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Empowering Renewable Energy in Bali Island

Baku, November 12, 2024 - Small islands are highly vulnerable to climate change risks. Therefore, energy transformation and climate change mitigation initiatives from the island region are important. Bali Island is an interesting case study for renewable energy initiatives. The Bali Provincial Government plans to achieve Net-Zero Emission (NZE) by 2045. This target is fifteen…

Prabowo Subianto’s Extensive Homework to make Indonesia Emission-Free

Blog22 October 202438Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 21, 2024 - With Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka being sworn in as leaders of Indonesia on October 20, 2024, significant responsibilities await them, mainly to realize an emission-free Indonesia. The new government inherits the commitment built during President Joko Widodo's 10-year administration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain environmental sustainability.…

Awaiting the Direction of Energy Policy in the Prabowo-Gibran Era

Blog22 October 202470Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 21, 2024 - Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka have been officially inaugurated as President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) for the 2024-2029 service period after taking the oath of office at the MPR RI Plenary Session at Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Sunday (20/10/2024). In his speech after…

Towards 100% Renewable Energy Nusa Penida 2030

Blog21 October 202435Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 21, 2024 - With six years to go, Nusa Penida is projected to become a 100 percent renewable energy island by 2030, which is part of the Bali Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 initiative launched by the Bali Provincial Government and supported by IESR and other stakeholders in August 2023. Executive Director of…

Awaiting Homework for the Elected Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources

Blog18 October 202431Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 17, 2024 - Ahead of the announcement and inauguration of the new cabinet for 2024-2029, a number of names are predicted to fill various strategic positions in the cabinet. The appointment of this personnel is crucial because it will determine various national strategic agendas for at least the next five years. The development…

Building a Bridge for Mangrove Ecotourism

Blog11 October 202425Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cirebon, 28 September 2024 – Dozens of volunteers from various organizations gathered in neighborhood associations (RW) 09 Kesunean Selatan, Cirebon, to participate in a Waste Cleanup and Mangrove Seedling Planting event aimed at promoting sustainable mangrove conservation. The event was organized by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Generasi Energi Bersih (GEN-B) Indonesia, GEN-B…

The Energy Transition for the People

Blog9 October 202458Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 2021, energy transition in Indonesia has gained traction, with the pledge to reach net zero emission by 2060 or sooner signalling the starting point. The target is set 10 years earlier than previously set 2070 target in the first release of Long Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience (LTS-LCCR),…

All About the Just Transition

Blog7 October 202435Views 0Likes 0Comments

The term "just energy transition" gained significant attention in Indonesia in 2022, during the country's presidency of the G20. However, as of now, Indonesia lacks a clear definition of what a just transition means in the specific context of the country. Origins of the Just Transition The concept of "just transition" first emerged in the 1970s,…

Measuring Indonesia’s Financial Policy Support for Energy Transition

Blog27 September 202444Views 0Likes 0Comments

New York, September 24, 2024 - The energy transition has become a crucial global agenda as an effort to mitigate climate change and prevent the world from greater climate change impacts if the 1.5-degree temperature increase limit (Paris Agreement) is exceeded. Indonesia as a signatory to the Paris Agreement has set this commitment through Law…

Power Wheeling in the EBET Bill: Renewable Energy Opportunity or Liberalization Threat?

Blog17 September 202482Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 17 September 2024 - The scheme of utilizing a shared transmission network or power wheeling that is included in the discussion of the New and Renewable Energy Bill (EBET) has drawn pros and cons. The government proposes that this scheme be included in the EBET Bill to accelerate renewable energy development in Indonesia. However,…

The Role of Individuals in Driving a Sustainable Energy Transition

Blog17 September 202453Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 17, 2024—The energy transition provides economic benefits and creates positive environmental and social impacts. The energy transition process is not only about technology transition but also about inclusivity and sustainability. For this reason, it is time for individuals to make comprehensive and equitable changes. Agus P Tampubolon, Project Manager of Clean, Affordable and…

Lack of Renewable Energy Ambition in the KEN RPP

Blog5 September 202478Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 5 September 2024 - The progress of harmonization of the Draft Government Regulation (RPP) on the National Energy Policy (KEN) has now reached the final stage, awaiting approval from the House of Representatives to be ratified. Although intensive discussions have been taking place since 2023, including through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with Commission VII…