“Energy Management and Planning” Seminar

Mersin University Technical Sciences Vocational School Department of Electricity and Energy Held “Energy Management and Planning” Seminar
The Department of Electricity and Energy at Mersin University Technical Sciences Vocational School organized a seminar on “Energy Management and Planning” to enhance students’ professional competencies and familiarize them with current practices in the energy sector.
The seminar took place on Thursday, 5 November 2026, at 13:00 in the TBMYO Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Laboratory. The opening speech was delivered by Department Head Lecturer Kader Metin. In her remarks, Metin emphasized the strategic importance of energy management and planning in the electricity and energy sector and shared with students the economic and environmental value of sustainable and efficient energy use. Department academic staff also attended the event to support the students.
During the seminar, Energy Management System Specialist Umut OĞUR from A Artı Engineering Industry and Trade Inc. delivered a comprehensive, practice-oriented presentation on energy management and planning. The speaker addressed technical topics in detail, including energy efficiency practices, the role of energy management systems in industrial and commercial facilities, monitoring and optimization of energy consumption, sustainable energy planning, practical approaches to reducing energy costs, energy audits, performance indicators, and payback periods of energy efficiency investments. Students actively participated by asking questions throughout the presentation, creating an interactive atmosphere.
Students from the Department’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Program and Electricity Program showed strong interest in the event. At the end of the seminar, which was marked by the students’ curiosity and engagement, Department Head Lecturer Kader Metin presented a certificate of appreciation to speaker Umut OĞUR. After the event, tea and cake were served to participants, fostering a friendly conversation environment.
Organized with the understanding of “Sustainable energy, conscious management; a strong future,” the seminar aimed to enrich students’ sectoral perspectives and contribute to their development as well-equipped individuals in the field of energy management. As the Department of Electricity and Energy, we will continue to prepare our students more effectively for the energy sector of the future through such events.