Esfahan Province Electricity Distribution Company

Esfahan Province Electricity Distribution Company (EPEDC) is the electricity distribution utility for Isfahan Province in Iran. It operates as a subsidiary of Tavanir, the state-owned holding company responsible for power generation, transmission, and distribution under Iran's Ministry of Energy. The company is responsible for delivering electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across the province, managing a distribution network that serves a large and diverse customer base. The company was established in 2007 (1386 in the Iranian calendar) following the approval of the Distribution Companies Independence Bill in 2005 (1384). Prior to this, electricity distribution in the region was managed by the Isfahan Regional Electricity Company, which was founded in 1965 (1344). The separation allowed the distribution company to focus specifically on retail distribution and customer service, while the regional company continued to handle transmission and generation-related activities. EPEDC serves approximately 23,000 demand customers, which include industrial and agricultural subscribers with consumption above 30 kilowatts. The company is also involved in regulatory enforcement, such as detecting and penalizing unauthorized cryptocurrency mining operations, which are illegal in Iran. In 2019 (1398), fines for illegal miners in Isfahan Province amounted to 2.024 billion tomans. The company is headquartered in Isfahan and operates under the oversight of Tavanir. Its current CEO, Saeed Mohseni, has been in office since March 2023 (Esfand 1401). The company's activities are part of Iran's broader efforts to manage and modernize its electricity distribution infrastructure.

The history of electricity distribution in Isfahan Province dates back to 1965 (1344 in the Iranian calendar), when the Isfahan Regional Electricity Company was established. This company was responsible for power generation, transmission, and distribution in the region. For decades, it operated as an integrated utility under the Ministry of Energy. In 2005 (1384), the Iranian government approved the Distribution Companies Independence Bill, a major reform aimed at separating distribution activities from transmission and generation. As a result, in 2007 (1386), the Esfahan Province Electricity Distribution Company was spun off from the Isfahan Regional Electricity Company. The new distribution company began operating under the supervision of Tavanir, the state-owned holding company that manages Iran's power sector. Since its establishment, EPEDC has focused on retail distribution, customer service, and network maintenance. It serves a large customer base, including approximately 23,000 demand customers (industrial and agricultural subscribers with consumption above 30 kilowatts). The company has also been involved in enforcing regulations against illegal cryptocurrency mining, which is prohibited in Iran due to its high electricity consumption. In 2019 (1398), fines for illegal miners in Isfahan Province totaled 2.024 billion tomans. In March 2023 (Esfand 1401), Saeed Mohseni was appointed CEO of the Isfahan Regional Electricity Company, which is closely associated with EPEDC. The company continues to operate as a key regional distribution utility under Tavanir and the Ministry of Energy.

• 2023

  Saeed Mohseni appointed CEO of Isfahan Regional Electricity Company (Esfand 1401).

• 2019

  Fines for illegal cryptocurrency miners in Isfahan Province totaled 2.024 billion tomans (1398).

• 2007

  Esfahan Province Electricity Distribution Company spun off from Isfahan Regional Electricity Company (1386).

• 2005

  Distribution Companies Independence Bill approved (1384).

• 1965

  Isfahan Regional Electricity Company founded (1344).

State-owned regional electricity distribution monopoly

• Electricity distribution

  Delivery of electricity to end-users in Isfahan Province.

• Demand customer services

  Services for industrial and agricultural customers with consumption above 30 kW.

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