Cappadocia University’s efforts regarding the efficient and effective use of energy are planned and implemented under the Cappadocia Fire program. The main activity areas of this program are:

• Developing applications and taking measures to ensure the efficient and effective use of energy
• Carrying out studies to reduce total energy consumption, and organizing and promoting activities to inform the academic and administrative personnel and the students about efficient and effective energy use
• Taking measures to reduce carbon emissions from heating
• Designing new buildings in consideration of natural heating and cooling potentials
• Heating of existing and historical buildings using low-carbon energy sources, in addition to natural heating
• Prioritizing the use of natural gas on all campuses
• Exempting unused indoor spaces from heating and limiting the use of air conditioners for cooling
• Taking initiatives in the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources (hydro, solar, wind and bio fuel), and carrying out projects and supporting existing projects in this field
• Prioritizing facilities and buildings that do no harm to the natural and cultural structure of the region for renewable energy generation
• Using energy-efficient appliances to reduce electricity consumption, particularly in lighting
• Minimizing unnecessary and excess lighting
• Using photocells in indoor spaces that are not frequently used to economize electricity consumption