SD-PAMs: Turkey

Policies in Turkey:

Turkey: Draft Energy Efficiency Law for Buildings

Turkey: Draft Energy Efficiency Law

Turkey: Law on Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources for the Purpose of Generating Electrical Energy - No. 5346

Turkey: 9th Development Plan 2007/2013

Turkey: Draft By-law on Air Quality Assessment and Management

It covers four daughter directive By-laws aimed at strengthening monitoring, sanctioning and institutionalisation in the area of controlling pollution and air quality. It sets the implementation calendar for implementation and harmonisation for 13 pollutants that are defined under the framework directive and in the related directives.

Status: Mandatory

Turkey: Draft By-law on Air Quality Assessment and Management

It covers four daughter directive By-laws aimed at strengthening monitoring, sanctioning and institutionalisation in the area of controlling pollution and air quality. It sets the implementation calendar for implementation and harmonisation for 13 pollutants that are defined under the framework directive and in the related directives.

Status: Mandatory

Turkey: Draft By-law on Air Quality Assessment and Management

It covers four daughter directive By-laws aimed at strengthening monitoring, sanctioning and institutionalisation in the area of controlling pollution and air quality. It sets the implementation calendar for implementation and harmonisation for 13 pollutants that are defined under the framework directive and in the related directives.

Status: Mandatory

Turkey: Draft By-law on Air Quality Assessment and Management

It covers four daughter directive By-laws aimed at strengthening monitoring, sanctioning and institutionalisation in the area of controlling pollution and air quality. It sets the implementation calendar for implementation and harmonisation for 13 pollutants that are defined under the framework directive and in the related directives.

Status: Mandatory

Turkey: Agricultural Strategy Paper 2006-2010

To promote environmental sound agricultural production and to improve production efficiency, food safety, environment, rural development.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Agricultural Strategy Paper 2006-2010

To promote environmental sound agricultural production and to improve production efficiency, food safety, environment, rural development.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Agricultural Strategy Paper 2006-2010

To promote environmental sound agricultural production and to improve production efficiency, food safety, environment, rural development.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Agricultural Strategy Paper 2006-2010

To promote environmental sound agricultural production and to improve production efficiency, food safety, environment, rural development.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Agricultural Strategy Paper 2006-2010

To promote environmental sound agricultural production and to improve production efficiency, food safety, environment, rural development.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Agricultural Strategy Paper 2006-2010

To promote environmental sound agricultural production and to improve production efficiency, food safety, environment, rural development.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Agricultural Strategy Paper 2006-2010

To promote environmental sound agricultural production and to improve production efficiency, food safety, environment, rural development.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Agricultural Strategy Paper 2006-2010

To promote environmental sound agricultural production and to improve production efficiency, food safety, environment, rural development.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Agricultural Strategy Paper 2006-2010

To promote environmental sound agricultural production and to improve production efficiency, food safety, environment, rural development.

Date Implemented: 2006-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Transportation Master Plan

Turkey: New regulations regarding the quality of fuels used for heating and transportation

Turkey: Hydrogen Bus Pilot Project

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Hydrogen Bus Pilot Project

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Hydrogen Bus Pilot Project

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Hydrogen Bus Pilot Project

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Fuel Cell Technology in motor vehicles

Date Implemented: 2002-2006

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Fuel Cell Technology in motor vehicles

Date Implemented: 2002-2006

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Fuel Cell Technology in motor vehicles

Date Implemented: 2002-2006

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Fuel Cell Technology in motor vehicles

Date Implemented: 2002-2006

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Implementing Regulation on the Control and Management of End-of-life vehicles

Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of life vehicles - Commission Statements

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Implementing Regulation on the Control and Management of End-of-life vehicles

Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of life vehicles - Commission Statements

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Implementing Regulation on the Control and Management of End-of-life vehicles

Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of life vehicles - Commission Statements

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Implementing Regulation on the Control and Management of End-of-life vehicles

Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 September 2000 on end-of life vehicles - Commission Statements

