Energy Efficiency Law - No. 5627

Country	Turkey
Year	2007
Policy status	In force
Scope	National
Date Announced	18 April 2007
Date Effective	2 May 2007
Policy Type	•Incentives/Subsidies   •Grants •Policy Processes   •Institutional Creation   •Strategic Planning •RD & D   •Technology Development •Regulatory Instruments   •Regulatory Reform •Voluntary Agreement   •Private Sector/Government
Policy Target	•Framework Policy
Agency	•Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources •General Directorate of Electrical Power Resources - Survey and Development Administration
URL	www.eie.gov.tr/english/announcements/EV_kanunu/EnVer_kanunu_tercume_revize2707.doc www.enerji.gov.tr
Description	The Energy Efficiency Law (EE Law) aims to increase the efficient use of energy and energy resources for reducing the burden of energy costs on the economy and protecting the environment. This law comprises the organisation, principals and procedures for increasing energy efficiency in industry, electrical power plants, transmission and distribution systems, building, service and transport sectors. It sets the rules for energy management in industry and in big buildings, project supports, energy efficiency consultancy companies, voluntary agreements and so on. The EE Law also amended Law no.5346 dated 10.05.2005 on Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources for the Purpose of Generating Electrical Energy. Renewable electricity receives a fixed purchase price of between EUR cents 5 and 5.5/kWh for 10 years. The price is valid for plants installed until end of 2011, though the government can extend this date for two years. The Electricity Market Law of 2001 was also modified by the EE Law, exempting certain categories of power plants from the obligation to obtain licenses and establish companies. The exemption applies to: renewable energy plants with installed capacity of maximum 500kW; cogeneration plants with at least 80% overall efficiency; micro cogeneration plants with 50 kW installed capacity. The By-Law Under on Improving Energy Efficiency for the Utilisation of Energy Resources and Energy has been enforced of 2009 has also put in place authorisation and certification of universities, engineer organisations and energy consultancy companies to support energy efficiency projects in industry by voluntary agreements. Specific regulations have been published 6 February 2009 regarding applications for certification from institutions, companies and professional bodies, as well as for industry projects requesting support. Reporting and audit formats have also been outlined in these regulations. Under the scope of the Energy Efficiency Law, other secondary legislations issued in the Official Gazette are given below: -By-Law on Appointment of Energy Managers in Schools Affiliated to the Ministry of National Education by the Ministry of National Education (Official Gazette: 17 April 2009, no 27203) -By-Law on Energy Performance of Buildings by the Ministry of Public Works and Settlement (Official Gazette: 5 December 2008, no 27075) -By-Law on Improving Energy Efficiency for the Utilisation of Energy and Energy Resources by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (Official Gazette: 25 October 2008, no 27035) -By-Law on the Supporting Energy Efficiency of SMEs Including Training, Audit and Consultancy Services by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Official Gazette: 18 October 2008, no 27028) -By-Law on Improving Energy Efficiency in Transport by the Ministry of Transport (Official Gazette: 9 June 2008, no 26901) -By-Law on Sharing of Heating and Domestic Hot Water Expense in Central Heating and Hot Water Systems in Buildings by the Ministry of Public Works and Settlement (Official Gazette: 14 April 2008, no 26847) -By-Law on Amending of Regulation of Publicity and Guiding Manual on Implementation Principles by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Official Gazette: 8 October 2007, no 26667) Two circulars, 2008/2 and 2008/19 on the Efficient Usage of the Energy in Public Sector have been issued by the Prime Minister. These established 2008 as the Energy Efficiency Year and launched a variety of Energy Efficiency Awareness campaigns. Within the scope of these circulars, the energy efficiency measures to be implemented by public organisations have been defined by legislation and issued on EIE's website. Public organisations must undertake these measures and report to EIE in March every year. Moreover, the Energy Efficiency Coordination Board was established for undertaking, monitoring and coordinating the energy efficiency studies conducted through 16 public and private organisations, to ensure these are done in an effective manner throughout the country.
Related policies	Support Scheme for Energy Efficiency in Industry Energy Management Training Monitoring Energy Efficiency in Sectors Electricity Market Licensing Regulation Law on Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources for the Purpose of Generating Electrical Energy