Israel Electric Corporation

On Jan. 1:

Home electricity prices to rise 3.8%

Israel Electric Corporation announces price hike, blaming rising costs; with the VAT rise, consumers are expected to shell out 4.7% in power costs.

After decades:

Palestinian Authority to finally pay 2b NIS electric bill?

Finance Ministry deducting part of Palestinian Authority's 2 billion NIS electricity debt from money transferred to Palestinian Authority; PA representatives agree to arrange payment plan for remainder.

Flights grounded

Global software glitch affects companies, hospitals, and more

In Israel, the glitch in the CrowdStrike system has affected Shiba Tel Hashomer Medical Center, medical clinics, the Electric Company, banks, the Israel Postal Company, and others.

Electricity CEO:

Will there be electricity in a future war? 'The answer is no'

Shaul Goldstein, CEO of Noga - Israel Independent System Operator, addressed the possibility of a shortage of electricity in the event of a future war: 'We will rely on Israeli ingenuity.'

Malfunction causes power outages across Israel

The outage lasted for several minutes, after which power was restored to most of the customers.

Father of two killed by antitank missile in northern Israel

The victim & his colleagues, electric company employees, were working on critical infrastructure & had coordinated in advance with the IDF.

Electric Corporation CEO:

'Our workers were under fire for five hours'

Israel Electric Corporation CEO Meir Spiegler says his employees had to wait for hours to be evacuated as Israel and Lebanon exchanged fire.

PA electric bill:

Finance Ministry to collect millions from Palestinian Authority

New plan allows Israel to deduct 20-30 million NIS each month from money passed to Palestinian Authority, for repayment of electricity debt.

Holocaust survivors living in poverty get free electricity

Amidst blistering summer heat, IFCJ and Israel Electric Corporation team up on behalf of Holocaust survivors.

UTJ MK: 'Does any other community lose power in a heat wave?'

MK Moshe Roth demands a solution for the repeated power outages that have been striking Haredi neighborhoods.

Israel braces for extreme heat wave

Over the next several days, Israel will experience a severe wave of heat and humidity.

Haredi MK accuses:

'Now we know who is at fault for glitches in electricity supply'

MK Gafni demands: 'Why did you not operate all of the systems, to ensure supply of electricity would not cease?'

'This is only the promo':

Heat wave causes self-initiated power outages

As of 8:40 p.m., less than 85,000 Israelis are without power, after there were as many as 300,000 without power earlier in the day.

IEC Director:

'Electric grid in PA areas must be separated from Jewish supply'

Frequent outages in Judea & Samaria due to pirate connections in PA-controlled areas, says company.

Electricity prices to skyrocket in early 2023

Just months after cost of electricity jumps significantly, consumers can expect another rise - nearly double the first.

Prolonged power outages caused by illegal Arab electricity

Knesset report finds the main reason for power outages are tens of thousands of illegal electricity connections in Arab society.

Hundreds of families left without power over weekend

Some Jerusalem areas suffered lengthy power outages over Shabbat. Electric Corporation: 'Weather conditions caused supply disruptions.'

The end of an era:

Electric Corporation no longer manages Israelis' electricity

Starting Monday, IEC removes itself from management of Israel's electricity, handing reigns over to Noga.

Israel to disconnect PA's electricity due to debt

Electricity will be cut off for four hours daily in Ramallah, Bethlehem and Jerusalem area.

'We won't restore electricity to Gaza until our sons come home'

IEC workers' committee demands return of Israeli citizens being held by Hamas.

Power outages reported throughout Israel

Israel Electric Corporation explains brief power outages were caused by a malfunction in production units.

Israel hits new record in electricity usage: 14,622 MW

Power consumption rises dramatically as temperatures in Jerusalem soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

New record for electricity usage in Israel

Electric company says energy consumption breaks 10-month-old record after previous record set due to the current heatwave.

Electric company: We'll give 30,000 shekel grant to LGBTs

Israel Electric Corporation promises: LGBT employees undergoing surrogacy will receive gift of tens of thousands of shekels.

Israel ends power cuts after Palestinian Authority makes payment

Israel Electric Corporation ends sanctions against Palestinian Authority after PA makes 920 million shekel payment.

