Electricity
Cable issues force a second shutdown at new Hydro-Quebec line supplying New York City electricity
The current cable issue with the power line Champlain Hudson Power Express, which operated during New York City's recent heat wave, is unrelated to a shutdown that happened on July 1.
Israel launches new search for natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea
ESCO Israel announces plan to tackle AI data centers consumption crisis without new power plants
Israel electric corporation chairman supports competition, electricity prices among lowest globally
Solar power offers a ray of hope in Middle East’s least electrified country
Yemen has been grappling with almost 30 years of electricity crisis due to fuel shortages and a war that caused severe damage to the national power infrastructure.
Quiet takeover? Chinese contractors seize key role in Israel’s electricity build-out
The two new stations alone will account for roughly 10% of Israel’s non-renewable electricity supply.
Syria’s returning refugees face ruins, not relief - analysis
The Norwegian Refugee Council said on Thursday that the world is “failing the Syrians who have returned home.”
Israel Electric Corp joins gaming with Roblox challenge to teach kids electrical safety
The Israel Electric Corp, with teenk and ReachPlayers, launched a ROBLOX space with the "Safety Heroes" challenge, where kids face electrical hazards, learn safe behavior, earn points and prizes.
Grapevine June 25, 2025: Yesteryear, today and tomorrow
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
The electrical and lighting chain Erco establishes a subsidiary focused on architectural lighting
Under LumenArtz, Erco will market lighting fixtures from leading European manufacturers, including: AlphaLed, EWO, LedsC4, Performance in Lighting, Schmitz, and Klus.
Machsaney Hashmal invests NIS 12M in 6 new stores
Israel’s largest electrical appliances retailer opened 9 stores in 2025, reaching 68 locations nationwide. The new stores: Migdal Haemek, Ramla, Ofakim, Be’er Ya’akov, Gedera, and Or Akiva.
Israel’s electricity revolution gains momentum: “Dramatic savings on expenses”
The plan to add 100,000 solar rooftops in Israel by 2030, led by Minister Eli Cohen, is moving quickly. This past week, the Energy Ministry advanced several key steps to support the initiative.
Turkey to supply Aleppo with gas, power in major energy deal
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that Turkey plans to export approximately six million cubic meters of natural gas per day to Syria.
Reducing lithium-ion battery usage may prevent Israel's next wildfire - opinion
Innovative solutions are urgently needed to prevent the accumulation of damaged batteries in waste systems and reduce the risk of fires.
