Power
Cuba suffers islandwide power grid collapse as US oil blockade deepens energy crisis
The outage follows three nationwide blackouts in July and comes as a US-imposed oil blockade further strains the island's aging energy infrastructure.
AI and the threat to power grid stability: State freezes approvals for server farms
Mekorot launches tender for solar and energy storage facilities at water reservoirs
Cable issues force a second shutdown at new Hydro-Quebec line supplying New York City electricity
Goldhar, Power team up to make dreams come true
Squash legend Jonathon Power puts on a show while raising money for charity in Ra’anana.
Jewish women who rule! (according to Forbes)
At least 9 Jews top Forbes' 2012 list of world’s most powerful women; 'NYT' Executive-Editor leads the pack at #5.
Merkel tops 'Forbes' list of 100 most powerful women
German chancellor followed by Hillary Clinton and Brazilian President Rousseff; Israeli Shari Arison 64th.
IEC increases mobilization of private suppliers
Israel Electric Corporation completes 1st stage of NIS 100m. project connecting private station to national grid.
US, Israel agree on additional energy cooperation
The two countries agree to expand their partnerships in the energy sector with a particular focus on natural gas.
Temperatures, blackout risk to ease this weekend
Such high temperatures in Israel are not considered “exceptional events” when they occur for a string of two to three days.
Electricity reserves dip dangerously low
Technical glitches are causing blackouts, Israel Electric Corporation says, as heatwave sweeps through Israel.
Forced blackouts may occur over heat-wave week
As temperatures surge during the next week, the IEC said it expects electricity demand to be extremely high.
IEC warns of rolling blackouts ahead of heatwave
Customers are asked to refrain from using heavy appliances during peak hours of noon to 5 p.m.
Do rabbis have too much power?
Rabbi Cohen explores the significance of rabbis in modern Judaism.