The TEBD II Energy Efficiency Support Programme aims to strengthen the capacity and knowledge of Turkish Chambers and Commodity Exchanges to advise SMEs and members on how to reduce their energy consumption and increase awareness of energy efficiency to strengthen their competitiveness and sustainability.  

  

The Energy Efficiency Support Programme is structured around the following steps: 

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1. Energy Efficiency Toolkit Development  

 
As a first step, a selected pool of Energy Efficiency experts developed a comprehensive Energy Efficiency Toolkit, building on the previous toolkit produced under the TEBD I project. The expanded questionnaire grew to 42 questions across nine core sections, incorporating key modern topics such as renewable energy capacity, smart metering, ESG strategies and building renovation plans. 

This updated toolkit also integrates insights and methodologies from other international and EU-funded projects in the field of SME energy efficiency — including RE-VALUE, EE4SMEs, IMPAWATT, STEEP, and EU4HORECA. 

​The toolkit’s main objective is to provide chamber representatives with a practical set of updated questions and analytical tools to carry out energy audits with pre-identified Turkish SMEs. It supports chambers in: 

• Raising awareness of technical aspects of energy efficiency, 

• Identifying success factors and barriers, 

• Providing diagnostic checklists for SMEs and larger companies to assess their current energy practices, 

• Enhancing corporate policies, and formulating concrete recommendations for improving energy performance. 

  

2. In-Person Training in Ankara (11-13 June 2025)

 

An in person 3-day training with 25 executives from Turkish Chambers and Commodity Exchanges was held in Ankara, at TOBB premises. The training was delivered by three EU Experts in coordination with Eurochambres, and it combined theory, interactive expertise and mentoring.  

The training aimed to develop a network of “Energy Efficiency Ambassadors” from Turkish Chambers and Commodity Exchanges across Türkiye, who could act multipliers by providing coaching to local companies, supporting them in reducing energy consumption, and promoting awareness of energy efficiency at local, national, and international levels. 

  

The training programme covered: 

• Hands-on sessions on the use of the Energy Efficiency Toolkit; 

• Guidance on assisting SMEs in designing and monitoring energy efficiency actions; 

• Workshops and mentoring sessions to prepare participants for conducting on-site SME visits. 

The programme concluded with a certification ceremony recognising the participants’ successful completion of the training and their role as Energy Efficiency Ambassadors. 
 

  

3. Webinar “Financial Opportunities for SMEs in Energy Efficiency Investments” (17 July 2025) 

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The webinar brought together a wide range of institutional experts and practitioners to discuss funding mechanisms and support schemes for SMEs on their path to energy efficiency and green transition.  

Presentations covered a variety of national and international financial instruments, including: 

• Public funding and incentive schemes presented by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye, 

• The SOGREEN Project and its support mechanisms for energy efficiency by The Ministry of Industry and Technology of Türkiye, 

• KOSGEB Green Industry Support Programme and its application process, 

• TÜBİTAK grant opportunities for energy efficiency research and innovation, 

• GEFF Türkiye energy efficiency approach and financial tools, 

• The ESCO Model, presented by EYODER, as an innovative solution for financing renewable energy and energy efficiency investments. 

  

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A and closing discussion, allowing participants to directly engage with speakers and explore concrete pathways to financing energy efficiency initiatives in Türkiye. 

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4. Webinar on “Energy investments for Sustainable Growth: A Toolkit and Real-Life SME Success Stories” (3 September 2025) 

  

The second online training session was designed to address the evolving questions and practical needs of the Energy Efficiency Ambassadors. The live Zoom meeting provided a comprehensive deep dive into operationalising the updated TEBD II Energy Efficiency Toolkit and driving tangible green growth across Turkish SMEs.  

  

The webinar provided an in-depth introduction to the adapted Toolkit, guiding participants on how to conduct energy visits and supporting SMEs in improving energy efficiency. It also highlighted real-life success stories from various sectors, including food production, metal fabrication, hospitality, and textile industries. Case studies, such as REEValue Sammontana, illustrated practical lessons, challenges, and effective practices in energy-efficient improvements.  

 

The training concluded with an interactive Q&A session where Ambassadors actively engaged with the expert panel. By addressing complex technical queries and sharing knowledge, the webinar reinforced the critical role of the Energy Efficiency Ambassadors in supporting SMEs, facilitating access to energy efficiency measures and promoting sustainable business practices across Türkiye.  
 

5. Energy Efficiency Visits and Data Collection (13 October 2025- 9 February 2026) 

 
Following their training, Energy Efficiency Ambassadors conducted on-site diagnostic visits based on the TEBD II Energy Efficiency Toolkit. These visits achieved to gather and validate in-depth energy data from 254 Turkish companies across several regions of Türkiye. In doing so, these 24 dedicated executives acted as regional experts offering structured guidance to Turkish companies.  

On-site energy audits were carried out in different regions of Türkiye. Of the 254 companies that responded, 66 companies were established in the Central Anatolian region, 62 companies in the Aegean region, 44 companies in the Mediterranean region, 25 companies in the Marmara region, 23 companies in the Eastern Anatolia region, 22 companies from Southeastern Anatolian region and 12 companies in the Black Sea region. Most of the businesses participating in the survey were small or medium-sized enterprises, but not exclusively.  

 

6. Findings & Final Report  

All outcomes, field analysis and technical tools developed throughout the TEBD II Energy Efficiency Support Programme have been integrated into a comprehensive Final Report titled Energy Efficiency for a Sustainable Business World: Comparative Status Analysis and Transformation Guide for Türkiye's Private Sector, will be available in both English and Turkish. 
 
The report and its strategic policy recommendations were formally handed over to policy and decision makers and other relevant actors. It was also delivered to local Chambers and Commodity Exchanges to support future policy decision making and SME support initiatives.