Highest-ever Saturday summer electricity consumption

Israel Electric Corp
Israel Electric Corp

Israel Electric Corp. reported record consumption for a summer Saturday as the August heat wave intensifies today.

On Saturday at 16.40, Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) (TASE: ELEC.B22) reported electricity consumption of 9,927 megawatt, the highest ever electricity consumption for a summer Saturday. The previous record of 9,515 megawatt was recorded on Saturday, August 30 2014.

The highest-ever summer electricity consumption in Israel was on July 19 2012 when 11,880 megawatt was consumed. The highest ever overall electricity consumption in Israel was earlier this year on January 12 when 11,930 megawatt was consumed.

The rising electricity consumption comes as the heat wave peaks with temperatures of nearly 40° C today in Jerusalem and 45° C in Eilat and the south.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on August 2, 2015

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Israel Electric Corp
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