Israel Electric Corporation
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israel Electric Corporation, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israel Electric Corporation Officials Inspect Modiin Illit After Major Power Outages
After a major power outage in Modiin Illit left thousands without electricity, Israel Electric Corporation officials and city representatives inspected the city to address unautho…
Electricity Restored in Modiin Illit After Outage, Long-Term Solution to Be Examined
After a weekend power outage in Modiin Illit, electricity has been restored and an investigation revealed demand exceeded grid capacity due to unreported consumption. A joint insp…
Netanyahu Reinforces Control in Likud Primaries as Eli Cohen Rises and Nir Barkat Falls Back
Trading Halted on Israeli Food Importer Tomer Food Amid Inventory Irregularities
Tomer Food, an Israeli food importer recently listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, halted trading due to inventory management irregularities. The suspension followed the resigna…
Prolonged Heatwave in Israel Peaks Friday with Extreme Heat Across Most Regions
Israel faces a prolonged heatwave starting tomorrow, peaking Friday with extreme heat and heavy heat stress across most regions, including dry mountain conditions and humid coasta…
Top Israeli Law Firms Earn Millions Advising Government Companies from 2023 to 2025
Three top Israeli law firms earned over 25 million shekels each advising government companies from 2023 to 2025, with total legal fees reaching about 409 million shekels. The mark…
Israel's Electricity Authority Clashes With PM's Economic Advisor Over Data Center Power Policies
Israel's Electricity Authority halted new data center grid connections due to high power demands, clashing with the Prime Minister's economic advisor who opposes the move. The dis…
Dalia Energy Nears Financial Close for 850MW Ashkelon Power Plant Project
Dalia Energy is close to finalizing financing for its 850MW Ashkelon power plant after receiving a building permit. The project, using Siemens turbines, aims to start commercial o…
Dozens of White Storks Found Electrocuted in Jordan Valley Due to Power Poles
Dozens of white storks were found electrocuted near the Toblan waste site in the Jordan Valley, a recurring annual problem caused by exposed electrical poles. Conservationists cal…
New Findings Reveal Frequent Air Pollution Exceedances at Orot Rabin Power Plant in Hadera
Tests at the Orot Rabin power plant in Hadera revealed that 40% of coal unit operation time exceeded air pollution limits, with malfunctions in pollution control systems. Environm…
Ashdod Power Plant to Extend Operation of Polluting Units Until 2029 Despite Prior Promises
The Israel Electric Corporation plans to extend operation of polluting units at Ashdod's power plant until 2029, contradicting prior promises and environmental guidelines.
Report Reveals 13 Billion Shekel Loss and 1,800 Excess Employees at Israel Electric Corporation
A new report reveals that Israel Electric Corporation faces a 13.2 billion shekel loss from delayed power projects and employs 1,800 more workers than planned. The company’s attem…
Israeli Police Arrest Suspects in Electricity Company Fraud Scheme Involving 5 Million Shekels
Israeli police arrested several Israel Electric Corporation employees suspected of illegally settling electricity debts worth about 5 million shekels for personal gain. The main s…
Israeli Police Arrest Suspects After Shooting at Power Pole and Threatening Electric Company Workers in Tel Sheva
Israeli police arrested two men in Tel Sheva after they fired at a power pole and threatened electric company workers repairing it. The workers stopped their repairs due to the th…
Widespread Power Outage Disrupts Central Tel Aviv and Bat Yam
A sudden power outage hit central Tel Aviv and parts of Bat Yam, disrupting businesses and daily life. The Israel Electric Corporation identified a substation fault as the cause a…
Israeli Defense Firms See Intense Boardroom Battles Ahead of IPOs
Ahead of Israel's elections, intense political competition surrounds board appointments at defense firms Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael, both preparing for IPOs. Key figur…
Electric Company Workers Rescue Injured Sea Turtle at Ashkelon Power Plant
Workers at Ashkelon's Rotenberg Power Plant rescued an injured young green sea turtle trapped in the cooling system and transferred it to the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center for…
Alon Moreh Hesder Yeshiva Wins 2026 Defense Minister’s Shield Award for Reserve Support
The Hesder Yeshiva in Alon Moreh was named among the 2026 recipients of the Defense Minister’s Shield Award, recognizing outstanding support for Israeli reservists. Over 1,000 nom…
Contractor Accident Causes 20-Hour Power Outage Amid Heatwave in Central Tel Aviv
A contractor's damage to power cables caused a 20-hour outage in central Tel Aviv during a heatwave, leaving residents without air conditioning and businesses harmed until power w…
New Report Reveals Bureaucratic Hurdles Blocking Quality Public Sector Recruitment in Israel
A new study by CECI and Globes exposes how rigid bureaucratic procedures and frequent appeals in Israel's civil service recruitment block qualified candidates and strain resources…
Israeli Authorities Warn of Extreme Heatwave and Fire Risks, Possible Trail Closures
Israeli authorities warn of an extreme heatwave from July 30 to August 2, imposing fire bans and possible trail closures due to high fire and health risks. The public is urged to…
Israeli Electricity Company and Police Uncover $900,000 Electricity Theft in Negev Operation
The Israel Electric Corporation and Israeli Police conducted a major operation in the Negev, uncovering illegal electricity connections worth over 3 million shekels in Rahat and T…
Hundreds of Police and Electric Company Workers Raid Tarabin Village and Rahat in Southern Israel
Hundreds of police and officials raided the Bedouin village of Tarabin and Rahat in the Negev to combat crime and restore state control, with Police Commissioner Shabtai affirming…
Israel Connects IDF Outposts on Syrian Border to National Power Grid After 59 Years
Israel Electric Corporation is connecting 12 IDF outposts along the Syrian border to the national power grid, replacing generator-based electricity after nearly six decades. The p…
