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IESR Supports the Governor’s Flagship Program “Bali Mandiri Energi” through Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Plant Utilization

Press Release15 May 2025351Views 0Likes 0Comments

Denpasar, May 15, 2025 – Bali Governor I Wayan Koster today launched the Acceleration of Rooftop Solar Power Utilization to achieve Bali Energy Independence, one of his flagship programs. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) welcomes this initiative and sees it as a progressive step to encourage energy independence based on local resources while…

Encouraging the Future of NTT with Renewable Energy

Event Coverage8 May 2025277Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kupang, 6 May 2025 – East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), with its vast natural potential, is now moving towards a greener and more sustainable future. One of the biggest visions being developed by the government and various stakeholders is to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050. This is not just an aspiration, but a concrete…

IESR Pushes for Shared Use of the Transmission Network Through Legislative Hearing

Event Coverage6 May 2025108Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, May 5, 2025 – The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is advocating for the inclusion of Shared Use of the Transmission Network (PBJT) in the draft Law on New and Renewable Energy (RUU EBET) to support large-scale renewable energy utilization. As a concrete step, IESR held a hearing with Commission XII of…

Webinar on Trade War vs Climate War : Indonesian Industry Faces Two Challenges

2 May 2025282Views 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background In April 2025, US President Donald Trump reintroduced a reciprocal tariff policy through “Liberation Day Tariffs” that imposed a 10% base tariff on all imports, as well as additional tariffs of up to 54% for countries with a trade deficit against the US. Indonesia is included in the list of affected…

Public Webinar: Is ASEAN Ready to Advance Its Regional Cross-Border Electricity Initiative?

26 March 202521KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Background Electricity coverage varies greatly across Southeast Asia, with some nations, such as Singapore and Brunei, having 100% coverage and others, such as Myanmar, having only 66% coverage. Electricity coverage, like in many other countries, helps to alleviate poverty, promote economic growth, and raise public living standards. However, enhancing energy security in Southeast Asia presents…

Protecting the Earth, Securing the Future: It’s Time for Young People to Take Action

Event Coverage24 March 2025351Views 0Likes 0Comments

Semarang, March 20, 2025 – The worsening environmental damage is directly impacting the future of younger generations. From declining air quality and clean water crises to climate change disrupting agriculture and public health, the consequences are severe. Despite not being involved in past decisions, today's youth will bear the brunt of these impacts. Therefore, young…

Dissemination and Launch of Study “Market Assessment for Indonesia’s Domestic Manufacturing Industry for Renewable Energy”

14 March 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background According to a report from the IEA, by 2050, an estimated 80% of the world's energy consumption will be supplied by renewable energy. Where more than 50% of the supply comes from solar and wind energy. In addition, energy storage systems, especially batteries, will become a support system to support renewable…

IESR: Indonesia’s 333 GW Renewable Energy Potential is Financially Viable

Event Coverage4 March 2025873Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 27, 2025 - The global trend of renewable energy use is increasing massively. This is supported by increasing innovation in renewable energy technology and falling battery prices. However, in the last five years, Indonesia has not shown significant progress in adding its renewable energy capacity. In 2024, the total renewable energy capacity was…

100 Days of Prabowo-Gibran: Opportunities to Accelerate Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Press Release22 January 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, January 22, 2025 - The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will complete 100 days on January 28, 2025. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that while the government has expressed enthusiasm for achieving energy independence and aiming for zero emissions before 2060, this commitment has not…

Kiara’s Trail Movie Launch: Driving Climate Change and Energy Transition Issues

Press Release13 December 2024674Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 13, 2024 - The Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia project has officially launched the short film “Jejak Kiara” . The film is the third part of a sequel about a woman named Kiara, which aims to educate and raise public awareness about the importance of an inclusive…

Green Building: A Genuine Solution for Sustainable Cities

Blog13 December 2024815Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 11, 2024 - Green building is not just a futuristic concept, but also a genuine solution in driving the urban energy transition. By prioritizing energy efficiency, the use of renewable energy technologies, and sustainable construction practices, green buildings can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This was revealed by Malindo Wardana, Sustainable Energy Transition…

IETO 2025: Indonesia’s Energy Transition at a Crossroads Due to Weak Political Commitment

Press Release6 December 20243KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 5, 2024 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has consistently monitored the development and direction of Indonesia's energy transition as outlined in the Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook (IETO) 2025 report published since 2018. IESR highlights that despite the government's pledge to reduce emissions and increase the utilization of renewable energy, the…