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Economy · Full coverage

Nearly Half a Million Israeli Households Switch to Private Electricity Suppliers

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By יובל שדה

First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

What happened

Approximately 450,000 Israeli households have switched to private electricity suppliers since July 2024, driven by cost savings. Modi'in Illit leads the transition, with other cities like Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva also showing high adoption rates.

  • 01Nearly 450,000 households switched electricity suppliers since July 2024.
  • 02Modi'in Illit has the highest switching rate at 33%.
  • 03Consumers save 5% to 21% on electricity bills.
  • 04The IEC still manages the electricity infrastructure.
  • 05August saw a record 20,000 consumers switch.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsIsrael Electric Corporation, Electricity Authority, Noga
PlacesModi'in Illit, Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva, Rishon LeZion, Beitar Illit, Yavne, Rosh Ha'ayin

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Nearly Half a Million Israeli Households Switch to Private Electricity Suppliers
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Nearly Half a Million Israeli Households Switch to Private Electricity Suppliers

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