The USD 20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) funding commitment faces challenges due to low public awareness. A CELIOS survey of 1,245 respondents found that “public understanding of JETP is still very low and tends to be concentrated in certain regions and economic classes,” said Bhima Yudhistira. JETP is better understood in Bali, while communities affected by coal-fired power plants (PLTU) should be actively involved before the launch of the Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP).
The survey also found that most women support closing coal-fired power plants (PLTU) and transitioning to renewable energy, but heavy reliance on fossil fuels remains a major obstacle. Unitrend researcher Ignatius Ardhana Reswara stressed, “Without the rapid closure of coal-fired power plants, the acceleration of the renewable energy transition could be delayed. These two things must proceed in parallel.” The public also considers nuclear power, PLTU co-firing, coal gasification, and geothermal energy options that should be avoided to ensure that the principles of justice and environmental protection are upheld.
Additionally, the survey revealed low female participation in energy transition jobs. Bhima highlighted, “There is a gender bias in the energy transition that the government needs to address, as it is often seen as male-dominated technical work. Women can also be involved, for example, in household-scale solar installations and micro-hydro projects.” Future JETP policies must position communities from all professions and regions as central actors to ensure the energy transition is transparent and equitable.
The USD 20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) faces challenges due to low public awareness. A CELIOS survey of 1,245 respondents found that “public understanding of JETP is still very low and tends to be concentrated in certain regions and economic classes,” said Bhima Yudhistira. While awareness is higher in Bali, communities affected by coal-fired power plants (PLTU) should be actively involved before the launch of the Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP).
The survey also showed that most women support the closure of coal-fired plants and the transition to renewable energy, but heavy reliance on fossil fuels remains a major barrier. Unitrend researcher Ignatius Ardhana Reswara emphasized, “Without the rapid closure of coal plants, the acceleration of renewable energy transition risks being delayed. These two aspects must proceed in parallel.” The public also viewed nuclear, PLTU co-firing, coal gasification, and geothermal as solutions to avoid to ensure the transition remains just and environmentally safe.
Additionally, the survey revealed low female participation in energy transition jobs. Bhima highlighted, “There is a gender bias in the energy transition that the government needs to address, as it is often seen as male-dominated technical work. Women can also be involved, for example, in household-scale solar installations and micro-hydro projects.” Future JETP policies must position communities from all professions and regions as central actors to ensure the energy transition is transparent and equitable.
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