About The Israel Energy Forum
Israel Energy Forum is an Israeli NGO working with public, private and other third sector groups committed to strengthening Israel’s environment, economy and security through a sustainable energy policy based on energy efficiency and increased use of renewables.
Our Vision
The Energy Sector, in Israel and around tthe world, is facing major changes. In order to keep the Energy Sector stable and secure, at a reasonable cost, and without the environmental and health impacts, we have to act now for long-term planning and sustainable vision.
In order to achieve this, the Energy Sector in Israel should be based on the principles of efficiency and saving, production from renewable and clean sources, diversity and decentralization of energy sources, high redundancy and advanced management.
The Forum's main activities imclude:
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Advancing Energy Efficiency and Saving in Israel by aquiring knowledge from around the world and producing reports and policy recommendations for decission makers on the National, Local, and Commercial levels.
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Advancing Renewable Energy production in Israel. Our report "Zero Carbon Isreal" lays the framework to achieve up to 80% of Renewable Energy in Israel. The report uses sophisticated techno-economic simulation and optimization to lay the most effective way to achieve high penetration of clean energy sources in Israel
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Promiting strategic planning for Israel's energy resources, mainly the Natural Gas. As part of this effort, the Forum oposes export of substantial portions of the Natural Gas, in order to allow the Israeli Energy Sector to enjoy clean and cheap energy for generations to come.
The Forum works in the following modes:
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Concentration of knowledge and recent studies from abroad
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Preparation of feasable alternatives for current policy for decision makers
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Promoting Energy Efficiency in large energy consumers such as industry and the comercial sector
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Creating frameworks for public discussion on Energy issues.
The Forum's activity to promote Energy Efficiency in Israel include public and medua activities, work at the professional level, and professional activities with decision makers in both government and other major players in the Energy sector such as Israeli Electric Company and Manufacturers Association.
The Executive Committee and the Public Council
The Forum operates under the guidance of the Executive Committee, which includes the following members: Dr. Nadav Katz, Dr. Dror Ben-Ami, Eran Ben Yemini, Arik Diamant, Mr. Hanoch Ilsar, Shire Gottlieb-Strauss, and Orit Nevo.
Alongside the Executive Committee, a Public Council is advising the Forum. The Council includes key figures in the Energy sector and related fields such as academics, business, consultants, and researchers.
Supporting Funds
The activities of the Forum are made possible by the generosity of philanthropic funds that support its activities and promoting its goals:
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European Union
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Green Environment Fund
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Beracha Foundation
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Yad Hanadiv
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Shely Fund
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Heinrich Boell Foundation
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Rhoda and Richard Goldman Fund
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Levinson Fund
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Israel Venture Network