Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

Kontan | Significant Energy Transition Needs, IESR: 10% -15% Grants from the JETP Scheme Needed

Media Coverage3 July 202384Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) states that funding to execute the energy transition in Indonesia requires significant funds. If using the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) scheme, according to IESR calculations, at least the expected portion of the grant is 10% -15% or US$ 1.5 billion to US$ 2 billion. Read more on Kontan.

Accelerate a Fair and Equitable Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia by Termination of CFPP Operations

Event Coverage28 June 202399Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 27, 2023 - Environmental sustainability and overcoming the climate crisis have driven the need for an energy transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. The early termination of fossil energy generation operations as one of the largest emitters is a fundamental step towards accelerating the energy transition in Indonesia. Director of Electricity…

Akademi.transisienergi.id: Learning Forum on Energy Transition and Climate Change Issues

Press Release26 June 2023136Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 23, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) launched the Energy Transition Academy platform, accessed via the academy.transisi energi.id website. The platform can be used as a forum for learning about energy transition and climate change issues. The birth of this platform cannot be separated from the development of the phrase…

IESR Encouraging Community Capacity Building Through the Energy Transition Academy

Event Coverage26 June 202375Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, June 23, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages community capacity building towards an emission-free Indonesia by launching the Energy Transition Academy platform, accessed via the academy.transisienergi.id website. The platform serves as a forum for learning about energy transition and climate change issues connecting with the growing popularity and frequent use…

Kata Data | ASEAN Estimated to Need Nearly US$ 1 Trillion for Energy Transition

Media Coverage24 June 2023103Views 0Likes 0Comments

ASEAN countries are estimated to need up to US$ 987 billion to achieve the short-term energy transition target in 2030 to achieve a net zero scenario in 2050. Read more on Kata Data.

Kompas | Public Funds Can Be Alternative Financing

Media Coverage23 June 2023111Views 0Likes 0Comments

Public funding through state securities or SBN issuance can be an alternative to realizing the energy transition. The government has issued several sustainable bonds with specific objectives or thematic bonds, which can be an option for energy transition funding allocations. Read more on Kompas.

Kontan | Canceling the 2.9 GW PLTU Project is Cheapest Option to Avoid Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Media Coverage21 June 202383Views 0Likes 0Comments

Akbar Bagaskara, Electricity System Researcher, said from the analysis conducted in this report that the cancellation of coal-fired power plants coupled with early retirement for power plants could help achieve the peak emission target agreed upon in the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). Read more on KONTAN.

The Importance of Terminating Coal Power Plant Operations to Pursue Emission Reduction Targets

Press Release20 June 2023182Views 0Likes 4Comments

Jakarta, 20 June 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) urges the Indonesian government to transform the energy sector to achieve peak emissions in 2030 and carbon neutral in 2050. This align with President Joko Widodo's commitment to achieve net-zero emissions in 2060 or earlier as a form of Indonesia's responsibility to reduce…

ASEAN Grid Interconnectivity as the Start of Renewable Energy Security in the Region

Press Release14 June 2023113Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 13 June 2023 - To reach energy security sustainably and to face challenges of global climate change, Indonesia’s chairmanship in 2023 needs to be a strong leader in the decarbonization efforts of the energy sector in Southeast Asia. region. Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) views that Indonesia can further its regional cooperation and…

Waiting for JETP Implementation in Indonesia

Blog5 June 2023129Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pakistan, May 31, 2023 - The energy transition is being discussed in many countries, including Pakistan. Some of the challenges faced by Pakistan in adopting renewable energy include inadequate electricity infrastructure and network integration. Similar to Pakistan, Indonesia also faces similar challenges. Still, the government's fast action is needed to reduce the use of fossil…

Kompas | Cancellation of the Coal Power Plant Project Can be the Cheapest Emission Reduction Option

Media Coverage31 May 202382Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Electricity Supply Business Plan or RUPTL of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) still accommodates 13.8 gigawatts of coal-fired power plant projects. The cancellation of the construction of a 2.9-gigawatt steam power plant could be the cheapest option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Even so, the project's cancellation is more challenging than imagined. Read more on…

Kompas | Dedieselization Considered Less Aggressive in Reducing Emissions

Media Coverage30 May 202383Views 0Likes 0Comments

The de-dieselization program has too little impact on reducing emissions. A more substantial commitment is needed, especially in ending PLTU, building new renewable energy generators, and developing energy networks. Read more on Kompas.