Farhad Shahroki, Vice President of the Energy Commission of the Parliament, referred to the issue of gas imbalance in winter in an interview with our reporter, stating that the accumulation of imbalance and the reduction of gas production and processing capacity due to damage to four South Pars refineries has put additional pressure on the country's energy network. He added that consumption management is very important for maintaining network stability, especially in northern provinces.
Strategies for Optimal Energy Consumption
Shahroki further referred to the 20-degree campaign and emphasized that setting the ambient temperature between 18 and 21 degrees, using thick curtains, sealing windows, and blocking air conditioner vents are among the simple yet effective solutions for reducing energy waste. According to him, public participation in this area can help stabilize the gas network on cold days.
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The Necessity of Developing Energy Service Companies
The Vice President of the Energy Commission of the Parliament emphasized the necessity of making energy consumption optimization economically viable, noting that the development of energy service companies or contractors and the granting of savings certificates provide the groundwork for financing optimization projects and replacing outdated heaters with high-efficiency equipment. In this model, households benefit from efficient equipment without paying initial costs and also profit from reduced gas consumption and lower bills.
Shahroki also deemed the implementation of Article 46 of the Seventh Development Plan (management and reduction of energy intensity) essential and stated that the Energy Commission of the Parliament is pursuing the implementation of legal obligations and the return of financial benefits from savings to subscribers.
Supervision and Preparedness for Winter
He stressed the necessity of prioritizing gas consumption in industrial and agricultural sectors and developing backup fuels, stating that supervision over the readiness of responsible agencies to get through winter will continue. Observing comfort temperature and implementing simple savings solutions will help reduce imbalance and ensure a safe passage through winter.
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