Tavanir Again Resorts to Discounts to Save Power

Following its calls to reduce power consumption and avoid outages in the hot summer months, the state-run Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission Company (Tavanir) has signed 250,000 contracts with heavy consumers (industrial and farming communities) to shift consumption from on-peak to off-peak hours, head of company’s distribution department said.
“Consumption could reduce by at least 5,000 megawatts (during peak hours) on the condition that industries and farmers uphold their commitment with Tavanir,” Gholamali Rakhshaki-Mehr was quoted as saying by ILNA.
Industries and the agro sector account for 55% or 32,000 MW (per day) of the total power consumption that is now above 58,000 MW and rising, he noted, adding that those who comply with the policy will be eligible for discount in billing. He did not elaborate.