Tehran Launches Retrofit Program for 500 Municipal Heating Systems

Tehran Launches Retrofit Program for 500 Municipal Heating Systems
(Sunday, June 7, 2026) 14:11

TEHRAN, June 4 (NIPNA) – A joint initiative between Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) and Tehran Municipality’s Department of Environment and Sustainable Development has been launched to improve water and energy efficiency across the capital, officials said.

The program, implemented under the “Nabz-e Energy” campaign, aims to promote efficient consumption practices and reduce resource waste in public buildings and households.

The initiative was announced during a joint meeting attended by municipal environmental officials, NPC energy efficiency managers, and representatives from Tehran’s water utility, alongside environmental activists from the city’s 22 districts.

Mohammad Saber Baghanikhour, Director General of Tehran Municipality’s Environment and Sustainable Development Department, said the campaign is designed to extend beyond government institutions and reach households. He emphasized that demand-side efficiency remains one of the most effective approaches to energy development.

He also highlighted the role of voluntary public participation, noting that environmental activists can support the expansion of energy- and water-saving technologies in residential buildings.

Baghanikhour added that the initiative focuses on integrated water and energy management, leveraging social participation and technical expertise to support environmental sustainability in the capital.

A representative from the Tehran Water and Wastewater Company highlighted the city’s water resource constraints and stressed the need for broad-based conservation efforts. He noted that consumers are categorized based on usage levels and that demand management programs aim to shift high-consumption users toward more efficient consumption patterns through the installation of water-saving devices.

Ali Rabbani, Director of Energy Consumption Optimization at the National Petrochemical Company, said the “Nabz-e Energy” campaign has gained strong public participation since its launch and combines energy efficiency improvements with social contribution mechanisms.

He added that many forms of household energy waste can be addressed through simple measures and that efficient consumption practices are essential for preserving national resources for future generations.

The meeting concluded with the inauguration of a retrofit program covering 500 municipal boiler rooms in Tehran. The project, jointly implemented by Tehran Municipality and NPC, is expected to significantly reduce energy losses in public buildings and serve as a model for broader participation in the efficiency campaign.

 


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