In 2 Months: Whose Electricity Bills Will Rise in Alanya

Under a decision by EPDK (Turkey’s Energy Regulatory Authority), starting January 1, 2026, a new annual electricity consumption limit of 4,000 kWh per residential customer will be enforced nationwide.

Consumers exceeding this limit will be switched to the “last-resort” tariff (with higher rates), leading to a sharp increase in their electricity bills.

In Alanya, this change will notably affect:

holiday homes and properties used during tourist seasons;

households with heavy air conditioning, pools, and cooling systems;

small hotels and apartments located outside central zones, which often exceed average consumption.

Those who exceed the limit are expected to see their bills increase by 30–40% compared to current rates.

Some groups are exempt from the new regulation:

religious institutions;

families of deceased military personnel;

users who depend on medical devices;

dwellings under AFAD (disaster management) control and certain veteran categories.

The aim of the reform is to ensure more equitable subsidy distribution and to foster energy efficiency among households.