Tajikistan’s State Energy Supervision Agency (Agency) has identified significant violations of heating standards in several high-rise residential buildings in Dushanbe, according to the Agency’s press service following recent inspections.
A working group from the Agency conducted checks in buildings located in Dushanbe’s Ismoili Somoni and Shohmansour districts, revealing that the temperature in heating distribution points reached only 55°C, whereas regulations require it to be 75°C. A particularly low reading was recorded on Ayni Avenue in Shohmansour district, where temperatures ranged from 40°C to 48°C.
The Agency noted that due to insufficient radiator heat, residents are forced to use additional electric heaters, increasing the strain on the national power grid and raising household electricity costs.
It was also discovered that several buildings were improperly connected to the main heating pipeline, leading to disruptions in heat distribution. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether any penalties have been imposed, but officials have reportedly been instructed to correct the deficiencies.
The inspection also included Central Boiler Station No. 2 of the Energoteplotsentral-2 branch under the state power company Barqi Tojik. While the Agency did not publicly disclose specific issues at the facility, it stated that directives were issued to maintain compliance with established heating temperature standards.
The heating season in Dushanbe began in mid-October. This year, 3,300 facilities have been gradually connected to the central heating system.
Who is responsible for heating in Dushanbe?
The city administration of Dushanbe holds primary responsibility for managing the heating system. A representative of the Dushanbe Heat Network company told Asia-Plus that all issues related to heat supply are under the supervision of city authorities. Mobile teams of specialists have been formed to ensure uninterrupted service and promptly address technical issues.
Despite these efforts, every heating season brings a new wave of public complaints regarding inadequate or absent heating in residential buildings.
Citizens are reminded that all complaints concerning the heating network up to the house-level control point (elevator unit) can be reported via the dispatcher service at 231-24-41 and 231-75-01, or through the 24/7 hotline numbers: 917038292 and 917188292.
