Energy And Carbon Reduction Support Programme (EKA)

On 29 June 2026, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (the “Ministry”) announced the Energy and Carbon Reduction (“EKA”) Support Programme, which aims to support businesses that reduce the carbon intensity of their operations through improvements in energy efficiency.

According to the announcement, applications will be accepted through the Energy Efficiency Support Management System (“EVDES”) between 1 July and 30 September 2026. The Ministry further stated that certain enterprises operating in the manufacturing industry and the buildings and services sectors will be eligible to apply, and outlined the applicable evaluation criteria, the methodology for calculating support amounts, and the procedures governing the reference, implementation, monitoring, and payment periods. In this respect, the Programme appears to constitute a performance-based support mechanism focused on energy efficiency and carbon reduction outcomes.