Electricity

Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism

The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.

"Consumers are shifting from category-based buying to choosing what’s cheapest, closest, and most convenient."
Kia EV9 Demonstrates External Charging Capability (V2L).

Cars that can power your fridge during a power outage

FILE PHOTO: Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Rustem Umerov and other members of the Ukrainian delegation attend the second round of trilateral talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4, 2026.

Ukraine claims blackmail by Hungary and Slovakia over energy

 View of the Power Station in Hadera, on Janury 27, 2018.

Israel entered Gaza war without emergency plan for electricity, energy sectors, probe finds


State to open VAT-free store at Ramon Airport

The Israel Airports Authority issued a tender for a VAT-free store at Eilat Airport, where 25% of Israel’s mobile phones are sold. The VAT hike next year will increase the city's appeal.

Ramon Airport in Eilat. Zero VAT for those who purchase at the new store

From radiator to tumble dryer: How to avoid a crazy electricity bill?

Winter brings cold, rainy weather and a rise in electricity consumption and bills. With the right appliances and simple tips, you can stay warm and save on costs.

 In the coming months, we will all want to stay close to a heat source

Expensive intelligence: AI boom drives up power demand, Israel unready

The Knesset's Technology Committee discussed the AI revolution's impact on rising electricity use, with experts warning of new energy security risks for which Israel is unprepared.

 MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen: No Government Strategy

New committee forms to connect Druze, Circassian homes to Israel's power grid, legalize homes

The comittee aims to legitamize the status of most Druze households in five years.

Druze gather to contact their relatives on the Syrian side of the border from the Israeli Golan Heights.

Money on the floor: 50K households join electricity reform

Two months into the electricity reform launch, 50,000 households have already switched to private suppliers in Israel, saving 5%-20% on their electricity bills. Will you be next?

 Money on the floor: 50,000 households have already joined the electricity revolution, and you?

Stuck with the inventory: Deals in the electricity networks

Holiday Deals on Electrical Products: Leading chains offer promotions as they clear inventory before year-end sales, with discounts on mixers, irons, refrigerators, laptops, tablets and more.

  Some chains have chosen to start promotions already now, before the international promotions that will take place in November

Kuwait struggles with power cuts as temperatures soar

The outages were attributed to a technical malfunction in the fuel supply system combined with surging energy use as temperatures approached 50° Celsius (122° Fahrenheit).

 A young boy plays in a fountain to cool off during a heat wave, at the Mubarakiya Market in Kuwait City on August 5, 2023.

Power outage in Lebanon: The last operational power plant shuts down - report

South Lebanon Water Establishment said that shutting down power plants will negatively affect their ability to pump sufficient quantities of water into the area.

 An Electricite du Liban (Electricity of Lebanon) office building.

Energy Ministry unveils plan for net zero emissions by 2050

This is the first time the ministry has announced that it has the tools, the knowledge, and the plan needed to reach net zero emissions in the energy market.

 Power plant.

Turkish group stops funding electricity in IDF bases after backlash

Since then, the revelation, which was widely disseminated in Turkish media, has come under severe attack by BDS activists.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seen over a power plant in Ashkelon, southern Israel (illustrative)