In this article, we will examine the "National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP)" and "Energy Efficiency 2030 Strategy and II National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (II NEEAP)" published by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR).
A Strategic Roadmap for Energy Saving and Sustainability
Increasing energy demand and environmental impacts around the world make it imperative to use energy resources efficiently. Developed for energy efficiency in Turkey National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) and Energy Efficiency 2030 Strategy and II. National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (II. NEEAP)is an important strategic step in this context. So, what is the Energy Efficiency Action Plan, how does it work and what benefits does it bring us? Let's examine it in all its details.
I. National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (I. NEEAP)
I. National Energy Efficiency Action Plan, our country optimize energy consumption and ensure sustainable energy use The Energy Efficiency Program is a strategic roadmap created for the purpose of reducing energy intensity at both sectoral and macro level. It aims to reduce energy intensity at both sectoral and macro level by increasing efficiency in all processes from energy production to final consumption. Energy saving and efficiency has direct impacts on issues such as ensuring energy supply security, reducing external dependency risks, competitiveness, environmental protection and combating climate change.
In this context, Turkey's first National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2017-2023 (NEEAP 2017-2023), which was prepared in collaboration with MENR and all stakeholders, adopted by the High Planning Council and published in the Official Gazette No. 30289 dated January 2, 2018, is a study that includes the steps to be taken to achieve national targets in the field of energy efficiency and the impacts of these steps.
The first National Energy Efficiency Action Plan covers a total of 55 actions for buildings and services, energy, transportation, industry and technology, agriculture and horizontal issues concerning all sectors. The Action Plan, which covers technological, economic, social and environmental dimensions, takes into account innovative and best practices, prioritizes participation and stakeholder management, and is prepared within the framework of the principle of efficiency and effectiveness, also includes resource efficiency to increase competitiveness. The Plan has been developed in a flexible, measurable and updatable structure that is open to process and method innovation.
The implementation of these actions is expected to result in a cumulative energy savings of 23.9 million tons of oil equivalent (MTEP) by 2023 with an investment of USD 10.9 billion. This corresponds to a reduction of % 14 in Turkey's primary energy consumption in 2023. By 2033, the expected savings equivalent is USD 30.2 billion.
I. NEEAP Outcomes
The targets of the First National Energy Efficiency Action Plan covering the period 2017-2023 were achieved as planned. In the period between 2017 and 2023, USD 8.47 billion was invested in energy efficiency, resulting in a cumulative energy savings of 24.6 Mtoe. With the investments made and savings achieved, 68.62 million tons of CO2 equivalent reduction (cumulative) was realized and 44,880 new jobs were created. In 2021 and 2022, we were one of the two countries in the world that improved energy intensity the most for two consecutive years. While the global energy intensity improvement in 2022 was 2% on average, our country's energy intensity fell by 6.2%, a record improvement.
Energy Efficiency 2030 Strategy and II. National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (II. NEEAP)
The Energy Efficiency 2030 Strategy and NREAP II, which will cover the period between 2024 and 2030, have been prepared in order to continue energy efficiency efforts without slowing down and to pursue an energy policy in line with national climate targets. With the II NEEAP, which includes 61 actions in total in 7 sectors including buildings and services, energy, transportation, industry, industry, agriculture, start-ups and digitalization, and horizontal issues with multi-sectoral actions for 10 strategic goals and 23 strategic objectives, USD 20.2 billion of energy efficiency investments will be made between 2024-2030 and cumulatively 37.1 MTEP primary energy savings is aimed to be ensured. Between 2024 and 2030, Turkey's reduction in primary energy consumption by 16% This goal, which corresponds to the realization of this target, also corresponds to the realization of the 100 million tons of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gas reduction will be achieved.
II. NEEAP Goals and Objectives
Turkey's energy consumption per GDP (energy intensity) is targeted to be reduced by 16% compared to its 2023 value, and a total of 37.1 MTEP of primary energy savings is targeted in the 2024-2030 period. The graph showing the change in savings and investments over the years during this period is presented below.
