Case Study: Tel Aviv Smart City – Environment and Energy

To meet the growing demand for energy in Tel Aviv-Yafo, the municipality is promoting smart energy management and production projects in the city, including solar panels, wind and wave generated electricity and more.

These initiatives focus on decentralizing energy production and using non-conventional spaces such as rooftops, ports, urban institutions and open spaces to reduce energy-related costs for the municipality and its residents and ensure that infrastructure can continue to operate even when there are problems or malfunctions.

Tel Aviv-Yafo joins many major cities around the world that are actively engaged in programs that produce energy while considering sustainability and decentralization.

The Tel Aviv Solar Roof Project.

Tel Aviv benefits from a lot of sunshine, perfect for fueling the city. This project aims to operate the rooftops of residential apartments and commercial buildings by producing solar energy to reduce the cost of living and preserve the environment. The pilot project involved mapping the potential energy production from 3,000 rooftops in Tel Aviv, which the municipality is using to encourage certain residents to install rooftop solar systems. As part of the pilot, the municipality is also making information and instruction manuals about the benefits of installing solar power generation units, including lists of low-cost suppliers and financial assistance, widely available and accessible on the municipality’s website.

Green label for business

The Municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo is encouraging businesses throughout the city to take steps to reduce energy and water costs, streamline procurement processes and inventory management, and reduce waste. Food establishments in Tel Aviv that exhibit green business practices are eligible to receive a “green label” from the municipality.

Community gardens

Community gardens build a sense of community, help neighbors get to know each other and generate activity around a common goal. Each garden is a little different depending on what the organizers choose for their space and community. Some neighborhoods have opted to create a garden that is a habitat for visiting animal species; in others, neighbors planted their own or communal flower beds or edibles.

Sustainable neighborhoods

Sustainable neighborhoods, rooted in the “One World” model, are designed around the idea of ​​renewing ourselves and our environment and creating partnerships between all neighborhood stakeholders – residents, businesses, municipalities, organizations and others – to foster local growth and prosperity. The program, with a wide participation of the municipality, is part of the efforts to promote public involvement, greater sustainability in everyday activities and the promotion of community projects.