Investigating Energy Consumption Optimization Policies in Iranian Buildings (with emphasis on topic 19)

Despite efforts in the field of energy efficiency management in Iran, there is still a long way to go. The energy management policy-making process will likely require review and pathology. Due to the extent of this issue, the only main purpose of this study is to find the main obstacles to the implementation of energy efficiency policies in the field of housing. The main foundations of the theoretical literature of this article are the dis- covery of the relationship between two groups of studies of policy thinkers on imple- mentation research and documentation of the experiences of mayors as energy activists in the field of housing. The research method of the article is quantitative and data and information were extracted from the mayors of Tehran province with the help of a ques- tionnaire; In the next step, with the help of SPSS software, the importance of implemen- tation barriers was prioritized. Findings from comparing the experiences of mayors with theoretical studies show that 5 of the obstacles extracted are the most important. These barriers include poor monitoring and evaluation of implementation; Lack of popular culture and beliefs and unprepared bed; Inefficient manpower; Lack of incentive and punishment policies; an‎d ignore scientific and technical foundations or technical diffi- culties and are considered independent variables. The implementation of energy effi- ciency policies in the field of housing is a dependent variable of this research.