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Full coverage· Economy· Updated

Ultra-Orthodox Cities Lead Israel's Electricity Market Competition

Ultra-Orthodox Israeli cities are leading the transition to private electricity suppliers, with Modi'in Illit showing the highest switching rate nationally. This market liberalization, launched in July 2024, aims to save consumers money through discounts offered by private companies.

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What happened

  1. 01Ultra-Orthodox cities lead Israel's switch to private electricity suppliers.
  2. 02Modi'in Illit has the highest household switching rate at 33%.
  3. 03Over 450,000 households have switched since July 2024.
  4. 04Private suppliers offer discounts of 5% to 21%.
  5. 05Energy Minister promotes the reform as a major cost-saving measure.
Translated and summarized by baba from JDN, the latest report. Read JDN’s original

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