Energy & Clean Air

Israel’s energy sector faces many challenges:

Rapid growth, environmental concerns, and climate change present significant hurdles to overcome. While Israel has achieved a degree of energy security through offshore gas supplies, further investment is needed in renewable energies, energy efficiency, and energy storage technologies.

These investments are crucial to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and fulfill commitments under the Paris Agreement.

At Adam Teva V’Din, we advocate for a clean energy economy while serving as a watchdog for clean air. Since 2008, we have played a pivotal role in shaping the Clean Air law and ensuring that the National Air Quality Strategy is up-to-date and adhered to.

Energizing our future, ensuring a safe present

In order for Israel to meet its energy demands, integrate energy efficiency strategies, and transition to a low-carbon economy, we cannot continue with a “business as usual” mindset. It is imperative that we challenge the inertia and complacency that hinder progress.

Our responsibility at Adam Teva V’Din is to actively monitor emerging technologies like hydrogen, and actively combat avoidable air pollution. Simultaneously, we are dedicated to promoting energy equity among underserved populations, recognizing that their energy needs are escalating due to the effects of climate change.

300+

Days of sun every year

Yet solar is only 6% of Israel's total energy supply

2,500

Early deaths every year

From air pollution - related diseases

10

Years of the Clean Air Law

Saved the Israeli economy NIS 115 billion

66%

Offshore gas, 28% coal and other fuels, 6% renewables

= Israel's energy mix in 2022

20%

Of Israel's air pollution comes from our transportation

And an estimated 27.3% of Israel’s carbon dioxide emissions (a main GHG responsible for the climate crisis) are from transportation.

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Higher air pollution levels around Tel Aviv's Central bus Station than the World Health Organization recommendations

For decades, the high pollution levels in the area have been reported as harmful to both public health and the environment.

Articles

Solar Energy: Unleashing the Power of the Sun!

06/12/2023

Energy, Planning

With 300+ sunny days, Israel should have a bright future in solar energy… What’s holding us up?

News

Headbanging over Israel’s heavy metal

03/01/2023

Air Quality, Pollution, Public Health

Worrying concentrations of heavy metals found in the blood of donors from Haifa, as well centers of emission of lead, arsenic and mercury in other areas of Israel.