Uliyasi Simanjuntak, Author at IESR

Anticipating and Overcoming Pollution with the Implementation of Euro IV Standard Fuel

Press Release2 days ago143Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 17, 2024 - The government needs to anticipate the peak of pollution in various cities in Indonesia, especially Jabodetabek, which tends to occur in June to August each year, which coincides with the peak of the dry season. One way is to encourage the improvement of Indonesia's fuel quality to Euro IV standards. …

MoU Signing with BRIGC: IESR Fosters China and Indonesia Cooperation for Climate Goal and Energy Transition

Press Release3 days ago225Views 0Likes 0Comments

IESR Executive Director Fabby Tumiwa (left) and BRIGC Secretary General Ciu Dandan (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing, witnessed by the Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Beijing, China, December 13, 2024- Strengthening Indonesia’s climate ambitions and accelerating the energy transition require close international collaboration, including with China…

Reflecting on the UK’s Experience in Integrating Renewable Energy in its Power Grid

Press Release12 December 202467Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 11 December 2024- The Indonesian government acknowledges the importance of fostering the decarbonization of the energy system as it brings environmental, social, and economic benefits to the nation. The integral part of energy transition is underscored in the National Long‐Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025–2045, where it is identified as a key game-changer for Indonesia's…

After COP-29: Indonesia Needs to Strengthen Climate Policy and Financing for Energy Transition

Press Release4 December 2024289Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 3, 2024 - The 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP-29), originally expected to be a “Climate Finance” COP to support developing countries in climate mitigation and adaptation, produced decisions that did not meet expectations. Developed countries only agreed to mobilize USD 300 billion per year in climate finance by 2035,…

Renewable Energy Development Needs to be Accompanied by Energy Transition Strategy to Prevent Global Temperature Rise of 1.5 degrees

Press Release14 November 2024108Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 14, 2024 - The Indonesian government plans to build 100 Gigawatts (GW) of power plants with 75 percent of capacity from renewable energy until 2040, which requires an investment of USD 235 billion or Rp3,710 trillion (exchange rate of Rp15,790.62/USD). The Head of the Indonesian Delegation presented this plan to the…

IETD 2024: Nine Recommendations for Accelerating a Just and Orderly Energy Transition

Press Release7 November 2024220Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 6 November 2024 - The Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) have summarized the discussions from the Indonesia Energy Transition Forum (IETD) 2024 into a set of recommendations for accelerating an equitable energy transition, directed at the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration. ICEF and IESR emphasized…

Strengthening the Renewable Energy Supply Chain in Indonesia

Press Release6 November 2024144Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 6, 2024 - The extensive utilization of renewable energy is set to boost the development of the renewable energy manufacturing industry, including fostering a more efficient and cost-effective green hydrogen ecosystem. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) encourages the government to achieve energy independence, as outlined in Prabowo-Gibran’s Asta Cita, by…

Indonesia Needs to Immediately Establish an Early Retirement of Coal-fired Power Plants Roadmap

Press Release6 November 2024134Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 6, 2024 - Indonesia must promptly establish a roadmap for the early retirement of coal-fired power plants to provide a reference for identifying and developing solutions, anticipating risks, and fostering collaboration between government agencies and financial institutions. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) highlights that coal-fired power plants are significant contributors…

Increased Renewable Energy Mix Reflects Strong Motivation for Decarbonization

Press Release5 November 202478Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 4 November 2024 - T he Draft Government Regulation on the National Energy Policy (RPP KEN) has entered the harmonization phase at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and is now awaiting the president's approval. The KEN serves as a strategic document guiding efforts to achieve the Net Zero Emissions (NZE) target…

Energy Transition Needs to Be Just and Orderly

Press Release4 November 202479Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 4, 2024 - Ensuring a just energy transition is essential for achieving the net zero emissions (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, while also advancing the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. Moreover, accelerating a just energy transition will support Indonesia’s commitment made at the Conference of Parties (COP-28) to triple renewable energy capacity and…

Encouraging Innovative Solutions to Decarbonize Transportation from Jakarta to the Subnational Levels

Press Release2 November 202485Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 1, 2024 - In 2021, the transportation sector was the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Indonesia. A study by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2024 revealed that passenger vehicles accounted for 73.1 percent of the 150 million tons of carbon…

Five IESR Recommendations for Achieving Energy Independence through Energy Transition

Press Release31 October 2024176Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 31, 2024 - Indonesia’s challenging energy transition process demands national commitment and strong leadership to ensure it is fair for the people, supports human development, achieves energy self-sufficiency, and fosters high economic growth, as envisioned by President Prabowo. The next five years will be critical in determining whether Indonesia can successfully overcome the…