02.02.2012                      09.Schwat. 5772

Energieversorgung:

Forced blackouts expected due to energy crunch

200% increase in diesel fuel consumption, 108% rise in jet fuel oil use seen in 2011.

Due to the lack of production reserves in the electricity sector, Energy and Water Minister Uzi Landau said he expects there to be temporary power outages during peak energy usage hours in the remaining winter days.
Landau therefore recommended that the public avoid using gas-guzzling devices – such as dishwashers, washing machines, ovens, electric water boilers and vacuum cleaners – between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., and ensure that heaters are down to 22 degrees….