Towards a reform of the tax system

Israel is facing very large fiscal needs as a result of the COVID-19 crisis and the need to upgrade vital public services after a long period of neglect, and therefore tax increases will be inevitable in the near future. At the same time the many flaws of the Israeli tax system call for urgent reform, […]
Energy Forum 48: Energy in a Smart City

Most of the world’s population now resides in cities. By 2030, the population of the cities around the world is expected to grow from 3.3 billion to 5 billion people. In Israel, approximately 6 million residents live in urban communities. Because of resource constraints, it may become difficult to provide all the services to city […]
Assessment of Natural Gas Loss from the Well-to-Tank Supply Chain of Natural Gas Based Transportation Fuels

Methane (CH4) is the primary component of natural gas and the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, following carbon dioxide (CO2), and is thus the focus of global efforts to reduce the warming of the atmosphere. The global warming potential of methane is over 25 times that of CO2. Methane also contributes to […]
The River Restoration Administration Activity Assessment

This study assesses the activities, achievement and challenges of the river restoration administration, since its establishment in 1993.
Lessons Learned from Select Countries and Cities Policy Measures to Reduce Air Pollution from the Transportation Sector

Management of air pollution from transportation refers to the dynamic process a regulatory authority undertakes to reduce, prevent/eliminate air pollution emissions and their harmful effects on human health and the environment. The process of managing air quality, including from the transportation sector sources, consists of a cycle of inter-related activities, including periodic assessments and reviews […]
Energy Forum 47: Combined Photovoltaic and Storage Systems to Produce Electricity From Solar Energy

In 2018, installations providing more than 100 giga-watts of solar energy were built worldwide, and the total global capacity of this energy was higher than 500 giga-watts. This volume represents an increase of 4% as compared to 2017, in comparison with an increase of 30% and 50% in the previous two years, respectively. In 2018, […]
Energy Forum 42: Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Energy Conservation
In recent years, the demand for energy has been increasing, due, in part, to the growth in the population, the rise in the standard of living, and economic growth. Increasing use of energy involves the investment of financial resources, exploitation of scarce land resources, and even the intensification of the climate crisis, as the global […]
Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure in Israel: Implementation Policy and Technical Guidelines
The objectives of the research are to review the best practices for the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, specify optimal models for the Israeli case, and provide actionable guidelines for implementation. The focus of the research is public charging infrastructure for passenger electric vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), which represents the vast […]
Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions intensity from electricity generation in Israel

The Israeli energy market undergoes tremendous changes in recent years. While the vast majority of electricity was generated at Israel Electric Corporation’s (IEC) sites, in recent years independent power producers (IPP) are increasingly gaining market share. The fuel mix used for electricity generation in Israel in recent years has also radically shifted, with the natural […]
Feasibility of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) waste treatment facilities in Israel
Construction of waste treatment facilities by Public and Private partnerships (PPP) in Israel The study, carried out as part of a research grant for the local authorities – the National Lottery and the Local Authorities Center examines the factors that hinder the creation of waste management plants in Israel, and in particular, whether the establishment […]