Turkish delegation visits Portuguese energy agency to learn residential efficiency practices

On 29 October, Portugal's energy agency ADENE hosted five Turkish representatives from the energy ministry, the private sector and academia. The study visit forms part of an EU-funded project, supported by the World Bank's Turkey office, to strengthen the institutional capacity of Turkish ministry staff. ADENE presented its tools for household energy efficiency, including the building energy certification system, the transposition of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the Espaço Energia network, the Rota da Energia and the casA+ and Poupa Energia portals. These cover public information, local advice and support for consumer decisions.