NAVIGATING CONTRADICTION IN INDONESIA’S CLIMATE VISION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PLAN: ANALYSIS ON THE DRAFT LAW ON NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY (RUU EBT)

Abstract

Energy plays a vital role in human life, the backbone of our daily activities. One of the most commonly used types of energy is fossil energy, which has become a mainstay in fulfilling energy needs not only in Indonesia but also around the world. Despite its low cost and simple process, the use of fossil energy causes negative impacts on the environment. The government tried to address this issue by formulating the New Renewable Energy Bill (RUU EBT), but the bill is still bound to the old paradigm that pays more attention to non-renewable energy. This is contrary to the initial goal of dealing with climate change and environmental challenges. This research aims to identify problems in RUU EBT related to new energy and seek solutions that are in line with the principles of green legislation to address climate change. The research method involves statutory analysis, conceptual approach, and comparative approach. The result shows misalignment between the philosophical foundation of RUU EBT and its content, which is still focused on the use of non-renewable energy, including new energy. Therefore, it is necessary to reformulate the Bill that prioritizes environmental protection, in accordance with the principles of green legislation.