Low-Carbon Transition: Economic Opportunity or Burden?

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Jakarta, February 20, 2026 – Energy transition is often perceived as an expensive agenda that burdens the economy. However, according to Reananda Hidayat, Sustainable Mobility, Clean Environment, and Buildings Staff at IESR, this assumption is no longer relevant given recent developments. According to him, renewable energy technology has actually become the most economical choice today.…

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Report and Policy Brief Launching on The Indonesia Captive Power Decarbonization  

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Background The growth of Indonesia's manufacturing industry in recent years has been matched by a rapid increase in the use of captive power plants, which remain dominated by fossil-fuel-based energy sources. Dependence on these carbon-intensive plants poses a long-term risk of carbon lock-in, potentially hindering the achievement of Indonesia's Net Zero Emission targets and increasing…

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ASEAN’s Opportunity to Lead Energy Transition Following US Withdrawal from the Global Climate Agenda

Event Coverage13 February 2026236Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, February 12, 2026 – In January 2026, the United States (US) announced its intention to withdraw from climate negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This move follows the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement in January 2025.  This decision has…

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Webinar Geopolitical Dynamics and Its Impact to Energy Transition Agenda in Southeast Asia Region and Indonesia

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Replay Event Background Recent actions of the United States (US) foreign policy have heightened global uncertainty, characterized by inconsistent commitments to multilateralism, selective engagement in international conflicts, and unilateral diplomatic actions. Notably, the US has withdrawn from major international organizations related to climate-energy, e.g. UNFCCC, IPCC, IRENA, as part of a broader departure from…

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IESR’s Response to 2025 Energy Performance Achievements: Stagnant Energy Transition, Threatened Energy Security

Press Release10 January 20261KViews0Likes0Comments
This statement is attributed to Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). In general, the performance of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) shows disappointing results according to the following data: 1. Oil Lifting The Ministry of MEMR reported an average oil lifting (including Natural Gas Liquid/NGL)…

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The Dynamics of the Indonesian Coal Industry Transitioning Towards a Greener Energy System

Event Coverage8 December 2025355Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, December 3, 2025 – The energy transition is inevitable. The falling prices of low-carbon technologies such as solar energy and batteries are one of the driving forces behind the shift to low-carbon technologies. Projections show that without any intervention, within the next 5-10 years, the price of solar power plants and batteries will…

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Reducing the Dominance of Captive Coal-Fired Power Plants to Strengthen Long-Term Competitiveness

Press Release5 December 2025928Views0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, December 5, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) notes that the world is rapidly shifting toward a low-emission economic system. In 2025, global investment in renewable energy, electricity grids, and batteries reached USD 2.2 trillion, double the amount invested in fossil fuels. Beginning January 2026, the European Union will also enforce…

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Retreat from Early CFPP Retirement Risks Stalling Indonesia’s Green Energy Transition

Press Release4 December 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, December 4, 2025 – Although Indonesia has issued the Ministerial Regulation of the Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) No. 10/2025, which should regulate the roadmap for the phase-out of Coal-Fired Power Plants (CFPPs) to achieve the net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, its implementation has not shown concrete progress. While Minister of…

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