Seyed Fathollah Hosseini, a member of the Energy Commission of the Parliament, in an interview with Shana reporter, emphasized the necessity of gas consumption management and a 20 percent reduction in the winter season. He noted the gas imbalance in the country, stating that to overcome this critical situation, people need to cooperate more in terms of saving energy.
Energy waste in buildings
Hosseini stated that a significant portion of the country's energy consumption is wasted in buildings, saying: "Many households only combat the cold by closing the metal air conditioner vents, while cold air still enters the building through openings." He suggested that covering the vents with appropriate insulation and sealing them could help reduce gas consumption.
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Increasing energy consumption trend
A member of the Energy Commission of the Parliament further examined the intensity of energy consumption in Iran and announced that in the past two decades, energy consumption in the country has increased due to the aging of heating and cooling equipment and the failure to adhere to optimization standards. He also pointed out that excessive energy consumption is not limited to the wealthy deciles and that energy consumption intensity is high in buildings lacking proper insulation.
Hosseini emphasized the need to upgrade equipment and improve building standards, stating: "People should be informed that about a quarter of the country's gas capacity was damaged or lost during the imposed war." He added: "The oil industry will make maximum use of all available capacities to produce and ensure sustainable fuel supply for the country in winter, but achieving these goals requires comprehensive cooperation from the public in managing consumption."
Temperature challenges and savings
This parliament representative also stated: "If the ambient temperature in homes and offices is set to 18 to 20 degrees Celsius, each degree reduction in ambient temperature can save about 25 million cubic meters in gas consumption." This point highlights the importance of small actions in managing consumption and reducing energy waste.
Overall, given the current conditions and the damage to the country's energy infrastructure, public cooperation and participation in energy savings, especially in the winter season, is a vital and necessary issue. Seyed Fathollah Hosseini concluded by emphasizing that optimizing energy consumption is not only beneficial for the country's economy but can also help improve the environmental situation.
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