of promotional materials.