Seyed Mousa Mousavi, referring to the challenges of energy supply during the cold season, pointed out two fundamental problems in this regard. The country is simultaneously facing an accumulation of imbalance due to years of underinvestment in the upstream gas sector and a decrease in production and processing capacity due to damage to four South Pars refineries. Managing the consequences of these problems is on the agenda of the Energy Commission.
Forecast of Increased Gas Consumption in Winter
Mousavi stated that the increase in residential and commercial consumption in winter puts additional pressure on the gas network, adding: "Managing consumption in the residential and commercial sectors is particularly important for maintaining network stability and preventing pressure drops in northern provinces."
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National Campaign of 20 Degrees and Consumption Optimization Solutions
A member of the Energy Commission of the Parliament emphasized the national campaign of 20 degrees, stating: Adjusting the ambient temperature within the standard range of 18 to 20 degrees, insulating windows, using thick curtains, and preventing heat loss are simple actions that, with public participation, can help reduce gas consumption.
Mousavi emphasized the necessity of economically optimizing energy consumption, stating: "The development of energy service companies and the use of savings certificates create the conditions for securing capital and implementing projects such as replacing old heaters with high-efficiency equipment." In this model, households benefit from new equipment without paying initial costs, and service companies receive their capital and profit from the sale of saved energy in the energy exchange.
The Necessity of Implementing Article 46 of the Seventh Development Plan
Mousavi, referring to the follow-up on the implementation of Article 46 of the Seventh Development Plan, said: "According to the provisions of this article, the financial benefits from savings must be returned to the subscribers to create an economic incentive for reducing consumption." Additionally, the resources obtained can be utilized in collaboration with provincial managers to strengthen the energy infrastructure of the regions.
A member of the Energy Commission considered prioritizing fuel consumption in the industrial and agricultural sectors, supporting strategic productions, and developing backup fuels as essential and emphasized: The Energy Commission will continue to monitor the implementation of legal obligations until it ensures the readiness of the responsible agencies for a safe passage through winter.