Israel Electric Corporation Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting Customers
The Israel Electric Corporation warns customers of a phishing scam involving fake refund messages designed to steal personal and credit card information. The IEC advises verifying…
Israel Electric Corporation Warns Public of Fraudulent SMS Scam Stealing Personal Data
The Israel Electric Corporation warned customers about a phishing scam involving fake SMS messages promising refunds to steal personal data. The company urged caution, advising no…
AI Token Costs Force Israeli Firms to Rethink Workforce and Budget Management
Israeli companies are grappling with managing AI token costs, a new variable expense alongside traditional labor. This shift requires new management skills, employee training, and…
Israel Electric Corporation Tops Public Service Rankings Amid Market Competition Shift
The Israel Electric Corporation leads public service rankings after enhancing customer support amid growing competition from private electricity suppliers. It expanded physical an…
Netanyahu Faces Political Turmoil Over Government Company Appointments Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu is embroiled in political struggles over key government company appointments ahead of elections, with several major public institutions left without perma…
Beersheba's First Electric Grid Launched in 1949, Connecting to National Network by 1952
Beersheba began its first electric supply in 1949 using local diesel generators, with limited hours and frequent outages. On Israel's first Independence Day, the city’s electric l…
Israeli Government Launches Emergency Effort to Block Organized Crime from Public Tenders
Israeli government officials and law enforcement held an emergency meeting to tackle organized crime's infiltration of public tenders, deciding on inter-agency cooperation and leg…
Power Outage Disrupts Electricity Supply at Jerusalem Government Complex Including Knesset
A power outage caused by contractor damage to a high-voltage line disrupted electricity at the Jerusalem government complex, including the Knesset, which is currently in recess fo…
Israel Debates Electricity Sector Reform Amidst Cost and Competition Concerns
Israel is debating whether the Israel Electric Corporation should divest power generation to focus on grid infrastructure, following European examples. The decision affects electr…
Isramco and Mubadala Plan $20 Billion Gas Export Deal from Tamar to Egypt
Isramco and Mubadala have signed a preliminary deal to export up to $20 billion worth of gas from the Tamar field to Egypt, pending approval and partner participation. The gas exp…
Jerusalem's Geula Neighborhood Faces Widespread Power Outage Amid Heatwave Due to Suspected Cable Arson
A suspected arson attack on high-voltage cables in Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood caused extensive power outages amid a heatwave, with repairs expected to take significant time.
Israel Accelerates Solar Energy Growth by Easing High-Voltage Grid Infrastructure Changes
Israel's National Planning Council has eased regulations on modifying 161-kilovolt power lines to accelerate solar energy projects. This change reduces bureaucratic hurdles by eli…
Gad Dairies Sues Israel Electric Corporation Over Unannounced Power Outage Causing Major Damages
Gad Dairies has sued the Israel Electric Corporation for 330,000 shekels after an unannounced power outage in January caused extensive damage to its Bat Yam factory, including pro…
Knesset Research Finds Electricity Privatization Saved Over 10 Billion Shekels for Israel
The Knesset Research Center reports that privatizing Israel Electric's power plants saved nearly 10 billion shekels and lowered electricity bills by 6.2% from 2020 to 2025. Improv…
Israel's Electricity Reform Cuts Rates but Competition Stalls Amid Delays
Israel's electricity reform has lowered tariffs and improved power plant performance by selling plants to private producers, but delays in new plant construction have stalled comp…
Israeli Lawyer-Turned-Baker Adi Barak Becomes Top Celebrity Cake Designer
Adi Barak, a former lawyer from Tel Aviv, has become a top baker for Israeli celebrities, creating iconic cakes for events like Noa Kirel's wedding. She is launching a cookie-focu…
Israel Advances Solar Roof Adoption Amid Falling Costs and Regulatory Changes
Israel's solar roof market is evolving with lower installation costs and regulatory reforms aiming to boost renewable energy to 30% by 2030. New tariff structures and a streamline…
Israeli Defense Ministry Chief Warns of Growing Threat from Eastern Border, Plans New Settlements
Amir Baram, Israel's Defense Ministry Director General, warned of an escalating threat from the eastern border and announced plans to build about 40 new armed civilian settlements…
Gilad Bar Adon Appointed New CEO of Israel's Electric Grid Operator Noga
Gilad Bar Adon has been named CEO of Noga, Israel's government electricity grid operator, ending a year and a half leadership gap since Shaul Goldstein's resignation in December 2…
Former National Insurance CEO Accuses Treasury Budget Department of Stealing Public Funds
Meir Spiegler, former CEO of Israel's National Insurance Institute, accused the Treasury's Budget Department of misappropriating National Insurance funds, causing a growing actuar…
Adaltak Files Supreme Court Petition to Bar Accountant General from Involvement in Power Projects
Adaltak Group has petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to prevent Accountant General Michal Abadi-Boiangiu from handling matters related to Adaltak and the Shorak power project, citi…
Israeli Treasury Criticizes National Insurance for Irresponsible Expansion of Social Benefits
Yael Lindenberg from Israel's Ministry of Finance criticized the National Insurance Institute for irresponsibly expanding social benefit entitlements, warning of unsustainable cos…
Israel Railways Operates Without CEO or Chairman Amid Leadership Vacuum
Israel Railways is currently operating without a CEO or chairman after Moshe Shimoni left as chairman and Moshe Zana departed as CEO. Acting CEO Abner Flor leads amid ongoing diff…
Israeli Government Companies Pay Only 1.6 Billion Shekels in Dividends, Far Below 8 Billion Target
Israeli government companies declared only 1.6 billion shekels in dividends for 2025, far below the 8 billion shekels target set by the Government Companies Authority. Despite thi…
