The Tirat Carmel Municipality won a grant of NIS 659,500 from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, as part of expanding the activities of the Ministry's Sustainable Energy Division. The grant is intended to promote projects that will strengthen the transition to sustainable energy in local authorities, while saving energy, producing clean electricity, and ensuring functional continuity even during emergency times.
Efficiency, storage and renewable energy
As part of the grant, the Tirat Carmel Municipality will promote a series of projects in the field of energy efficiency, including replacing old air conditioning and lighting systems with advanced, efficient and economical systems, as well as implementing smart energy management systems in public buildings.
In the field of renewable energy, emphasis will be placed on installing solar shading on sports fields, which will both provide shade for residents and enable clean electricity production. In addition, energy storage facilities will be established to ensure functional continuity of essential public buildings even in emergency situations.
Innovation for residents and businesses
Part of the grant will also be directed to innovative projects, including the establishment of implementation centers that will assist and guide residents and business owners in the process of installing solar systems on the roofs of private and commercial buildings, thus contributing to the expansion of renewable energy production in the city.
Savings, security and health
The implementation of the projects is expected to lead to significant savings in energy consumption, increase the installed capacity of renewable energy and improve the city's energy security. Furthermore, the projects will enable the continued supply of electricity even during emergency hours, while reducing air pollution and improving the health of residents. The savings in energy costs will allow the municipality to direct additional resources to the well-being of residents.
Words from the Mayor and the Minister of Energy
The mayor of Tirat Carmel, Dudu Cohen, He congratulated him on the win and said:
"The grant from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure allows us to accelerate significant steps in the energy sector in the city, strengthen energy security and promote smart and sustainable solutions for the benefit of the residents. I thank Minister Eli Cohen and the people of his office for their cooperation and investment in Tirat Carmel."
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, added:
"The grant will help the Tirat Carmel Municipality save on energy costs and thus invest more in the well-being of residents, produce non-polluting energy for the benefit of the health of city residents, and enable energy consumption even during emergency hours. Together with Mayor Dudu Cohen, we will continue to work for the residents of Tirat Carmel."
Replacing old air conditioning and lighting systems is not energy efficiency, but only environmental damage.