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The Role of Individuals in Driving a Sustainable Energy Transition

Blog17 September 2024194Views 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 2024285Views 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…

Democratizing Energy: Breaking the perpetual reliance on fossil giants

Blog30 August 202457Views 0Likes 0Comments

It was raining hard in the Cisarua river bank, deep in the Sukabumi Regency, Banten, as we stopped to shelter ourselves in the Ciganas microhydro plant’s slightly wrecked powerhouse. This mere 80 kW-sized power plant is adequate to provide electricity to around 100 houses in the Cipta Rasa Traditional Village ( desa adat ). Since…

Discovering the Meanings of Carbon Tax, and What is Covered by Carbon Tax?

Blog30 August 2024262Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 30, 2024 - As the climate crisis becomes more apparent, the Government of Indonesia is committed to reducing emissions to contribute to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060 or sooner. One of these commitments is the implementation of a carbon tax. Carbon tax is a tax imposed on any product or goods…

Ilustrasi Energi Terbarukan, Dok. Freepik

Fossil Energy, New Energy and Renewable Energy, What’s the Difference?

Blog29 August 2024197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 29, 2024 - Energy plays an important role in everyday life. Without energy, humans cannot carry out various activities, such as turning on lights, cooking, driving vehicles, and many more. Based on t he Great Indonesian Dictionary" or "Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia" (KBBI), energy is the ability to do work, for example…

Direktur Eksekutif Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa

Decarbonization Efforts amidst Climate Crisis

Blog27 August 2024197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 27 August 2024 - In the midst of an increasingly urgent climate crisis, Indonesia faces major challenges in decarbonizing, particularly in relation to its dependence on fossil energy and existing energy infrastructure. To achieve rapid and large-scale decarbonization, Indonesia needs to overcome various structural challenges. This was revealed by the Executive Director of the…

EBET Bill, Basis for Realizing Renewable Energy

Blog22 August 2024273Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 22, 2024 - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia has just been inaugurated by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to replace Arifin Tasrif on Monday (19/8/2024). After officially taking office as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil immediately asked his staff to accelerate the completion of the New Energy and Renewable…

One Year After Bali NZE 2045 Declaration: Optimism to Realize Low Emission Bali

Blog14 August 2024260Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, August 13, 2024—One year has passed since the Bali Provincial Government officially declared the Bali Action Plan Towards Zero Net Emissions (NZE) Bali 2045 on August 4, 2023. Various efforts have been made to realize the initiative's vision, but challenges remain. Ida Bagus Setiawan, Head of Manpower and Energy and Mineral Resources Agency at…

Indonesia Independence Month: Awakening the Spirit of Independence from Fossil Fuels

Blog14 August 202439Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia will celebrate its 79th independence this year, which is a very important milestone in the country's development. Since independence, the country has been able to grow its economy gradually. From 1967 to 2023, the country's GDP growth has increased by more than 24,000% to USD 1.37 trillion ( World Bank, 2024 ).…

The Role of NGOs in Promoting Energy Transition Amidst Climate Crisis

Blog31 July 2024266Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 31, 2024 - The increasingly massive phenomenon of the climate crisis has made the earth more vulnerable to various threats that pose risks to human life. From the increasing intensity of natural disasters to the transmission of disease outbreaks, this is clear evidence that the climate crisis has a vast and severe impact.…

Renewable Energy Initiatives at the Subnational Level

Blog30 July 202437Views 0Likes 0Comments

Switching from conventional energy sources to renewables or energy transition is one of the main steps in mitigating greenhouse gases to reduce the impact of climate change. Based on the greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory report of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), since 2020, energy sector emissions have surpassed the land…

Realizing Inclusive Participation in the Energy Transition

Blog26 July 2024196Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 18, 2024 - The energy transition is inevitable. Technological advances make clean technology that produces renewable energy continuously affordable. The challenge of large upfront costs for the energy transition requires an inclusive strategy that can embrace all groups. Energy is a necessity for everyone and is the driving force of the economy, requiring…