The project will upgrade facilities at the hospital, which
specializes in psychiatric care and burn treatment, using funds generated
through public participation rather than relying on government budget
allocations.
Ali Rabbani, NPC’s Director of Energy Consumption
Optimization, said the initiative followed a proposal by the provincial
governor and was being pursued in cooperation with the provincial gas company
to address part of the infrastructure needs of healthcare centers.
More than 161,000 people participated in the Nabz Energy
campaign over the past two years, Rabbani said, adding that the initiative
promotes responsible energy consumption and reduced waste while creating
opportunities to support public-benefit projects.
He said the experience could be extended to other healthcare
facilities in the province. If public participation and cooperation among
government agencies continue, the renovation of several other priority
hospitals could be included in future plans.
The initiative aims to use energy savings and public
participation to improve healthcare infrastructure and services for the people
of Mazandaran, Rabbani added.
Annual gas savings targeted at 300,000 cubic meters
The renovation and optimization project at Zareh Hospital
will require an investment of more than 400 billion rials and is expected to
save over 300,000 cubic meters of gas annually, said Hojat Jo(a)di, CEO of
Mazandaran Gas Company.
The project includes upgrading the hospital’s boiler room,
insulating facilities and modifying the supply and return pipes of its heating
system to reduce energy losses and improve heating performance.
Javadi said the initiative was being implemented as part of
corporate social responsibility efforts, with the aim of improving healthcare
infrastructure and patient services.
He also stressed the importance of cooperation among
government agencies, public-sector employees and citizens in reducing gas
consumption and preventing energy waste ahead of the coming winter.
Mazandaran Gas Company has identified 350,000
high-consumption subscribers in the province, he said, adding that promoting
responsible consumption and implementing efficiency projects were important to
maintaining the stability of the gas distribution network.
Javadi expressed hope that the hospital renovation would be
completed before the start of the cold season and would provide a model for
improving facilities at other healthcare centers across the province.