12.06.2025 18:32
Due to excessive electricity consumption in Tehran, the capital of Iran, the electricity supply of 160 national and local institutions has been cut off by government decision. In a statement from the Tehran Electricity Distribution Company, it was also mentioned that the names of institutions and organizations that repeatedly engage in excessive consumption will be made public.
The capital of Iran, Tehran, which is facing an energy crisis, has cut off the electricity of 160 national and local institutions that did not comply with the government's electricity saving decision and consumed excessively.
According to Iran's official agency IRNA, the Tehran Electricity Distribution Company made a statement regarding the excessive electricity consumption in the capital.
160 INSTITUTIONS' ELECTRICITY CUT OFF
The statement indicated that the electricity of 160 national and local institutions, including banks and government agencies, was cut off for not complying with the government's decision to save electricity. It was noted that the names of institutions that repeatedly engage in excessive consumption would be made public in the announcement emphasizing the importance of energy conservation.
The company stated in its announcement that all public institutions in the capital should reduce their electricity consumption by 30% during working hours and by 60% outside of working hours, warning that they should completely turn off their cooling systems after the working hours, which end at 1:00 PM.
ENERGY CRISIS IN IRAN
Iran, one of the countries with the largest natural gas and oil reserves in the world, is experiencing an energy crisis due to the heavy pressure of economic sanctions, inadequate infrastructure, and rapidly increasing energy demand in recent months.
In Iran, especially during hot weather, energy demand peaks with the activation of air conditioners. While energy-saving practices are becoming widespread in the country, officials are calling for the efficient use of resources.