Turkey's Energy Ministry launches 30% grant for firms cutting energy use

Turkey’s Energy and Natural Resources Ministry has introduced the Energy and Carbon Reduction (EKA) Support Program. The scheme offers a cash grant equal to 30 % of a firm’s annual energy expenses, with a total ceiling of 18 million 61 thousand 775 Turkish lira. The grant will be awarded to the 20 enterprises – ten from industry and ten from the commercial‑service sector – that achieve the greatest reductions in carbon emissions, supporting the country’s push toward a low‑carbon economy ahead of its hosting of the UN Climate Conference (COP31) in 2026.

Businesses must apply through the e‑Devlet‑integrated Energy Efficiency Support Management System (EVDES). After electronic submission, technical verification will assess performance criteria such as energy intensity and carbon‑emission intensity. The EKA programme operates alongside the existing Productivity‑Boosting Projects (VAP) scheme, which continues to provide up to 27 million 92 thousand 663 lira per project, covering up to 30 % of investment costs.