EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE NATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTION PLAN

Abstract

Energy, which is the essence of the matter, is one of the fundamental inputs of alleconomic sectors. Reducing energy consumption per unit without leading to a reductionin service and product quality is called energy efficiency. In this study, the National EnergyEfficiency Action Plan of 2017-2023 enacted in the Official Gazette No. 30289 dated02.01.2018 was evaluated. The plan includes the implementation of 44 actions in fivesectors. Promotion and awareness training should be given to protect the environmentand increase the efficiency in energy resources and energy use. Measurement, monitoringand evaluation audits should be conducted frequently. Continuous new projects for energyefficiency must be developed at the national and international arena. Efforts to improveenergy efficiency in each sector should be made. The number of authorized companies thatwill carry out energy efficiency measurement, monitoring and evaluation audits should beincreased. The organizations of congress and fairs on energy efficiency activities shouldcontinuously be encouraged.