Examining Energy Efficiency Practices and Renewables Utilization in Indonesia’s Building Sector

Jakarta, October 30, 2024 - The energy transition is a gradual process with a long duration and requires collaborative efforts from various stakeholders ranging from the national government, sub-national governments, the private sector, and financial institutions to be able to share roles in realizing the energy transition. The building sector is the sector that has…

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Empowering the Narrative: A Synergetic Work for Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition

Singapore, 23 October 2024 - In the field of energy transformation, the value of a captivating narrative cannot be overstated, as it helps clarify public sentiment, assist the government in formulating policies, and represent social attitudes about the debate on energy transition ( CASE Indonesia, 2023 ). Knowing the urgency and empowering narrative…

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The Bali Coalition for Net-Zero Emissions Highlights the Importance of a Grassroots Approach to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in Bali

Ubud, October 27, 2024 - The Province of Bali, through the launch of the Bali Net Zero Emissions initiative in August 2023, has reinforced its commitment to becoming a leading province in achieving the net zero emissions target by 2045. This pledge reflects the Bali Governor’s Regulation No. 45 of 2019 on Bali Clean Energy…

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Prabowo Subianto’s Extensive Homework to make Indonesia Emission-Free

Jakarta, October 21, 2024 - With Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka being sworn in as leaders of Indonesia on October 20, 2024, significant responsibilities await them, mainly to realize an emission-free Indonesia. The new government inherits the commitment built during President Joko Widodo's 10-year administration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain environmental sustainability.…

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All About the Just Transition

The term "just energy transition" gained significant attention in Indonesia in 2022, during the country's presidency of the G20. However, as of now, Indonesia lacks a clear definition of what a just transition means in the specific context of the country. Origins of the Just Transition The concept of "just transition" first emerged in the 1970s,…

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Road to IETD Webinar: Energy Transition as an Engine for 8 Percent Economic Growth

Background Indonesia has committed to achieve Net Zero Emission in 2060 or earlier. This commitment is outlined in the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) where the national greenhouse gas emission reduction is targeted to decrease by 31.89% without international assistance and 43.2% with international assistance. However, Indonesia's ENDC is still far from the emission reduction…

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Expanding Access to Renewable Energy with Power Wheeling

Jakarta, September 25, 2024 - The demand for renewable energy electricity, especially from the industrial sector in Indonesia, is projected to increase. Large industries, especially those included in RE100, have targets for large-scale renewable energy use that require breakthroughs to meet these needs. Deon Arinaldo, Energy System Transformation Program Manager, Institute for Essential Services Reform…

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