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Understanding the Context of Just Transition in Coal Region

Blog15 May 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 10 May 2023 - the global effort to move away from fossil-based power resources will lead to a transition away from coal. This transition not only brings a drastic change to coal production, but also the livelihoods and economic activity in the coal producing regions. Srestha Banerjee, director of the Just Transition program iForest…

Defining Just and Ensuring JETP Commitment

Blog4 May 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 18 April 2023 - Addressing the climate change issue needs not only commitment but it requires a huge amount of resources. Financing has become one of the biggest challenges for countries like Indonesia which rely on coal plants and need to transform them into renewable-based power generation to cut emissions from the power sector.…

Options for CFPP to Allow High Level of Renewable in Indonesia’s Energy System

Blog8 December 20227Views 0Likes 0Comments

The energy transition has become a global necessity as an effort to mitigate climate change. Fossil energy burning is proven to contribute greatly to the increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which causes an increase in the average global temperature. For countries whose energy systems are mostly supported by fossil energy, this requires special attention,…

The Launching of “Indonesia Sustainable Finance Outlook 2023”

Event Coverage21 October 202213Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 17, 2022 - Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) launched its latest flagship report titled Indonesia Sustainable Finance Outlook (ISFO) 2023 . This report is part of the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) which will be launched in December 2022. ISFO 2023 specifically discusses the development of energy transition financing in Indonesia.…

Bisnis | Financing Indonesia’s Coal Phase Out Still Lacking, IESR Suggest

Media Coverage14 October 20227Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) proposes a financing structure for an early retirement program for coal-based steam power plants (PLTU) combined with a new renewable energy (EBT) investment plan. The proposal is to accommodate the policies of several countries and international financial institutions that cannot fund the early retirement program for the fossil…

Energy Transition Development in the Southeast Asia Region

Press Release9 August 202211Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 1 August 2022 – Achieving the renewable energy mix target of 23% in 2025 in the Southeast Asian region needs strong collaboration among the countries to support the sustainable energy transition and shift the fossil fuel investment into renewable energy. It was confirmed by Fabby Tumiwa, Executive Director Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR)…

First-ever just transition plan for coal retirement in Indonesia finds a feasible pathway for a 2045 phase-out

Press Release9 August 202212Views 0Likes 0Comments

An accelerated plant-by-plant retirement strategy makes solidifying a 2045 coal phase-out target possible. Internationally assisted phase-out and a coordinated national approach will support Indonesia’s 2050 net-zero goal and a 1.5ºC global pathway. Jakarta, Indonesia; Maryland, United States, August 2, 2022—A new first-ever analysis released today by the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) at the University…

Coal Funding Discontinued, Southeast Asian Countries Must Plan the Energy Transition Measures

Press Release9 August 20227Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 1 August 2022 –Climate mitigation actions by encouraging the use of renewable energy have led countries that fund coal-fired power plants (CFPP) to shift their investment to renewable energy. This transformation will bring implications and challenges that need to be worked on by the countries that have been the destination for fossil energy investment…

Preparing the Workforce That Will Be Affected by Reduced Demand of Fossil Energy

Event Coverage14 July 20229Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, July 6, 2022 - The global commitment to reduce the use of fossil energy, as well as the increasing climate ambitions of coal-using countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, the United States, the European Union and South Africa have caused global coal demand to fall significantly. As one of the largest coal exporting…

IESR: Indonesia Needs Economic Transformation in Coal-Produced Regions

Press Release14 July 202215Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 11 July 2022 – The demand for coal as a long-term energy source is predicted to decrease significantly. This trend is affected by stronger climate commitment from coal-imported countries to shift into renewable energy. Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) in its study even said that if the government's commitment to reducing emissions…

Is Indonesia’s Plan on Phasing Its Coal-based Generation Fleet Ambitious Enough?

Blog6 July 20225Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the early 90s, a blackout was a common phenomenon in Indonesia. Most of the time, it occurred without further notice from the utility company, PLN. It was even worse for those living outside Java and Sumatra islands. Having been born and bred in Kalimantan, I have witnessed this within the neighbourhood close to where…

Profit and Revenue from Coal to Accelerate Energy Transition

Press Release6 July 20229Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 30 June 2022 - As the largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, coal-fired power plants (CFPP) need to be retired before 2050 and completely substituted with renewable energy. The dominance of CFPP in Indonesia in the electricity sector, amounting to 66% of the electricity mix, should be gradually reduced. Government can use…