Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, emphasized the importance of national solidarity in gas consumption management during the winter season at the sidelines of the board meeting and a joint session with the Basij Organization's "Janfada Campaign." He noted the significant capacities of various sectors to reduce energy consumption, stating that the consumption management campaign should become a comprehensive movement beyond symbolic actions. Tavakoli also highlighted the effective role of guilds, schools, mosques, and community organizations in this regard.
The Gas Partner Project and Its Impact on Energy Consumption
Tavakoli referred to the "Gas Partner" project, which, with the participation of about 310,000 students and 41,000 teachers, helps to promote culture and modify consumption behavior in families. He also mentioned the experience of tariff reform after 14 years and a 5.8% reduction in household consumption within a year of implementing this program, stating: "The role of continuous information dissemination and public persuasion is crucial for the success of consumption management policies."
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Gas Savings and Temperature Impact
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company noted that every degree of temperature reduction saves 25 million cubic meters of gas consumption. He stated: "The appropriate temperature in winter is about 20 degrees Celsius, and a simple behavioral change at home can have a significant impact on the stability of the country's gas network." According to Tavakoli, in northern provinces, especially Mazandaran, about 94% of gas consumption is in the residential and commercial sectors, making public cooperation and utilizing the Basij's capacity for consumption management in this province highly important.
Tavakoli stressed: "This winter is a significant test for the country's preparedness and cohesion, and we must not overlook the need for round-the-clock readiness to ensure that people do not face gas supply issues in winter." He also referred to developmental actions in the transmission network, including the completion of the gas transmission ring from the southeast to the northeast of the country, and called for full readiness from managers and employees in the gas industry.
Responsibility and Coordination in Energy Consumption Management
Tavakoli mandated the CEOs of provincial gas companies to implement effective mechanisms for executing the campaign according to the climate and culture of each province. He emphasized that one of the most important criteria for evaluating the performance of provincial managers this winter will be their level of coordination and involvement in the success of this program.
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, referring to the capacity of about 138,000 members of the Oil Ministry's Basij, called for utilizing these capacities in executing the campaign and evaluating provincial performances. Tavakoli stressed the need to immediately initiate the campaign's executive actions, stating: "This meeting should be the starting point for action, not the beginning of a series of unproductive meetings." He concluded by saying: "If we can successfully navigate the three to four months of winter with public cooperation and changes in consumption habits, we can transform this cooperation into a sustainable and lasting behavior."
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