Exploring the Implementation of Renewable Energy in Industries and Communities of East Kalimantan

Balikpapan, September 6, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is organizing the Energy Exploration in East Kalimantan Province in collaboration with the Clean Affordable and Secure Energy in Southeast Asia (CASE) program and the East Kalimantan Province Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Service. The main objective of this initiative is to assess…

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Warta Ekonomi | IESR States that the Transition from Coal to Renewable Energy Affects Economies in Producing Regions.

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) mentioned that coal demand in Indonesia is expected to decrease due to the trend towards transitioning to renewable energy and the commitment of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5°C. In a study conducted in 2022, IESR estimated that Indonesia's total coal demand, both…

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Bali NZE

Encourage Collaborative Efforts Towards Achieving Bali Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045

Bali, August 30, 2023 - To achieve Bali's Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2045 target, the Department of Manpower and Energy and Mineral Resources has partnered with the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Indonesia, and the Center of Excellence Community-Based Renewable Energy (CORE) at the University of…

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Indonesia Needs to Synergize Policy and Strategies to Accelerate Energy Transition

Bali, August 29, 2023 -  Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) alongside the Energy Transition Policy Development Forum (ETP) hosted a discussion to bridge the gap between policy and practices in accelerating energy transition in Indonesia. This discussion was a side event at the ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2023, held on Friday (25/08). Business representatives…

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Study Launch: Just Transition in Coal-Producing Regions in Indonesia Case Study of Muara Enim Regency and Paser Regency

Background Coal holds significant importance for Indonesia, both as a consumer and as one of the world's largest producers. As of 2022, Indonesia stands as the world's third-largest coal producer, trailing only behind India and China. It also ranks among the globe's leading coal exporters, having exported a total of 360.28 million tons, marking a 4.29%…

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Challenges and Opportunities: Encouraging Equal Access to Electricity in Indonesia

Jakarta, August 22, 2023 - Indonesia, as an archipelagic country with various geographical and demographic conditions, faces complex challenges in realizing equal access to electricity for all its residents. Despite significant progress in the energy sector over the past few years, the national electricity grid still needs to cover many remote and inland areas. In…

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