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution arising from heating

The By-law prohibits the use of fuel oils with sulphur content more than
1.00% by mass if imported or with sulphur content more than 1.50% by mass if national product until 1.1.2007.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution arising from heating

The By-law prohibits the use of fuel oils with sulphur content more than
1.00% by mass if imported or with sulphur content more than 1.50% by mass if national product until 1.1.2007.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution arising from heating

The By-law prohibits the use of fuel oils with sulphur content more than
1.00% by mass if imported or with sulphur content more than 1.50% by mass if national product until 1.1.2007.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution arising from heating

The By-law prohibits the use of fuel oils with sulphur content more than
1.00% by mass if imported or with sulphur content more than 1.50% by mass if national product until 1.1.2007.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution arising from heating

The By-law prohibits the use of fuel oils with sulphur content more than
1.00% by mass if imported or with sulphur content more than 1.50% by mass if national product until 1.1.2007.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution arising from heating

The By-law prohibits the use of fuel oils with sulphur content more than
1.00% by mass if imported or with sulphur content more than 1.50% by mass if national product until 1.1.2007.

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution from Industrial Plants

Turkey: Large combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC)

To control pollution from Large Combustion Plants, transpose Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC) prepare action plan/road map for implementation of a policy.

Status: Under Preparation

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Large combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC)

To control pollution from Large Combustion Plants, transpose Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC) prepare action plan/road map for implementation of a policy.

Status: Under Preparation

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Large combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC)

To control pollution from Large Combustion Plants, transpose Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC) prepare action plan/road map for implementation of a policy.

Status: Under Preparation

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Large combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC)

To control pollution from Large Combustion Plants, transpose Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC) prepare action plan/road map for implementation of a policy.

Status: Under Preparation

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Large combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC)

To control pollution from Large Combustion Plants, transpose Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC) prepare action plan/road map for implementation of a policy.

Status: Under Preparation

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Large combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC)

To control pollution from Large Combustion Plants, transpose Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCP-2001/80/EC) prepare action plan/road map for implementation of a policy.

Status: Under Preparation

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution Arising from Motor Vehicles

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution Arising from Motor Vehicles

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution Arising from Motor Vehicles

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution Arising from Motor Vehicles

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Control of Air Pollution Arising from Motor Vehicles

Date Implemented: 2005

Status: In Force

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Labelling fuel economy and Co2 emissions of new passenger cars- Directive 1999/94/EC

Date Implemented: 2007-2008

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Labelling fuel economy and Co2 emissions of new passenger cars- Directive 1999/94/EC

Date Implemented: 2007-2008

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Labelling fuel economy and Co2 emissions of new passenger cars- Directive 1999/94/EC

Date Implemented: 2007-2008

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Labelling fuel economy and Co2 emissions of new passenger cars- Directive 1999/94/EC

Date Implemented: 2007-2008

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Labelling fuel economy and Co2 emissions of new passenger cars- Directive 1999/94/EC

Date Implemented: 2007-2008

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.cevreorman.gov.tr/belgeler4/iklimbildirimi.pdf

Turkey: Draft Law on Geothermal Resources and Spring Water

Turkey: Automobile Standards

The Ministry of Environment and automobile manufacturers reached an agreement on environmental performance standards in new cars. Starting in 2000, all imported and locally produced new automobiles are to be equipped with catalytic converters.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Automobile Standards

The Ministry of Environment and automobile manufacturers reached an agreement on environmental performance standards in new cars. Starting in 2000, all imported and locally produced new automobiles are to be equipped with catalytic converters.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Automobile Standards

The Ministry of Environment and automobile manufacturers reached an agreement on environmental performance standards in new cars. Starting in 2000, all imported and locally produced new automobiles are to be equipped with catalytic converters.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Automobile Standards

The Ministry of Environment and automobile manufacturers reached an agreement on environmental performance standards in new cars. Starting in 2000, all imported and locally produced new automobiles are to be equipped with catalytic converters.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Automobile Standards

The Ministry of Environment and automobile manufacturers reached an agreement on environmental performance standards in new cars. Starting in 2000, all imported and locally produced new automobiles are to be equipped with catalytic converters.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Automobile Standards

The Ministry of Environment and automobile manufacturers reached an agreement on environmental performance standards in new cars. Starting in 2000, all imported and locally produced new automobiles are to be equipped with catalytic converters.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Heat Insulation Standards

Energy efficiency standards for buildings: In the residential/commercial sector, more than 80% of the energy consumed is used for heating. While older buildings require 200-250 kWh/m2, the new standards should bring heating energy requirements down to 100-150 kWh/m2.

