Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

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

Press Release20 June 2023791Views 0Likes 1Comment

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 2023667Views 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 2023517Views 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 2023261Views 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 2023257Views 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.

Kontan | RUPTL 2021-2030 Revised, Here’s the Prediction of Green Electricity Needs in Indonesia

Media Coverage23 May 2023375Views 0Likes 0Comments

Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, sees the revision of the 2021-2030 RUPTL that PT PLN will carry out to accommodate the target of an equitable energy transition partnership (Just Energy Transition Partnership / JETP). Read more on Kontan.

Kompas | Indonesia Waits for US and Japan’s Commitment to Energy Transition

Media Coverage22 May 2023226Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia is currently preparing a comprehensive investment plan regarding energy transition funding. This arrangement requires certainty of funding patterns from the United States and Japan. Read more on Kompas.

Kompas | Achievement of Renewable Energy Financing Still Far from the Target

Media Coverage19 May 2023243Views 0Likes 0Comments

The need for investment in New and Renewable Energy or EBT to achieve the net zero emission target or zero carbon emissions in 2060 requires a cost of around 1,108 billion US dollars. Until now, the potential for EBT that Indonesia has only utilized is 2 percent. Read more on Kompas.

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IESR Participates in Celebrates Earth Day in Cilacap

Event Coverage17 May 2023269Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cilacap - In commemoration of Earth Day, which falls every April 22, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) took part in revitalizing the peak of Earth Day 2023 commemoration activities in Bulupayung Village, Kesugihan District, Cilacap Regency on Friday (12/5/2023). The activity is "Invest in Our Planet Through Sustainable Mining." During the event, the…

Building Collaboration Between CSOs in ASEAN to Accelerate Energy Transition

Press Release16 May 2023573Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 16, 2023 - As the Chair of ASEAN in 2023, Indonesia can engage civil society in enhancing ASEAN's relevance in various aspects aligned with global development challenges. These include increasing ambitions for regional climate targets, developing renewable energy, and promoting sustainable development. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that following the…

Incentives Needed to Drive the Electric Vehicle Market

Blog15 May 2023462Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 11, 2023 - Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, stated the Government of Indonesia provided electric vehicle incentives as one of the strategies to open or develop the electric vehicle industry itself. However, Fabby stressed that there are better solutions than incentivizing electric vehicles to overcome the…

Kompas | ASEAN Taxonomy Version 2 Launched, Supports Coal Plant Closure

Media Coverage8 May 2023226Views 0Likes 0Comments

The ASEAN Taxonomy Board (ATB) published the second version of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (ATSF v2) in March 2023. Read more on Kompas.