İzmir Municipality Sets Savings Record in Resource Management

The İzmir Metropolitan Municipality is prioritizing resource conservation, implementing water and energy efficiency measures, expanding its electric vehicle fleet, and investing in solar energy as part of its sustainable city goals. Data from the Climate Change and Zero Waste Department reveal concrete results from these environmental and resource management initiatives.

The municipality has successfully reduced its water, electricity, and natural gas consumption. In 2025, total water consumption fell to 4.7 million cubic meters from 7.79 million cubic meters in 2024, marking a saving of nearly 3 million cubic meters. This conserved water is equivalent to the monthly consumption of approximately 123,000 four-person households.

Further savings were observed in the first four months of 2026, with water consumption dropping 50% compared to the same period last year. This translates to savings of about 32,000 households' monthly water needs. In terms of energy management, corporate electricity consumption decreased by 5.7% in 2025 compared to 2024. The municipality generated over 2 million kWh of electricity from 21 solar power plants in 2025 and an additional 533,889 kWh in the first four months of 2026.

İzmir's approach to water and energy management involves continuous monitoring, data analysis, and on-site inspections. Consumption across all accounts is tracked monthly, with anomalies investigated and addressed promptly, particularly in high-usage areas like parks and cemeteries. A similar system is in place for energy management, with regular checks on electricity and natural gas usage.