Date Implemented: issued 1999; effective June 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Heat Insulation Standards

Energy efficiency standards for buildings: In the residential/commercial sector, more than 80% of the energy consumed is used for heating. While older buildings require 200-250 kWh/m2, the new standards should bring heating energy requirements down to 100-150 kWh/m2.

Date Implemented: issued 1999; effective June 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Heat Insulation Standards

Energy efficiency standards for buildings: In the residential/commercial sector, more than 80% of the energy consumed is used for heating. While older buildings require 200-250 kWh/m2, the new standards should bring heating energy requirements down to 100-150 kWh/m2.

Date Implemented: issued 1999; effective June 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Heat Insulation Standards

Energy efficiency standards for buildings: In the residential/commercial sector, more than 80% of the energy consumed is used for heating. While older buildings require 200-250 kWh/m2, the new standards should bring heating energy requirements down to 100-150 kWh/m2.

Date Implemented: issued 1999; effective June 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Environmental Law

This law outlines Turkey’s environmental policy in general terms. It aims to protect the environment and Turkey’s natural resources for the benefit of future generations. It includes the polluter pays principle. Regulations have been issued on air quality protection, water pollution control, environmental impact assessment, hazardous waste control, noise control, and the control of hazardous materials.

Date Implemented: 1983

Turkey: Environmental Law

This law outlines Turkey’s environmental policy in general terms. It aims to protect the environment and Turkey’s natural resources for the benefit of future generations. It includes the polluter pays principle. Regulations have been issued on air quality protection, water pollution control, environmental impact assessment, hazardous waste control, noise control, and the control of hazardous materials.

Date Implemented: 1983

Turkey: Environmental Law

This law outlines Turkey’s environmental policy in general terms. It aims to protect the environment and Turkey’s natural resources for the benefit of future generations. It includes the polluter pays principle. Regulations have been issued on air quality protection, water pollution control, environmental impact assessment, hazardous waste control, noise control, and the control of hazardous materials.

Date Implemented: 1983

Turkey: Flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units

The government requires flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units on all new coal power plants.

Status: Mandatory

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://www.geni.org/globalenergy/library/national_energy_grid/turkey/Ene...

Turkey: Flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units

The government requires flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units on all new coal power plants.

Status: Mandatory

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://www.geni.org/globalenergy/library/national_energy_grid/turkey/Ene...

Turkey: Flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units

The government requires flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units on all new coal power plants.

Status: Mandatory

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://www.geni.org/globalenergy/library/national_energy_grid/turkey/Ene...

Turkey: Flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units

The government requires flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units on all new coal power plants.

Status: Mandatory

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://www.geni.org/globalenergy/library/national_energy_grid/turkey/Ene...

Turkey: Flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units

The government requires flue gas desulphurization (FGD) units on all new coal power plants.

Status: Mandatory

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://www.geni.org/globalenergy/library/national_energy_grid/turkey/Ene...

