Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

Energy Ministry

Aerial view of Emek Hefer. (Guy Shmueli)
July 4, 2026, 10:44 am
Push for gas-fired power plants throws rural Israel into turmoil
Plan for up to 13 new stations to bolster country’s electric grid divides communities, as state puts sensitive land deals in hands of private entrepreneurs
By Sue Surkes
View of the Orot Rabin power plant in coastal Hadera from the Sdot Yam beach, central Israel, May 20, 2023. In a controversial move, the government is allowing the plant to retain coal for emergency backup. (Yossi Aloni/FLASH90)
June 29, 2026, 9:29 am
State tells High Court it’s not obliged to have targets for emissions cuts
Responding to country’s first petition against its climate change policy, government claims international pacts require ‘continuous effort’ rather than meeting stated goals
By Sue Surkes
A solar field in Timna, southern Israel, built by EDF Renewables Israel and formally opened on December 15, 2021. (EDF Renewables Israel)
May 27, 2026, 3:49 am
Energy Ministry presents strategic roadmap for renewable energy by 2035
Plan to be presented to president details path to more than double renewable energy production, get rid of obstacles, improve coordination
By Sue Surkes
Smoke rises from the Bazan oil refinery in Haifa, following missile attacks from Iran and Lebanon, March 30, 2026. (Anthony Hershko/Flash90)
April 17, 2026, 4:36 pm
In turnaround, Energy Ministry calls to relocate, not close, Haifa’s Iran-targeted Bazan oil refinery
Ministry says 30 months of war underline need for continuing local production of petroleum products rather than dependence on imports, world supply chains
By Sue Surkes
The Tamar offshore natural gas platform. (Delek Drilling)
February 17, 2026, 6:24 pm
State report finds Israel unprepared to ensure gas keeps flowing during emergencies
State comptroller appears to urge government to rethink decision to close Haifa refinery, but office claims it is just seeking to guarantee energy supplies when missiles fly
By Sue Surkes
An illustrative photo of a gas station in the southern city of Sderot, July 28, 2025. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
December 31, 2025, 5:32 pm
Price of gasoline to fall on January 1 to a two-year low
Israelis to pay NIS 6.85 a liter to fill up at start of 2026; despite falling gasoline price, household electricity and gas bills expected to rise as result of increased carbon tax
By Sharon Wrobel
Energean floating production, storage and offloading vessel. Energean's floating rig arrived at the Karish field in June 2022. (Energean / Suez Canal Authority / AFP)
June 18, 2025, 5:02 pm
Israel will resume natural gas exports once it is deemed safe, says minister
Leviathan, Karish gas fields have been shut since start of Iran conflict, while Tamar remains operational; energy minister says he told Egypt and Jordan that supplies had to be cut
By Steven Scheer
Energy Minister Eli Cohen (fourth from right) helps inaugurate the new National Institute for Energy and Electrochemical Storage at Bar-Ilan University, near Tel Aviv, June 3, 2025. (Shlomi Mizrahi, Bar-Ilan University)
June 4, 2025, 11:50 am
New NIS 130 million center will pioneer energy storage as renewables gain ground
First-of-its-kind institute in Israel, based at Bar-Ilan University and run together with Technion, will link government, academia and industry to promote advances in storage tech
By Sue Surkes
The Dead Sea Works in southern Israel, December 7, 2012. (Doron Horowitz/Flash 90)
March 11, 2025, 4:00 pm
State has failed for years to properly manage Dead Sea Works — Comptroller report
Report maps failure by multiple ministries and government agencies to regulate, supervise, and charge for the mining of minerals that belong to the public
By Sue Surkes
A view of the Leviathan natural gas processing rig from Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve, on January 1, 2020. (Flash90)
March 10, 2025, 6:44 pm
Israel and Azerbaijan’s state oil firm set to seal plan for offshore gas exploration
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR along with Israel’s NewMed Energy and British oil and gas company BP win natural gas exploration licenses for blocks in proximity to the Leviathan reservoir
By Sharon Wrobel
Solar panels on a single family home. (Smileus at iStock, Getty Images)
February 19, 2025, 1:50 pm
Energy Ministry: Invest in solar panels, enjoy 15% annual return for 25 years
Expanded tariff options, shortened payback periods, tax incentives, fast-track grid connections, and a massive PR campaign aim at 100,000 new solar roofs
By Sue Surkes
The potential for solar panels on the roof at 20 Keren Hayessod Street in Jerusalem, taken from the Energy Ministry's new interactive website. (Energy Ministry)
February 4, 2025, 6:45 am
New website shows potential, profitability of solar panels on every Israeli roof
Energy Ministry’s interactive platform also displays possibilities for solar panels as providers of shade in parks, parking lots, sports grounds and cemeteries
By Sue Surkes
Architect's impression showing how land in and around a large junction in Gedera, southern Israel, is to be used for solar panels. (Netivei Israel)
January 31, 2025, 8:55 am
Solar panel installations must grow by 40% to meet 2030 goals – Energy Ministry
Ministry says 53% of needs can be met by putting panels on existing infrastructure, but treasury yet to approve billions to expand infrastructure
By Sue Surkes
A lionfish hides behind a rock as researchers monitor the Mediterranean Sea. (Courtesy/Guy Ra'anan and Mikey Bar-Adon)
January 28, 2025, 10:28 am
The Eastern Mediterranean is heating twice as fast as the global average – report
Research finds sea level rising almost 40% faster than global average, water is saltier, and invasive species comprise more than half the prey caught in sampling nets
By Sue Surkes
An apartment block fitted with solar panels (but not storage) in the southern city of Beersheba, through the Sun for All initiative. (Yuval Pan)
January 6, 2025, 7:35 am
In first, Tel Aviv apartment building turns to solar energy storage for emergency use
Sunshine for Everyone helps lease rooftop to developers, allowing nine-story building to go off-grid and maintain electricity in common areas during power cuts
By Sue Surkes
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.