Media Coverage
Kata Data | IESR: ASEAN Energy Transition Still Hampered by Bureaucracy
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) assesses that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ) efforts to transition to clean energy face a number of challenges, particularly
Tempo | Bali’s Efforts Towards Net Zero Emissions by 2045
The Bali Provincial Government collaborated with the Institute for Essential Services Reform to create the Bali Net Zero Emission Electricity Roadmap for 2045. What were the results? Read more on
Tempo | Emissions Reduction is Falling While Economic Growth Also Falling, Why?
Sectoral ministries are reluctant to raise ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more on Tempo.
Strait Times | Rare earth may help Indonesia persuade US to lower reciprocal tariffs, but experts remain sceptical
Even as Indonesia’s lead negotiator intensified lobbying efforts for a lowering of America’s reciprocal tariffs this week, analysts remain sceptical that talks will make headway even if Jakarta attempts to
Kompas.com | “Energy Transition in the Islands: Infrastructure and Incentives Key to Success “
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) stated that several islands in Indonesia, such as Sulawesi, Timor, and Sumbawa, have the potential to use 100 percent renewable energy. Read more
Kompas.com | “Solar Energy Could Replace Coal-Fired Power Plants in Timor and Sumbawa, Here’s the Calculation “
The islands of Timor, Sumbawa, and Sulawesi are considered fully capable of using renewable energy to meet their electricity needs. This was revealed in a recent study by the Institute
Suara.com | 5 Strategic Steps to Make Central Java a Green Industry Center
The Central Java Provincial Government together with the Institute for Essential Services Reform ( IESR ) again held the Central Java Renewable Energy Investment Forum 2025 in Semarang, Wednesday (26/6).
ANTARA | “The floating solar power plant project in two reservoirs in Central Java has entered the licensing stage “
The Central Java Provincial Government stated that the floating solar power plant (solar PV) project in the Kedungombo and Gajahmungkur Reservoirs has entered the licensing process. Read more on ANTARA.