According to president.ir, a meeting was held Friday to review and develop the implementation framework for a comprehensive energy-efficiency program covering government offices, facilities and public-sector buildings. The session was attended by the president, the ministers of interior and energy, the head of the Plan and Budget Organization, and the head of the Strategic Management and Energy Consumption Optimization Organization.

Pezeshkian said the rapid, effective and sustainable implementation of the national program requires a scientific and governance-based approach. He stressed the need for dedicated teams in all government agencies, clearly designated managers, defined responsibilities, incentive and enforcement mechanisms, and a continuous monitoring and evaluation system.

He emphasized the establishment of energy management systems across government institutions, saying officials must first accurately assess, document and register current energy consumption levels within their organizations. Agencies should then set measurable reduction targets and develop implementation plans to achieve them.

Following implementation, agencies must submit documented reports detailing results, energy savings and achievements, he added.

The president also called for a performance-evaluation system in all executive bodies, requiring agencies to assess compliance with energy-saving guidelines while introducing incentives for units and employees that achieve the greatest reductions in consumption and improvements in efficiency.

Pezeshkian urged the creation of a national energy monitoring center and a real-time control room to track provincial energy-saving measures and consumption indicators across the country.

He noted that proper energy-management practices in government offices could generate savings of more than 30% in some sectors. Drawing on visits to administrative buildings and ministries, he said many facilities had overlooked simple and low-cost measures such as installing water-saving equipment, eliminating unnecessary lighting and optimizing indoor temperature settings.

“If the government wants citizens to participate in improving consumption patterns, it must lead by example,” Pezeshkian said, adding that visible adherence to energy-saving practices in public institutions would help build public trust and encourage broader participation.

The president highlighted the country’s significant energy-saving potential, noting that adjusting indoor temperatures by just one degree could save more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity without affecting public comfort.

He described public awareness and cultural change as key pillars of the initiative, saying efficient energy use supports production, job creation, environmental protection, improved living standards and economic development.

Pezeshkian again thanked the Oil and Energy ministries for their management of winter energy demand and said continued commitment to conservation policies is necessary to ensure reliable energy supply during future peak periods.

He also stressed the need to expand specialized training and consumption-management programs throughout all levels of government, making energy efficiency an integral part of organizational culture.

The president said the government’s objective is to establish an integrated national governance system for energy demand management, with clearly defined responsibilities, effective executive and supervisory teams, and continuous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in all provinces and counties.

During the meeting, the Energy Ministry and the Strategic Management and Energy Consumption Optimization Organization were tasked with preparing educational packages, implementation guidelines and practical conservation measures within a specified timeframe. These materials will be distributed to government agencies through provincial and local authorities, who will also oversee implementation.

It was further agreed that all sectors and organizations benefiting from subsidized or free energy must promptly submit operational plans aimed at maximizing efficiency and reducing consumption.

The meeting followed the president’s recent nationwide session with provincial governors and local officials and forms part of the government’s broader effort to reform consumption patterns and improve energy efficiency.

Under the initiative, the government will launch a national energy-efficiency campaign beginning with public-sector institutions as a model for other sectors. The first phase will focus on government offices and facilities and will cover four major areas of consumption: water, electricity, natural gas and liquid fuels, including gasoline.