Ramazan Ali Sangdovini, a member of the Energy Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, emphasized the necessity of renovating outdated and non-standard heating equipment in a press conference, stating that this equipment has a significant share in gas waste. He clarified that not all issues of gas imbalance should be limited to production levels and transmission network capacity; rather, consumption methods and equipment quality also play a crucial role in this regard.
Impact of Outdated Equipment on Energy Consumption
Sangdovini said: "Currently, there are millions of outdated and non-standard heaters in the country that have low efficiency and waste a significant portion of the consumed energy." This parliament representative also pointed to the existence of numerous water heaters and heating equipment that have been installed without adhering to necessary standards, stating that this negatively affects energy consumption quality.
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Necessity of Reforming Consumption Equipment
According to this official, the presence of low-efficiency evaporative coolers and ineffective boiler rooms that consume high energy indicates the need for reform in consumption equipment. Sangdovini stressed that reforming this equipment should become one of the priorities of the country's energy policy to prevent further energy waste.
He also stated: "The government should facilitate the replacement of outdated equipment by utilizing the capacity of the private sector, providing suitable facilities and economic incentives." According to him, expecting people to reduce gas consumption while no support is considered for replacing high-consumption and non-standard appliances is unfair.
Sangdovini further expressed: "If the renovation program for heating equipment and the reform of boiler rooms is implemented purposefully, in addition to reducing gas consumption, the pressure on the network during the cold months will also decrease, and sustainable energy supply for residential, industrial, and power generation sectors will be ensured."
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