Jakarta, 30 October 2024 - Energy Management has very strong relevance to the Jakarta State University (UNJ) policy in implementing energy efficiency standards, especially for renovation and new construction activities.

1. Compliance with Government Regulations:

Mandatory Implementation: This Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources requires Energy Source Users and/or Energy Users in the building sector that uses energy of more than 500 tons of oil equivalent per year to implement Energy Management. If UNJ, as a large institution with many buildings, has energy consumption above this threshold, then UNJ is obliged to comply with this regulation. Legal Basis for UNJ Policy: UNJ's policy in implementing energy efficiency standards in renovations and new construction can directly refer to this Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation as a legal basis. This shows UNJ's commitment to be in line with government regulations in national energy conservation efforts.

2. Energy Management Aspects that UNJ Must Adopt:

Appointment of an Energy Manager and Team: UNJ needs to appoint an Energy Manager who is certified as competent and form an Energy Management team to manage the energy efficiency program in the campus environment, especially for renovation and new construction projects. Preparation of an Energy Efficiency Program: In every renovation and new construction project, UNJ must prepare an energy efficiency program that includes identification of the type and consumption of energy, efficiency measures to be taken, use of energy-saving equipment, as well as efforts to continuously improve energy performance. Implementation of Periodic Energy Audits: UNJ needs to ensure that every new or renovated building undergoes an energy audit periodically, at least once every three years, by a certified energy auditor. The audit results will be the basis for energy saving recommendations. Implementation of Energy Audit Recommendations: Recommendations resulting from the energy audit, whether technically feasible or cost-effective, must be implemented no later than three years after the audit is completed. This means that UNJ must allocate a budget or seek other sources of financing (for example, through energy conservation service providers) to implement these recommendations on its projects. Design and Procurement Considerations: This regulation emphasizes the importance of considering improving Energy Performance in the design and procurement activities of energy efficient products and services that influence Energy Performance. UNJ can integrate this into technical specifications for renovation and new construction tenders.

3. Benefits for UNJ:

Government Incentives: If UNJ succeeds in achieving effective and efficient energy utilization through good Energy Management and meets the energy efficiency success criteria (for example, an increase in energy performance of at least 1% compared to the previous year for 3 consecutive years), UNJ has the potential to receive incentives from the government (fiscal and/or non-fiscal). These incentives can take the form of training, energy saving certificates, and assistance in preparing climate change mitigation action plans. Implementation of Carbon Economic Value: Implementing Energy Management at UNJ as a climate change mitigation action can provide benefits through the carbon economic value mechanism in the energy sector, including the potential for issuing certificates for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Improving Institutional Image: By actively implementing energy efficiency standards that refer to government regulations, UNJ will strengthen its image as an institution that cares about the environment and is responsible in managing resources. Operational Cost Savings: Implementing energy efficiency will have a direct impact on reducing energy consumption, which in turn will save campus operational costs in the long term.

4. Coaching and Supervision:

Development Support: UNJ can take advantage of development programs from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, such as increasing awareness, increasing human resource capacity (training energy managers and auditors), as well as research and innovation. This will help UNJ in building internal capacity for energy management. Monitoring Aspects: UNJ as an energy user will also be the object of supervision from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources regarding compliance with the implementation of Energy Management and sustainable energy performance. This encourages UNJ to continue to be consistent in its implementation.

Thus, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation Number 8 of 2025 becomes a solid framework for UNJ to formulate and implement a comprehensive energy efficiency standard policy for every renovation and new construction activity, not only as a form of compliance, but also as a strategic investment for the sustainability and efficiency of campus operations.