Turkey: Encouraging geothermal power

The Ministry of Environment offers favorable loans for geothermal power plants and other renewable energy projects.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: World Bank

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/en/gr124320e.html

Turkey: Encouraging geothermal power

The Ministry of Environment offers favorable loans for geothermal power plants and other renewable energy projects.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: World Bank

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/en/gr124320e.html

Turkey: Encouraging geothermal power

The Ministry of Environment offers favorable loans for geothermal power plants and other renewable energy projects.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: World Bank

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/en/gr124320e.html

Turkey: Encouraging geothermal power

The Ministry of Environment offers favorable loans for geothermal power plants and other renewable energy projects.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Funding Information: World Bank

References: EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues,

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inimr-ri.nsf/en/gr124320e.html

Turkey: Street lighting & government buildings

Power saving measures are imposed on government buildings and street lighting is reduced.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Street lighting & government buildings

Power saving measures are imposed on government buildings and street lighting is reduced.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Street lighting & government buildings

Power saving measures are imposed on government buildings and street lighting is reduced.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Street lighting & government buildings

Power saving measures are imposed on government buildings and street lighting is reduced.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Street lighting & government buildings

Power saving measures are imposed on government buildings and street lighting is reduced.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Energy-Environment in Turkey

Studies for the project on “Energy-Environment in Turkey” with the WB began in 2000. These studies were to analyze alternative scenarios for reducing GHG emissions. CO2 emissions for a base case scenario were estimated, and various alternatives were explored, including increasing energy efficiency, improving technologies, inter-fuel substitution, reducing transmission and distribution losses, and improving fuel quality.

Date Implemented: 2001

Turkey: Energy-Environment in Turkey

Studies for the project on “Energy-Environment in Turkey” with the WB began in 2000. These studies were to analyze alternative scenarios for reducing GHG emissions. CO2 emissions for a base case scenario were estimated, and various alternatives were explored, including increasing energy efficiency, improving technologies, inter-fuel substitution, reducing transmission and distribution losses, and improving fuel quality.

Date Implemented: 2001

Turkey: Energy-Environment in Turkey

Studies for the project on “Energy-Environment in Turkey” with the WB began in 2000. These studies were to analyze alternative scenarios for reducing GHG emissions. CO2 emissions for a base case scenario were estimated, and various alternatives were explored, including increasing energy efficiency, improving technologies, inter-fuel substitution, reducing transmission and distribution losses, and improving fuel quality.

Date Implemented: 2001

Turkey: Energy-Environment in Turkey

Studies for the project on “Energy-Environment in Turkey” with the WB began in 2000. These studies were to analyze alternative scenarios for reducing GHG emissions. CO2 emissions for a base case scenario were estimated, and various alternatives were explored, including increasing energy efficiency, improving technologies, inter-fuel substitution, reducing transmission and distribution losses, and improving fuel quality.

Date Implemented: 2001

Turkey: Energy-Environment in Turkey

Studies for the project on “Energy-Environment in Turkey” with the WB began in 2000. These studies were to analyze alternative scenarios for reducing GHG emissions. CO2 emissions for a base case scenario were estimated, and various alternatives were explored, including increasing energy efficiency, improving technologies, inter-fuel substitution, reducing transmission and distribution losses, and improving fuel quality.

Date Implemented: 2001

Turkey: Energy-Environment in Turkey

Studies for the project on “Energy-Environment in Turkey” with the WB began in 2000. These studies were to analyze alternative scenarios for reducing GHG emissions. CO2 emissions for a base case scenario were estimated, and various alternatives were explored, including increasing energy efficiency, improving technologies, inter-fuel substitution, reducing transmission and distribution losses, and improving fuel quality.

Date Implemented: 2001

Turkey: Regulation on increasing of efficiency in the energy consumption of industrial establishment

These regulations are aimed at increasing energy efficiency in the Turkish industrial sector, requiring establishments with annual consumption above 84 terajoules to take measures to streamline and reduce consumption, including establishing an internal energy management system, conducting energy audits, and appointing an energy manager.

Date Implemented: 1995

Turkey: Regulation on increasing of efficiency in the energy consumption of industrial establishment

These regulations are aimed at increasing energy efficiency in the Turkish industrial sector, requiring establishments with annual consumption above 84 terajoules to take measures to streamline and reduce consumption, including establishing an internal energy management system, conducting energy audits, and appointing an energy manager.

