Exhibit 16.1

August 26, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Genie Energy Ltd. under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated August 20, 2019. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K; we are not in a position to agree or disagree with other statements of Genie Energy Ltd. contained therein.

Very truly yours,

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