In today's world, the energy consumption in living spaces and the high capacity factor of industrial facilities have led to a continuously increasing energy demand in recent years. This situation further emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency. Energy efficiency projects play a crucial role in managing the growing energy demand and establishing a sustainable business model.

Energy efficiency projects are initiatives aimed at optimizing the energy consumption of living and working spaces as well as industrial facilities, and using resources more efficiently. These projects not only support environmental sustainability but also reduce costs for businesses. Achieving energy efficiency in industrial facilities is a critical step towards gaining a competitive advantage and ensuring long-term sustainability.

To address this, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources evaluates projects aimed at preventing or minimizing unnecessary energy use, waste energy, energy losses, and leakages, as well as reclaiming waste energy and implementing solutions such as cogeneration systems, under the umbrella of Productivity Increasing Projects (VAP).

"Projects with a total investment cost of up to 5 million Turkish Liras, excluding VAT, are eligible for support, with up to 30% of the project cost being provided as a grant."

Industrial enterprises engaged in all types of manufacturing activities, affiliated with chambers of commerce and industry, chambers of commerce, or chambers of industry, with an annual total energy consumption of 500 TEP (ton equivalent of petroleum) or more, excluding legal entities holding licenses for electricity production, can apply for VAP support.