Date Implemented: 1995

Turkey: Regulation on increasing of efficiency in the energy consumption of industrial establishment

These regulations are aimed at increasing energy efficiency in the Turkish industrial sector, requiring establishments with annual consumption above 84 terajoules to take measures to streamline and reduce consumption, including establishing an internal energy management system, conducting energy audits, and appointing an energy manager.

Date Implemented: 1995

Turkey: Air Quality Protection Regulation

These regulations aim to reduce the emissions of soot, smoke, dust, gases, steam and aerosol. It limits the concentrations of pollutants in the flue gas. Power plants are required to take measure to reduce sulfur oxide concentration in flue gases limiting them to 1000 mg/Nm3, the limit is set by the related regulation for all lignite fired power plants. Facilities that have been listed as unhealthy or harmful now require that permission to operate be granted by the Emission License System.

Turkey: Air Quality Protection Regulation

These regulations aim to reduce the emissions of soot, smoke, dust, gases, steam and aerosol. It limits the concentrations of pollutants in the flue gas. Power plants are required to take measure to reduce sulfur oxide concentration in flue gases limiting them to 1000 mg/Nm3, the limit is set by the related regulation for all lignite fired power plants. Facilities that have been listed as unhealthy or harmful now require that permission to operate be granted by the Emission License System.

Turkey: Air Quality Protection Regulation

These regulations aim to reduce the emissions of soot, smoke, dust, gases, steam and aerosol. It limits the concentrations of pollutants in the flue gas. Power plants are required to take measure to reduce sulfur oxide concentration in flue gases limiting them to 1000 mg/Nm3, the limit is set by the related regulation for all lignite fired power plants. Facilities that have been listed as unhealthy or harmful now require that permission to operate be granted by the Emission License System.

Turkey: Air Quality Protection Regulation

These regulations aim to reduce the emissions of soot, smoke, dust, gases, steam and aerosol. It limits the concentrations of pollutants in the flue gas. Power plants are required to take measure to reduce sulfur oxide concentration in flue gases limiting them to 1000 mg/Nm3, the limit is set by the related regulation for all lignite fired power plants. Facilities that have been listed as unhealthy or harmful now require that permission to operate be granted by the Emission License System.

Turkey: Air Quality Protection Regulation

These regulations aim to reduce the emissions of soot, smoke, dust, gases, steam and aerosol. It limits the concentrations of pollutants in the flue gas. Power plants are required to take measure to reduce sulfur oxide concentration in flue gases limiting them to 1000 mg/Nm3, the limit is set by the related regulation for all lignite fired power plants. Facilities that have been listed as unhealthy or harmful now require that permission to operate be granted by the Emission License System.

Turkey: Air Quality Protection Regulation

These regulations aim to reduce the emissions of soot, smoke, dust, gases, steam and aerosol. It limits the concentrations of pollutants in the flue gas. Power plants are required to take measure to reduce sulfur oxide concentration in flue gases limiting them to 1000 mg/Nm3, the limit is set by the related regulation for all lignite fired power plants. Facilities that have been listed as unhealthy or harmful now require that permission to operate be granted by the Emission License System.

Turkey: Air Quality Protection Regulation

These regulations aim to reduce the emissions of soot, smoke, dust, gases, steam and aerosol. It limits the concentrations of pollutants in the flue gas. Power plants are required to take measure to reduce sulfur oxide concentration in flue gases limiting them to 1000 mg/Nm3, the limit is set by the related regulation for all lignite fired power plants. Facilities that have been listed as unhealthy or harmful now require that permission to operate be granted by the Emission License System.

Turkey: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIAR)

Part of the Environmental Law of ‘83, this legislation outlines the administrative and technical principles surrounding an environmental impact assessment that will be undertaken to identify and to evaluate all possible impacts any public or private project may have on the environment and to prevent any damages these projects may cause.

Date Implemented: 1983

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIAR)

Part of the Environmental Law of ‘83, this legislation outlines the administrative and technical principles surrounding an environmental impact assessment that will be undertaken to identify and to evaluate all possible impacts any public or private project may have on the environment and to prevent any damages these projects may cause.

