The recognition was announced during a seminar on administrative
sector load response, aimed at encouraging government offices in Tehran to
adhere to official electricity usage guidelines.
Masoud Azizi, Deputy for Sales and Customer Services at Tehran’s power
distributor, highlighted the capital’s high electricity usage, noting that
12–15% of it stems from administrative sectors. He added that residential
energy consumption in Iran is 2.5 times the global average, underscoring the
need for early and strict implementation of demand-side management plans
starting in May.
Azizi emphasized measures such as compliance with adjusted working
hours, turning off cooling systems during peak demand, and activating diesel
generators. “Saving just one kilowatt-hour of electricity equals 100 hours of
LED lighting,” he said.
He also reported the installation of more than 300,000 smart meters
across Tehran and called for stronger administrative cooperation in fair energy
distribution.
Naghai Akbarpour, head of the Office for Monitoring Small-Scale
Generators, stressed the role of IoT technology, the expansion of solar panel
usage, and the importance of adhering to cabinet directives. He praised public
institutions' growing collaboration in the adoption of renewable energy.
At the close of the event, several organizations—including the NPC,
Iran's Ministry of ICT, and the Social Security Organization—were honored with
plaques of appreciation for their contributions to energy efficiency efforts in
2023.