Key Points
Israel advances sustainable energy strategy for local governments
Program supports renewable energy and electric transportation
31 authorities already participated in first two cycles
Emphasizes energy resilience during emergencies
The program provides elected authorities with professional guidance and practical tools for implementing sustainable energy - energy efficiency, renewable energy production and storage, and promoting the transition to electric transportation. All of this, while emphasizing the creation of sources of income for the authority, and following the "Iron Swords" war, also emphasizing solutions that enable functional continuity of electricity supply in times of emergency.
To date, no fewer than 31 local authorities and regional clusters across the country have participated in the first two cycles of the "Accelerator" program.
The authorities' participation in the "Accelerator" has helped to promote the energy sector in the authorities and to implement policy measures and set goals in the energy sector in the authorities' work plans. (ANI/TPS)
