Israel Electric Corporation

Electric Company warns of possible blackouts once again

Approaching storm may once again bring misery for thousands of Israelis, as IEC warns of possible sandstorm.

Crisis continues: 2,400 homes cut off from power

Israel Electric Company working to restore power, but claims flooding and blocked roads in Sharon region making it difficult.

Outraged Sharon-area mayors 'declare war' with Electric Company

'Terror attacks have turned into an Electric Company attack,' Ra'anana's mayor blasts amid continued power outage 'anarchy' in the region.

Israeli town turns into a 'river' as 15,000 homes lose power

Following rain on Wednesday, power lines in central Israel was hurt and tens of thousands are without electricity.

Power is back everywhere, says Electric Company

A full three days after flash storm, IEC says all but a few customers have been reconnected.

Two days after storm, 8,000 still without power

Finger-pointing resumes as Sharon area residents ready for a third day without electricity.

Electric Company, workers feud - as customers remain power-less

More than 24 hours after the major winter storm that hit Israel Sunday morning, some 40,000 households are still without power.

IEC workers agree to fix outages but 60,000 still suffering

Employees and management reach agreement after organized slowdown affects tens of thousands who lost power in storm.

Thousands still without power as workers, Electric Company feud

After a freak, severe winter storm hit Israel Sunday morning, thousands were still without power Sunday night.

Israel Braces for First Rains

Rains and local thunderstorms expected throughout Israel, amid fears of water contamination and electrical malfunctions.

Slashed Electricity Prices to Usher in Rosh Hashana

At long last, Israelis will feel effects of sinking oil prices as electricity costs for homes drop by 6.2%

Bad Timing: Blackouts Throughout Israel

Power plant malfunction causing nationwide power failures; IEC scrambling to fix problem amid heat wave.

Israel Reaches New Electricity Record

Just 800 MW left in reserves as Israelis battle 100F temperatures.

Electric Company Goes on 'Jellyfish Patrol'

If it's summer in Israel, that means it's jellyfish season – and at risk are not just swimmers, but Israel's electrical system.

Steinitz: Electricity, Water Critical to Israel's Survival

Israel's electric consumption hit an all-time on Wednesday, with 11,334 megawatts of power passing through the company's lines.

Israel Transfers Frozen PA Tax Funds

$460K transferred to PA despite its successful bid to the ICC; Ramallah claims to be using the money to pay gov't workers.

Abbas Rejects Tax Payments, Demands 'All or Nothing'

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday that the PA was rejecting Israel's offer of tax money collected on its behalf.

PA Folds to Pressure, Calls for Electric Bill Payments

After the IEC twice cut off power late last month PA seems to have gotten message, demanding residents pay up to work off massive debt.

IEC, PA Settle on Electricity Debt

300 million shekels of PA tax money to be transferred to IEC after blackout policy over debts.

Ya'alon Opposes IEC Cuts to PA Electricity

Billions of shekels in debt not enough to facilitate rolling blackouts in the PA, Defense Minister implies. PMO distances itself as well.

Electric Company Continues Power Cuts to PA Over Debt

Still seeking to collect a $500 million debt, the Israel Electric Corporation limited the electricity flow to Shechem and Jenin.

State Department 'Concerned' Over Cutting of Electricity in PA

State Department spokeswoman expresses concern over the IEC temporarily cutting off power in the PA because of its huge debt.

IEC Returns Power After Cutting Off Electricity to the PA

PA still owes almost 2 billion shekels (around $500 million), and now IEC has followed through by limiting power supply until it pays up.

IEC Cuts off Power to PA

Due to growing $459 million debt, IEC official announces electric supply to Judea-Samaria cut one hour morning and night until PA pays up.

IEC Finally to Shut Off Power to PA Over Debt

The Israel Electric Company said Wednesday that it would shut off power to some communities in the Palestinian Authority this week.

How to Safely Observe Shabbat in a Massive Snowstorm

IEC releases guidelines on how to cook and stay warm for Shabbat while avoiding malfunctions and electric fires.

Massive Electrical Outages Caused by State Bribery?

Investigation recordings expose state-run IEC officials took $20 million bribe to push faulty system that crashed project to stop outages.

4,500 Homes Remain Without Power

Power outages continue throughout Israel as storm moves into second day; many roads blocked in affected areas as well.

Storm Leaves 10,000 without Electricity

Thousands still without power in Netanya, Herzliya, Ra'anana, and Rishon Lezion; electricity demand expected to break records.

17,000 Homes Left Without Electricity in Snowstorm

Aside from closing Jerusalem, Tzfat and Golan, storm has left thousands without power nation-wide, major damage in Netanya.

Minister: Use Frozen PA Money to Pay Off Electric Debt

Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom says Israel should use the frozen PA tax money froze to pay off the PA’s enormous electric bill.

