New Hope in Menamang Kanan

Samarinda, 7 September 2023 - Menamang Kanan Village is located in Muara Kaman District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. It takes around 4 hours to travel from the city of Samarinda via road to reach this village. Until 2022, the people of Menamang Kanan rely on diesel generators from a company's CSR (Corporate Social Responsibilities) program to…

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Synergistic Movement is Crucial for East Kalimantan’s Energy Transition

Balikpapan, September 5, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is collaborating with the Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy in Southeast Asia (CASE) program and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) of East Kalimantan Province to organize a series of East Kalimantan Energy Exploration events—the first workshop of this series held…

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Exploring the Implementation of Renewable Energy in Industries and Communities of East Kalimantan

Balikpapan, September 6, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is organizing the Energy Exploration in East Kalimantan Province in collaboration with the Clean Affordable and Secure Energy in Southeast Asia (CASE) program and the East Kalimantan Province Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Service. The main objective of this initiative is to assess…

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Bali NZE

Encourage Collaborative Efforts Towards Achieving Bali Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045

Bali, August 30, 2023 - To achieve Bali's Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 target, the Department of Manpower and Energy and Mineral Resources has partnered with the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Indonesia, and the Center of Excellence Community-Based Renewable Energy (CORE) at the University of…

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Challenges and Opportunities: Encouraging Equal Access to Electricity in Indonesia

Jakarta, August 22, 2023 - Indonesia, as an archipelagic country with various geographical and demographic conditions, faces complex challenges in realizing equal access to electricity for all its residents. Despite significant progress in the energy sector over the past few years, the national electricity grid still needs to cover many remote and inland areas. In…

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Handling Air Pollution in Jakarta: The Role of Coal Power Plants Intervention Towards Early Retirement

Air pollution remains a problem in various regions. Although awareness of air pollution has increased, the urgency to find a solution has yet to become a priority. The impact is significant for everyone, including children as the most vulnerable group. Co-founder of Nafas, Piotr Jakubowski, explained air pollution is significantly higher in the dry season…

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

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).…

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