# Turkey air conditioning electricity demand increases > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-air-conditioning-electricity-demand-increases > Updated: 2026-08-10T08:20:10.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Rising temperatures and heat waves in Turkey have led to historic levels of daily electricity consumption due to increased air conditioning use. The Energy Efficiency Association has emphasized the need for efficient cooling practices, such as proper unit maintenance and choosing high energy-efficiency ratings, to manage the strain on the national power system. Following these concerns, the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources released research forecasting that air conditioning electricity consumption could more than double over the next decade. Specifically, usage is projected to rise from approximately 5,000–6,000 GWh in 2025 to over 12,000 GWh by 2035, driven by climate change and increased ownership. To mitigate costs, officials recommend maintaining indoor temperatures at or above 24°C. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: Turkey Ministry of Energy predicts doubling of air conditioning electricity use Turkey's Ministry of Energy predicts household air conditioning electricity consumption will double to over 12,000 GWh by 2035, advising a minimum 24°C setting to save up to 15% on energy bills. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-ministry-of-energy-predicts-doubling-of-air-conditioning-electricity-use ### 2026-08-06: Turkey's Energy Efficiency Association warns of soaring AC electricity demand Ahmet Erdem of Turkey's Energy Efficiency Association warns that heat‑driven AC use set electricity records last summer and will rise further, urging consumers to pick correctly sized, high‑efficiency, CE‑cert‑ 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahmet-erdem-warns-of-soaring-ac-driven-electricity-demand-in-turkey --- Cite as: Turkey air conditioning electricity demand increases. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-air-conditioning-electricity-demand-increases