MKs: Use PA Terror Salary Money to Pay IEC Debt

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee will discuss a proposal to pay off the PA's $700 million electricity debt to Israel.

MK Calls for End to PA Boycott of Israeli Products

PA boycott encourages global BDS movement while it still owes Israel millions in electricity bills, MK Nissan Slomiansky warns.

MKs: Why Make IEC Shoulder PA's Electric Bill?

The Palestinian Authority owes the Israel Electric Company NIS 1.5 billion ($600 million), and the IEC is stuck with the bill.

Arab Terrorists Cut Power Lines to Binyamin Communities

Dolev-Talmon Bloc suffers power outages; footage of deliberate attack posted to social media.

Hamas Rocket Strikes Gaza Electric Supply, Israel not Fixing It

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has asked the IEC not to risk the lives of its employees in trying to restore power.

Israel Electric Corp to Sue Palestinian Authority

PA refuses to pay electricity bill for Judea, Samaria and Gaza; after multiple attempts at negotiations, Israel to take them to court.

Israel Electric Company Would 'Cut Off PA Tomorrow'

IEC Director Yiftah Ron-Tal discusses damage of 'Arab Spring' to Israeli electricity, 'revolution' of Tamar natural gas fields.

Israeli Electric Company Warns PA: Pay Up or be Cut Off the Grid

The Israel Electric Company on Sunday issued a final warning to the Palestinian Authority over one billion dollar debt.

PA: Israel Not Cutting Electricity, Giving More

PA official says talk of massive electricity debt not a threat, claims PA offered country status and reduced rates by Electric Corporation.

Electric Company Head: I'd Cut Off the Power to Gaza

IEC director Yiftah Ron-Tal calls on the state of Israel to help his company collect the PA's electrical debt.

IEC Head: We Intend to Collect PA's Electricity Debt

Israel Electric Company chairman Yiftach Ron-Tal said Monday that the Palestinian Authority owes the IEC NIS 1.2 billion ($375 million).

IEC Head: Storm Cost Us a Billion Shekels

According to IEC chairman Eli Glickman, the damage to Israel's electrical system during the recent winter storm was one billion shekels.

Heads of Electric Co. Fired For Eilat Storm Break

Two engineering directors fired for remaining in Eilat during snowstorm that left tens of thousands of Israelis without electricity.

MK Slams Gov't 'Failure' Over Snowstorm

At Knesset hearing evaluating government aid during the storm, MK Moti Yogev rips into decentralization of rescue efforts by the state.

Air Force Parachutes Generators into Samaria Communities

Residents of several Samaria communities finally have power – after the Israel Air Force parachuted generators into their towns

'All Towns to have Power Today'

Electric Company promises that no communities will lack electricity by the end of the day.

Report: 200 IEC Workers Take 'Storm Break'

Dedicated staff of the Israeli Electric Company have been working night and day for three days to restore power – most of them, that is.

Despite Outages, Record High Power Use

Record high electricity use for winter as Israelis seek to stave off cold. 14,000 homes still without power.

18,000 Homes in Israel Still Without Power

IEC says 18,000 households remain without power as of Saturday night, including 9,000 customers in Jerusalem.

World's Tallest Hanukkiah Lit in Tel Aviv

Tallest hanukkiah in honor of last night of holiday sponsored by Electric Company; 'symbolizes the power of the State of Israel'.

Israel's New 'Cyber Gym' Trains Cyber-Warfare

New facility trains IT and infrastructure company employees to defend against cyber attacks. Israel 'is the most-attacked country' online.

Largest Menorah in World To Be Lit in Tel Aviv

Israel Electric Company will light the 28 meter tall record breaking menorah on eighth night of Hanukkah, December 4.

Hamas Looking to Buy More Electricity - From Israel

Following siege from Egypt, Gaza officials ask Israeli Electric Company to increase power supply from Israel.

Ashkelon: Schools Exposed to High Radiation Evacuated

Ashkelon mayor evacuates certain classrooms exposed to high radiation, citing student health; students relocated to community center.

Israel to Get Tough on Air Pollution

The government on Sunday authorized a major plan to battle air pollution in Israel, approving a NIS 140 million program

IEC to Go 'Shomer Shabbos,' Sabbath Observant

The Electric Company has long declared that it wanted to avoid workers having to work on Shabbat. That may happen within a year

Electric Company Suggests: Cut Off Power to PA

The Israel Electric Corporation has put together a list of sanctions to impose on the PA, which owes it 820 million shekels.

Midnight Electricity Hike: 6.3%

Price jump is lower than the 8% planned, because of arrival of gas from Tamar rig.

History Made as Natural Gas Flows from Ship to Hadera

History was made on Saturday as natural gas began flowing from the regasification ship hired by the IEC to its power stations.