Kompas | Subsidies and Compensation in the Electricity Sector Tend to Increase

Reform of electricity market governance is considered to need to be seen more broadly, as part of efforts to reduce the state's financial burden. The reason is that currently, through subsidies and compensation to PT Perusahaan Pendidikan Negara (Persero), electricity is still very dependent on the state budget. Reform is needed to get electricity prices that are correct and…

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Economic Transformation of Paser Regency Towards Renewable Energy: Adaptation and Sustainability Solution

Fabby Tumiwa, Direktur Eksekutif Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Paser, May 8, 2024 -Indonesia is trying to reinforce its commitment to renewable energy development to achieve its net-zero emission targets by 2060 or even earlier. These efforts are part of the global initiative to tackle climate change and are expected to significantly impact the coal…

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Kompas | Optimize Renewable Energy Acceleration in the Second National Emission Reduction Document

The potential of the renewable energy sector as an instrument for reducing greenhouse gas emissions has not yet been optimized in the second national contribution document for reducing emissions. This condition is unfortunate considering that options for increasing the renewable energy mix are increasingly open and competitive. Read more on Kompas.

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Energy Transition Funding Needs for Affected Workers Reach Rp38.4 Trillion

Jakarta, April 30, 2024 - Energy transformation requires adequate financing to ensure a smooth and equitable process. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a leading think tank on energy transition and environment based in Jakarta, disseminated a report titled "Identification of Financing Needs for an Equitable Transformation of Indonesia's Electricity Sector". The report, created…

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