Uliyasi Simanjuntak, Author at IESR

Transforming the Electricity Sector as a Strategic Step to Accelerate Emission Reduction

Press Release18 September 202322Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 18, 2023 - The Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) are urging Indonesia to accelerate the transformation of the electricity sector. This has been the focal point of discussion at the 2023 Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD), organized by ICEF and IESR in collaboration with the…

IETD 2023: Empowering the Acceleration of the Electricity Sector Transformation in Indonesia

Press Release14 September 202322Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 13, 2023 - The Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), are once again organizing the Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2023 from September 18th to 20th, 2023, with the theme "Empowering the Acceleration of the…

Policy Reform and Concessional Finance Needed to Achieve JETP Targets

Blog6 September 202315Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 6, 2023 – The draft Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) document of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is under review by the Indonesian government. This review is seen as an effort to ensure that the achievement of JETP targets is in line with reality. This was conveyed by Rachmat Kaimuddin, Deputy…

Mitigate the Impact of the Energy Transition in Coal-Producing Regions with Economic Transformation

Press Release1 September 202321Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 1, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a leading energy and environmental think tank based in Jakarta, Indonesia, released a report on the potential impact of the energy transition on coal-producing regions in Indonesia. This report, entitled Just Transition in Indonesia's Coal Producing Regions, Case Study Paser and Muara Enim,…

Advancing Strategies for Increased JETP Funding

Press Release29 August 202324Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 29, 2023 - The comprehensive investment and policy plan (CIPP), which was initially scheduled for August 2023 to be the end of same year, is considered necessary by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) to refine the CIPP document to meet the agreed targets and formulate a robust cooperative effort for a…

Electrification Ratio Doesn’t Address the Reliability of Electricity Quality in Indonesia

Press Release22 August 202338Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 22, 2023 - The electrification ratio in Indonesia is recorded to have reached 99.63 percent, and the ratio of electrified villages reached 99.79 percent at the end of 2022, based on the 2022 Performance Achievement report and the 2023 Work Plan of the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Subsector. However, the Institute for…

Indonesia Needs to Increase its Efforts to Transition Towards Green Economy to Achieve NZE

Press Release18 August 202326Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 18 August 2023 - The President of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Joko Widodo (Jokowi), in his state address for the 78th Indonesian Independence Day, which also served as an introduction to the 2024 state budget bill and 2024 financial note stated that the 2024 state budget is directed toward accelerating economic transformation that…

CASE IESR: Indonesia Needs to Encourage Stronger Commitment from ASEAN Countries to Reducing GHG Emissions in the Region

Press Release15 August 202318Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 15 August 2023 Holding the Chair of ASEAN in 2023 and possessing significant economic influence within the ASEAN region, Indonesia can foster a joint agreement among other ASEAN member countries to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Additionally, Indonesia can mobilize support from other countries as…

Low Carbon Development Acceleration Requires Target and Strategy Synergy

Press Release10 August 202320Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 10, 2023 - Sustainable development with minimal emissions is believed to be the key to lifting Indonesia out of the middle-income trap it has been in for 30 years (1993-2022) and transitioning towards a developed country. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) urges the Indonesian government to set ambitious, measurable emissions reduction…

Declare Bali Net Zero Emission 2045: Bali Government Targets 100 Percent Renewable Energy in Nusa Penida before 2030

Press Release4 August 202334Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bali, August 4, 2023 - A significant increase in the renewable energy mix is needed to achieve the 2045 Bali Net Zero Emissions (NZE) ambition, 15 years ahead of Indonesia's carbon-neutral target. In addition, using renewable energy and sustainable principles will create a positive image for economic activity and tourism. Ida Bagus Setiawan, the Head…

IESR: Indonesia Needs a New Strategy to Achieve 23% Renewable Energy Mix by 2025

Press Release27 July 202382Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 27, 2023 - In facing the challenges of climate change and striving for sustainable national growth, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that accelerating renewable energy development has become necessary. Through the National Energy Policy (KEN), the Indonesian government has set a target of increasing the share of primary renewable energy…

Fostering Courage to Resolve Dilemmas in Indonesia’s Solar Energy Industry Development

Event Coverage26 July 202321Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 26, 2023 - Indonesia's swift progress in the energy transition hinges upon the nation's ability to cultivate a robust domestic solar energy industry. This imperative message was conveyed by Fabby Tumiwa, the Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), during a compelling discussion at the Indonesia Solar Summit 2023 (26/07).…