Promoting Energy Management Practices in Government Buildings

Jakarta, August 28, 2025 - Implementing energy management in government buildings is essential to advancing energy conservation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, understanding and expertise in applying energy management practices among civil servants remain limited. To address this, the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), through the Sustainable Energy Transition Indonesia (SETI) project, organized…

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Surabaya Towards a Sustainable City

Surabaya, 16 April 2025 - Surabaya City, East Java, has officially started the implementation of decarbonization of the building sector through the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project. The project is funded by the German Government and is part of the Indonesia-Germany bilateral cooperation that has started since 2023 and will last until 2028.…

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Green Building: A Genuine Solution for Sustainable Cities

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…

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The Power of Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in Accelerating Indonesia’s Energy Transition: Focus on Cities

Cities are among the major emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) in Indonesia. The emission comes from human activities which consume energy and produce waste. The two sectors that produce high emissions are transportation and the built environment (building construction and operations). Here are some numbers to illustrate how big the emissions from those sectors can…

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