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Cohen Sets December Decision on 1-2 GW Data-Center Power Allocation

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen speaking into microphones at the Energy and Economy Conference, drawn in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel with cross-hatching on sepia newsprint.

Energy Minister Eli Cohen said Israel expects initially to approve an additional 1 to 2 GW of electricity capacity for data centers after developers sought about 25 GW. Speaking at the Energy and Economy Conference, he said data centers currently use a little more than 1 GW and that a share of up to 20% of national electricity consumption would be reasonable. Cohen said the Electricity Authority plans to publish allocation criteria in October, complete a hearing in November and reach decisions in December. He said the initial limit is intended to protect natural-gas reserves while officials assess further exploration and a planned renewable-energy hub in the Negev.

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