Date Implemented: 1983

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIAR)

Part of the Environmental Law of ‘83, this legislation outlines the administrative and technical principles surrounding an environmental impact assessment that will be undertaken to identify and to evaluate all possible impacts any public or private project may have on the environment and to prevent any damages these projects may cause.

Date Implemented: 1983

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIAR)

Part of the Environmental Law of ‘83, this legislation outlines the administrative and technical principles surrounding an environmental impact assessment that will be undertaken to identify and to evaluate all possible impacts any public or private project may have on the environment and to prevent any damages these projects may cause.

Date Implemented: 1983

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIAR)

Part of the Environmental Law of ‘83, this legislation outlines the administrative and technical principles surrounding an environmental impact assessment that will be undertaken to identify and to evaluate all possible impacts any public or private project may have on the environment and to prevent any damages these projects may cause.

Date Implemented: 1983

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIAR)

Part of the Environmental Law of ‘83, this legislation outlines the administrative and technical principles surrounding an environmental impact assessment that will be undertaken to identify and to evaluate all possible impacts any public or private project may have on the environment and to prevent any damages these projects may cause.

Date Implemented: 1983

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIAR)

Part of the Environmental Law of ‘83, this legislation outlines the administrative and technical principles surrounding an environmental impact assessment that will be undertaken to identify and to evaluate all possible impacts any public or private project may have on the environment and to prevent any damages these projects may cause.

Date Implemented: 1983

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (EIAR)

Part of the Environmental Law of ‘83, this legislation outlines the administrative and technical principles surrounding an environmental impact assessment that will be undertaken to identify and to evaluate all possible impacts any public or private project may have on the environment and to prevent any damages these projects may cause.

Date Implemented: 1983

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Turkey: 8th Five-year Development Plan

Turkey: Appliance labeling

The Ministry of Industry and Trade requires energy labeling of refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and lamps.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Appliance labeling

The Ministry of Industry and Trade requires energy labeling of refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and lamps.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Appliance labeling

The Ministry of Industry and Trade requires energy labeling of refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and lamps.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Appliance labeling

The Ministry of Industry and Trade requires energy labeling of refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and lamps.

Date Implemented: 2003

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: IEA

Turkey: Electricity Market Law (Law Number 4628)

This legislation generated two policies related to renewables: First, renewable energy facilities are only required to pay 1% of the total license fee or the license for construction, and they are exempt from license fees for the first eight years following the completion date. Second, the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) and distribution companies are required to give priority status for renewables facilities’ systems connection.

Turkey: Electricity Market Law (Law Number 4628)

This legislation generated two policies related to renewables: First, renewable energy facilities are only required to pay 1% of the total license fee or the license for construction, and they are exempt from license fees for the first eight years following the completion date. Second, the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) and distribution companies are required to give priority status for renewables facilities’ systems connection.

Turkey: Electricity Market Law (Law Number 4628)

This legislation generated two policies related to renewables: First, renewable energy facilities are only required to pay 1% of the total license fee or the license for construction, and they are exempt from license fees for the first eight years following the completion date. Second, the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) and distribution companies are required to give priority status for renewables facilities’ systems connection.

Turkey: Electricity Market Law (Law Number 4628)

This legislation generated two policies related to renewables: First, renewable energy facilities are only required to pay 1% of the total license fee or the license for construction, and they are exempt from license fees for the first eight years following the completion date. Second, the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) and distribution companies are required to give priority status for renewables facilities’ systems connection.