The strategic goals and objectives to be achieved in order to reach these goals are as follows;
- Strategic Objective 1
To make energy efficiency a policy component that is taken into account in all decision-making processes within the framework of the perspective of strengthening energy supply security, achieving the net zero emission target and increasing total factor productivity
- Strategic Objective 1.1
To ensure that energy efficiency is considered as a priority factor in all areas of the economy and to consider it as an important part of the net zero emission target, to make arrangements in policy design processes in a way to ensure that policy and legislation are related to energy and resource efficiency
- Strategic Objective 2
To increase awareness-raising and awareness-raising activities for all segments and to strengthen cooperation with external stakeholders in order to ensure that energy efficiency is considered within a social mobilization approach
- Strategic Objective 2.1
Conducting awareness-raising and capacity-building activities focused on energy efficiency, both for the general public and for specific competence groups
- Strategic Objective 3
Supporting investments that will promote green transformation and increase energy efficiency, accelerating transformation through innovative financing instruments
- Strategic Objective 3.1
To prioritize energy efficiency benefits in tax and incentive practices in order to utilize financial resources in efficient and high value-added areas
- Strategic Objective 3.2
Increasing the share of energy efficiency in innovative financing instruments such as sector or area themed loans, green or sustainable loans, green or sustainability linked bonds and sukuk
- Strategic Objective 4
Implementing a comprehensive retrofit program in which the public sector will take a leading role to reduce carbon emissions through energy efficient solutions and approaches in buildings
- Strategic Objective 4.1
Establishing an effectively functioning heat market, encouraging district heating and cooling systems, realizing pilot applications in this regard
- Strategic Objective 4.2
Improving energy efficiency in public service buildings and lodgings, including local administrations, as well as in publicly owned facilities, infrastructure investments and service areas (wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, airports, etc.)
- Strategic Objective 4.3
Continue to provide support and incentives for the rehabilitation, insulation and conversion of residential and commercial buildings into high energy performance buildings
- Strategic Objective 4.4
To ensure the development of institutional, technical and financial infrastructures to make energy efficiency efforts in public buildings sustainable
- Strategic Objective 5
Increasing the use of energy efficient equipment, systems and technologies, especially digital applications and innovative technologies, and supporting their development primarily through domestic means
- Strategic Objective 5.1
To support the development and dissemination of digital technologies that will increase energy efficiency and/or contribute to the monitoring of energy performance, especially the Internet of Things, smart sensors and open data platforms, with domestic means
- Strategic Objective 5.2
Supporting R&D activities for new generation applications and technologies such as electricity storage, low carbon hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage, direct reduced iron, waste-derived fuel, hybrid electric melting furnace
- Strategic Objective 5.3
Support the development and use of innovative and easy to implement on a large scale heat pump and cogeneration technologies
- Strategic Objective 6
Increase energy efficiency projects and investments to encourage the green transformation efforts of the industrial sector
- Strategic Objective 6.1
Carrying out supportive activities to improve energy efficiency in all branches of industry, especially in the manufacturing industry
- Strategic Objective 6.2
Providing support for resource and energy efficiency projects such as industrial symbiosis, waste heat recovery, reuse of waste as secondary raw materials in line with circular economy principles
- Strategic Objective 6.3
Promote the use of renewable energy and alternative fuels to increase total factor productivity in industry
- Strategic Objective 7
To ensure that energy-efficient solutions and practices are prioritized in the transportation sector in order to balance the high energy use caused by increased mobility, and to expand multimodal and integrated transportation systems
- Strategic Objective 7.1
Taking measures to support the transformation of the national vehicle fleet towards low emission and energy efficient options
- Strategic Objective 7.2
Within the framework of the smart cities approach, strengthening environmentally and human-friendly infrastructure investments that will ensure energy efficiency in urban transportation and developing smart transportation systems
- Strategic Objective 7.3
Supporting less energy-intensive modes of transport such as rail and maritime, increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel, promoting multimodal and integrated transport systems in passenger and freight transport
- Strategic Objective 8
Implementing energy efficient agricultural practices in line with the objectives of increasing the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, improving agricultural irrigation efficiency and making the food supply chain sustainable
- Strategic Objective 8.1
Carrying out the effective use of water at every stage in accordance with the resource efficiency approach together with energy efficiency practices
- Strategic Objective 8.2
Mainstream energy efficiency measures in the agricultural value chain to ensure food security, promote sustainable agricultural practices and build a resilient agricultural sector
- Strategic Objective 9
Ensuring market transformation of environmentally friendly, circular and energy efficient products
- Strategic Objective 9.1
To continue the activities carried out to increase the prevalence of environmentally friendly energy-efficient products, devices, equipment and machinery, and to realize regulations in accordance with the new requirements that will come to the agenda within the framework of eco-design principles
- Strategic Objective 10
Increasing efficiency along the entire energy value chain, reducing losses in generation, transmission and distribution
- Strategic Objective 10.1
To realize the goal of increasing the share of renewable energy resources in energy supply within the framework of national energy policies with an integrated approach with energy efficiency measures
- Strategic Objective 10.2
Increasing energy efficiency in all activities related to the production, transmission and distribution of energy raw materials and electricity
- Strategic Objective 10.3
Establishing the market infrastructure for demand response and virtual power plant applications, developing the energy efficiency obligation system
Conclusion: Investing in the Future with Energy Efficiency Action Plan
National Energy Efficiency Action Plans are an important step for the effective management of energy resources in line with Turkey's sustainable development goals. It is of great importance for every individual and organization to contribute to these goals and to make energy saving a way of life. Such practices that support energy efficiency are investments that should be made to protect not only our current resources but also the energy security of our future.
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