Energy policy
New era begins in energy efficiency for buildings
A regulation that came into force as of Jan. 1 ushers in a new era in energy efficiency in buildings in Türkiye.
According to the regulation, all buildings to be constructed larger than 5,000 square meters in size will be required to be B energy efficiency class and meet 5 percent of energy they consume from renewable resources.
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IEA: The world energy order is changing
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IMAD notes decline in energy consumption in autumn
In September, most Slovenian companies expected to cut production by the end of the year in the face of the energy crisis. This has been reflected in electricity consumption, which was much lower last month year-on-year, said the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development (IMAD). The same goes for natural gas consumption in recent months.
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Europe’s Gas Shortage is No Reason to Halt Coal Phase-out
Panic-driven announcements about delaying phase-outs of coal threaten to derail the progress EU Member States have made toward meeting clean energy targets.
Small nuke reactors emerge as energy option, but risks loom
A global search for alternative sources to Russian energy during the war in Ukraine has refocused attention on smaller, easier-to-build nuclear power stations, which proponents say could provide a cheaper, more efficient alternative to older model mega-plants.
Türkiye should not face natural gas shortage in winter: Minister
Türkiye should not face any natural gas problems this winter if suppliers stick to their delivery schedules, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fahrettin Dönmez has said.
Attica Region: Actions to save up to 60% energy
The Region of Attica places - as it emphasizes - special importance to the protection of the Environment and taking into account the conditions that have been shaped by the energy crisis, it is intensifying actions such as the energy upgrade of building infrastructure and the replacement of the existing energy-consuming sodium lamps with LED lamps.
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Clean energy jobs grow, but wages lag fossil sector: report
Clean energy now provides more employment than the fossil fuel industry, reflecting the shift that efforts to tackle climate change are having on the global jobs market, according to a report yesterday.
Greek Dev. Min.: The Greek government’s support measures will be targeted
The Greek Minister of Development and Investment, Adonis Georgiadis, spoke on MEGA channel about the energy crisis and the support measures for households and businesses.
Georgiadis spoke about Russia's decision to close the gas pipeline, creating repeated problems for the European economy and energy.
Gas, electricity prices hiked
Natural gas and electricity prices have been hiked, authorities have announced, citing rising costs globally.
Electricity prices for households were increased by 20 percent, effective Sept. 1, the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) said in a statement.
Under the new tariff, households will pay 173.5 Turkish Liras/100 kilowatts per hour.
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