The energy management and optimization agreements in the metropolis of Tehran were signed by officials. At this ceremony, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, Mohammad Sadegh Azimi Far, emphasized the necessity of synergy among organizations and stakeholder participation to reduce energy consumption.
The Necessity of Stakeholder Cooperation in Energy Optimization
Azimi Far stated: "The Tehran Municipality is one of the important stakeholders in the energy sector, and its effective involvement in energy optimization can yield valuable results." He added that the resilience of the energy sector is currently under threat, stating: "The unity and participation of all stakeholders, from municipalities to governors, is essential, and all capacities must be utilized for energy consumption management."
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Three Percent Reduction in Energy Consumption in Tehran
The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company noted the government's actions regarding delegating authority to governors, stating: "This approach has facilitated and expedited actions." According to the actions taken, a three percent reduction in energy consumption in Tehran has been achieved this year. This reduction is significantly important considering the capital's status as one of the largest energy consumers in the country.
Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, also pointed to the country's legal capacities in the field of energy optimization, emphasizing: "Article 46 of the Seventh Development Plan provides a suitable opportunity for more serious movement towards optimization." He stressed that the Tehran Municipality can play an effective role in reducing energy consumption in buildings by utilizing the capacities of Section 19 of the National Building Regulations.
Creating Economic Incentives in Energy Optimization
Ismail Saqabe Isfahani, Vice President and Head of the Organization for Optimization and Strategic Energy Management, emphasized the necessity of changing the approach to energy consumption management, stating: "Economic incentives must be created for consumers." He also stressed the need for coordination with the National Gas Company and the relevant banks to advance the programs.
Alireza Zakani, the Mayor of Tehran, expressed his satisfaction with the signing of the cooperation agreements, considering this issue as one of the main priorities of the municipality and emphasized the necessity of identifying existing capacities in buildings. He stated: "The starting point for these actions can be the internal capacities of the Tehran Municipality."
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