According to president.ir, Pezeshkian visited the Plan and Budget Organization on Saturday to review government plans for energy consumption management, public participation initiatives and electricity and gas optimization projects.

Pezeshkian said the government plans to engage mosques, the Basij volunteer force, trade associations and other community organizations in efforts to reduce energy consumption. He said meetings centered on community-based institutions are being organized so neighborhoods can play an active role in conservation efforts using local capacities.

With summer approaching, Pezeshkian highlighted a program to upgrade evaporative coolers and install energy-efficient motors. He said mosques and Basij centers could help assess the electricity use of coolers in each neighborhood and work with residents to improve energy efficiency.

He added that volunteers registered under the public initiative known as “Jan Fada” could participate in the effort alongside engineers, technical specialists and trade professionals to address local energy consumption challenges.

Pezeshkian said the government’s main objective is to promote a broader culture of conservation and consumption management through mosques, schools, health centers, trade associations and local organizations.

He also noted that each trade sector could take responsibility for upgrading equipment and reducing electricity, water and other resource consumption within its own field.

Pezeshkian said the initiative could evolve into a nationwide movement involving residents, mosques, the Basij and local organizations directly in consumption management efforts.

The president said the government would seek to provide equipment and resources to community groups and that banks could support projects through low-interest loans when needed.

He stressed that the initiative is intended not only as a technical program but also as a cultural and social campaign to encourage energy conservation and more efficient use of national resources.

Pezeshkian said the culture of conservation could also extend to electricity, gas, fuel consumption and public transportation use, helping society become more resilient in the face of future pressures.

He called for greater participation from volunteers and specialists, saying electrical and mechanical engineers and trade professionals could organize community groups to implement optimization projects in neighborhoods across the country.

The president said the government also plans to expand educational and cultural programs alongside implementation efforts, using mosques and local organizations to promote conservation practices nationwide.

He added that educational groups could raise awareness by producing and distributing cultural and educational materials about energy management and reducing unnecessary consumption.

Referring to current conditions in the country, Pezeshkian said public participation and consumption management are necessary to prevent additional pressure on the national energy grid. He said the government would also work to avoid electricity and gas restrictions on the industrial and production sectors.

Importance of Conservation Culture in Gas Sector

Pezeshkian said that just as electricity consumption management is essential, a culture of conservation must also be promoted in the gas sector so the country can respond more effectively to existing pressures and challenges.

He said the government would use scientific, academic and public-sector capacities to develop energy-efficient technologies and optimize energy consumption.

Pezeshkian reiterated that the primary goal is to create a nationwide public mobilization campaign that encourages people to work alongside the government in managing consumption and overcoming challenges.

The president also stressed the importance of local and social structures in implementing public energy management projects, saying mosques, schools and trade associations have extensive nationwide networks that can play a significant role in conservation efforts.

He compared the reach of these institutions to the body’s circulatory system, saying they provide broad connections throughout neighborhoods and regions that the government hopes to use in reforming consumption patterns.

Pezeshkian said each neighborhood could establish an operational team composed of specialists, teachers, merchants, doctors and local volunteers to identify and organize high-consumption equipment. After assessments are completed, efforts would begin to supply equipment and coordinate volunteers and local groups so communities can address some of their own energy challenges.

He noted that many volunteers registered under the “Jan Fada” initiative have both the financial means and technical expertise needed to participate in energy optimization projects in their communities.

Pezeshkian acknowledged that the government currently cannot fully supply equipment for all regions but said available resources would be distributed strategically to support community-led implementation.

He emphasized that educational groups should also be formed to teach residents how to use energy-efficient equipment and adopt conservation methods.

According to Pezeshkian, the initiative’s core objective is to foster a sense of participation and responsibility so neighborhoods can manage part of their energy-related challenges using local capacities.

He said regional headquarters would be tasked with reviewing implementation progress and local challenges weekly. Support and training teams would intervene where problems or delays arise.

Pezeshkian added that schools and parent-teacher associations could also contribute, noting that small actions taken nationwide could produce significant national results.

While efforts in a single neighborhood or school may appear limited on their own, he said, their expansion across the country could have a major impact on reducing pressure on the national energy grid.

The president said that if a culture of participation and conservation takes hold at the neighborhood level, people will encourage one another and contribute meaningfully to reforming national consumption patterns.

Pezeshkian said the government is seriously pursuing coordination and oversight of community-based energy management programs involving mosques, neighborhoods and local organizations and that he personally follows the related meetings and initiatives.

He said successful implementation could address a substantial portion of the country’s electricity and gas concerns while also easing energy supply challenges facing industry.

Pezeshkian said that if the model of public participation proves successful, the country could better manage energy pressures and meet sectoral needs by relying on domestic capacities.

He emphasized that resolving the country’s electricity, gas and energy challenges requires sustained effort, continuous follow-up and genuine public participation, adding that the government will continue pursuing the initiative seriously.

Before the president’s remarks, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, Industry Minister Mohammad Atabak, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi and Vice President Esmaeil Seqab-Esfahani presented reports on replacing cooler motors, securing financial and foreign exchange resources, and other energy- and fuel-related matters.