Electricity problems in Jewish town are an 'existential issue'

Terror victim's widow speaks to Arutz Sheva about discrimination against Jewish towns, and life without reliable electricity.

PA cities to lose electricity for 3 hours due to debt

After talks to negotiate payment plan fail, electric company increases number of hours Palestinian Authority cities are disconnected.

Israel to cut power supply to PA over unpaid debts

Israel Electric Company to reduce electricity supply to Palestinian Authority over half billion dollars in unpaid PA debts.

PA's debt to electricity company stands at 1.7 billion shekels

Israel Electric Corporation could cut off the PA's electricity in two weeks.

Historic: Israel Electric Corporation reform approved

Israel approves largest reform ever undertaken in Israeli economy: the reform of Israel's Electric Corporation.

Israel restores electricity to Gaza

IEC employees repair the damage caused to the company's equipment as a result of a rocket fired by terrorists.

Historic agreement:

PA electric debt settled

PA to pay Israel Electric Company NIS 915 million in unpaid debts under new agreement.

Israel restores power transfers to Gaza

Despite ongoing attacks on Israel from Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, Israel restores 50 megawatt supply to Gaza.

Who's hiding in the fuse box?

Man opens fuse box in Dimona - and is greeted by two uninvited guests.

Striking electric company workers receive pay cut

Israel Electric Company workers strike, then see their salaries struck. Company: We're working together with the Finance Ministry.

First power station given to Palestinian Authority

Israel signs agreement to provide additional electricity to Judea and Samaria.

Haredi MK: IEC revolutionizes haredi employment

Health Minister Litzman attends event marking acceptance of haredi workers into Israel's Electric Company, praises company's openness.

Electric company charges children for parents' bill

Netanya judge rules children cannot be charged for parents' electricity debt, criticizes IEC for allowing mistake to happen.

IEC will maintain power for indigent Holocaust survivors

The Israel Electric Corporation says it will not cut power for Holocaust survivors and users of lifesaving devices who cannot pay bills.

Israeli electricity abetts enemies

IEC speaks on Gaza's power supply and what to do about the PA and Gaza's outstanding debt.

'If the Palestinians don't pay, we'll cut off their electricity'

Director of the Israel Electric Corporation says that homes in PA areas owe more than a billion shekels in electricity bills.

Gaza youth sets self ablaze to protest Hamas

Arab youth sets himself ablaze to protest electricity shortage sparked by Hamas' corrupt leadership.

Israel, PA to sign deal resolving electricity debt

Israel and the PA expected to sign agreement resolving the PA’s enormous debts to the Israel Electric Corporation.

PA to pay electric bill after ten years

The Palestinian Authority will pay 570 million shekels to the Israel Electric Corporation

Dozens suffer heat stroke as temperatures top 46°C

Construction workers particularly prone, experts warn, as temperatures top 50°C (122°F) in cranes.

PA to start paying its electric debt

Under pressure from power cuts, PA promises Israeli Electric Corporation to pay $5.2 million, and discuss total debt of $456 million.

Israel pledges more power cuts to PA cities over unpaid debts

Plans for rolling blackouts of Palestinian cities as PA continues to stiff massive electricity debt.

Despite huge PA debt, Israel returns power to Jericho

PA still owes Israel $450 million for electricity, but Israel Electric Corporation returns power anyway.

'Angel' on train pays soldier's 1,950 shekel debt

Overhearing hysterical soldier fighting with the Electric company on the train, man pays her family's debt to give her peace of mind.

State of emergency declared in Jerusalem

Electric corporation kicks it into high gear as snow starts moving in ahead of overnight buildup; electricity usage breaks record.

Second Friday storm in a row hits Israel

A week after heavy snow and rain, snow again closes Mt. Hermon, as Israelis awaken to howling winds.

Electric Corp. ready for approaching snowstorm in Jerusalem

Jerusalem director of IEC tells Arutz Sheva preparations for first snowstorm are in full swing with 'massive reinforcement.'

Egypt to pay $1.76B to Israel over electricity losses

International Chamber of Commerce rules in Israel's favor after IEC sues Egypt for failure to deliver natural gas in 2011, 2012.

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.

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.

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.

Power is back everywhere, says Electric Company

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

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.

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.