This is an excellent question, and one dealt with in Israel. Today, electricity is required for the normal functioning of modern civilization, including for hos

This is an excellent question, and one dealt with in Israel. Today, electricity is required for the normal functioning of modern civilization, including for hospitals and security. Once power generation is required for society, all are permitted to benefit from it. Wikipedia source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_on_Shabbat#Use_of_electricity_generated_in_Israeli_power_plants https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_on_Shabbat#Use_of_...