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Simhon Says Officials Block Data Centers, Demand 2% Power

9/10/2026

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Prof. Avi Simhon, head of the Council, accused Finance Ministry and Electricity Authority officials of blocking data-center projects.
He alleged Electricity Authority chairman Amir Shavit leaked information to hinder the projects.
He said the government will allocate up to 20% of electricity to data centers, whereas officials wanted only 2%.
He noted approved power-plant sites equal nearly a quarter of output and will raise generation by 20-25% by 2031.

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Prof. Avi Simhon, head of the Council, accused Finance Ministry and Electricity Authority officials of blocking data-center projects.
He alleged Electricity Authority chairman Amir Shavit leaked information to hinder the projects.
He said the government will allocate up to 20% of electricity to data centers, whereas officials wanted only 2%.
He noted approved power-plant sites equal nearly a quarter of output and will raise generation by 20-25% by 2031.