Understanding Utilities in Israel: A Mixed Neshamot Guide

The more we get settled in Israel, the more we want to understand how everything works. Today, let’s talk about something not-so-glamorous but super important: utilities! Whether you’re new here or have been around for a while, understanding how to manage water, gas, and electricity can save you a lot of headaches — and shekels.

Water

Water in Israel is usually managed by municipal or regional corporations, depending on where you live.

Main Providers:

• Mei Avivim (Tel Aviv)

• Hagihon (Jerusalem)

• Mei Bat Yam (Bat Yam)

  
  

Payment Methods:

• Direct Debit from your bank account (most popular)

• Online Payment via the provider’s website

• Payment via mail or at local service kiosks

  
  

Tip: You can register on your local water company’s website to track consumption and bills.

Gas

Gas for cooking and heating in Israel is usually provided by private companies. If you use gas tanks, they’re typically placed on your balcony or outside your kitchen.

Main Providers:

• Amisragas

• Supergas

• Pazgas

  
  

Payment Methods:

• Direct Debit

• Online Payment via company websites

• Phone Payment through the customer service center

  
  

When moving into a new apartment, ask when the gas was last checked — this is important for safety.

Electricity

Electricity is mainly provided by the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC), though new reforms have opened up the market to additional suppliers.

Payment Methods:

• Direct Debit from your bank account or credit card

• Online Payment via the IEC Website

• Cash Payments at post offices or designated kiosks

  
  

Fun Fact: On the IEC website, you can enter the numbers from your electricity meter to estimate how much you’ll pay next month. Super useful for budgeting!

Most utility bills in Israel arrive every two months.

Setting Up Your Name on the Bills

When you move into a new place:

• Contact each utility provider to update your name on the account.

• Only one name per household is allowed on most utility bills.

• This is important — updated bills are often required for visa renewals and other bureaucratic processes.

Share With Us!

Have you had any interesting (or confusing!) experiences with utility companies in Israel? What helped you navigate it better?

Tell us in the comments — and stay tuned for more posts from our Navigating Life in Israel series. 💙

We’re here to help you feel at home — one bill at a time.