In the first deal of its kind in March 2009 IEC signed an agreement to purchase electricity generated from biogas resulting from the treatment of solid waste from Gihon water and sewage firm. The facility currently produces 1.8 MW of electricity and consumes 1.2 MW for its own use. The extra 0.6 MW will be sold to IEC for NIS 1.1 million. The plant has a license to produce 2.5 MW of electricity for 20 years with an option to renew for another 10