Turkey: Electricity Sector Reform Strategy

This policy undertakes the liberalization/privatization of the energy market in order to increase economic efficiency of production and delivery and increase the quality and reliability of the product. Liberalization will implement cost-reflective prices.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Turkey: Electricity Sector Reform Strategy

This policy undertakes the liberalization/privatization of the energy market in order to increase economic efficiency of production and delivery and increase the quality and reliability of the product. Liberalization will implement cost-reflective prices.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Turkey: Electricity Sector Reform Strategy

This policy undertakes the liberalization/privatization of the energy market in order to increase economic efficiency of production and delivery and increase the quality and reliability of the product. Liberalization will implement cost-reflective prices.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Turkey: Electricity Sector Reform Strategy

This policy undertakes the liberalization/privatization of the energy market in order to increase economic efficiency of production and delivery and increase the quality and reliability of the product. Liberalization will implement cost-reflective prices.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Turkey: Electricity Sector Reform Strategy

This policy undertakes the liberalization/privatization of the energy market in order to increase economic efficiency of production and delivery and increase the quality and reliability of the product. Liberalization will implement cost-reflective prices.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Turkey: Electricity Sector Reform Strategy

This policy undertakes the liberalization/privatization of the energy market in order to increase economic efficiency of production and delivery and increase the quality and reliability of the product. Liberalization will implement cost-reflective prices.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Turkey: Electricity Sector Reform Strategy

This policy undertakes the liberalization/privatization of the energy market in order to increase economic efficiency of production and delivery and increase the quality and reliability of the product. Liberalization will implement cost-reflective prices.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Turkey: Gas Tax

The Turkish government raised taxes on unleaded gasoline, diesel, and natural gas to increase revenues as the IMF had recommended.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

Turkey: Gas Tax

The Turkish government raised taxes on unleaded gasoline, diesel, and natural gas to increase revenues as the IMF had recommended.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

Turkey: Gas Tax

The Turkish government raised taxes on unleaded gasoline, diesel, and natural gas to increase revenues as the IMF had recommended.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

Turkey: Gas Tax

The Turkish government raised taxes on unleaded gasoline, diesel, and natural gas to increase revenues as the IMF had recommended.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

Turkey: Gas Tax

The Turkish government raised taxes on unleaded gasoline, diesel, and natural gas to increase revenues as the IMF had recommended.

Date Implemented: 2004

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

Turkey: Petroleum Market Law

Turkey: Draft bill encouraging renewables

Turkey has a great deal of potential in renewable energy. Further development, financing and market reforms are needed to allow the technologies to be competitive.

Targets: Turkey aims to provide 2% of its electricity from wind power

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues

Turkey: Draft bill encouraging renewables

Turkey has a great deal of potential in renewable energy. Further development, financing and market reforms are needed to allow the technologies to be competitive.

Targets: Turkey aims to provide 2% of its electricity from wind power

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues

Turkey: Draft bill encouraging renewables

Turkey has a great deal of potential in renewable energy. Further development, financing and market reforms are needed to allow the technologies to be competitive.

Targets: Turkey aims to provide 2% of its electricity from wind power

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues

Turkey: Draft bill encouraging renewables

Turkey has a great deal of potential in renewable energy. Further development, financing and market reforms are needed to allow the technologies to be competitive.

Targets: Turkey aims to provide 2% of its electricity from wind power

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues

Turkey: Draft bill encouraging renewables

Turkey has a great deal of potential in renewable energy. Further development, financing and market reforms are needed to allow the technologies to be competitive.

Targets: Turkey aims to provide 2% of its electricity from wind power

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues

Turkey: Draft bill encouraging renewables

Turkey has a great deal of potential in renewable energy. Further development, financing and market reforms are needed to allow the technologies to be competitive.

Targets: Turkey aims to provide 2% of its electricity from wind power

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues

Turkey: Draft bill encouraging renewables

Turkey has a great deal of potential in renewable energy. Further development, financing and market reforms are needed to allow the technologies to be competitive.

Targets: Turkey aims to provide 2% of its electricity from wind power

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Turkey, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/turkey.html

EIA Turkey’s Environmental Issues

Turkey: Law on Geo-Thermal Energy Resources

Concerning the exploration and development of geothermal resources and the efficient use of resources.

References: http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/plan/viii/plan8i.pdf

Turkey: Law on Geo-Thermal Energy Resources

Concerning the exploration and development of geothermal resources and the efficient use of resources.

References: http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/plan/viii/plan8i.pdf

Turkey: Energy Efficiency Law

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