IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN INDONESIAN BUILT ENVIRONMENT: A NEED FOR LEGAL ADJUSTMENTS

Abstract

This article analyses the recent green building movement in Indonesia, particularly energy efficiency as a key aspect of green building. Aspects of the application of energy efficiency and its related regulations in the Indonesian built environment are identified and discussed. It also examines legal loopholes of several regulations on energy conservation in relation to encouraging the development of green buildings in Indonesia. Using Australia’s experiences in developing its green buildings, this article compares and contrasts the two countries’ approaches to supporting green building constructions and their efforts to minimise energy use in buildings. Australia’s practices in green building constructions are probably useful for Indonesia to draw lessons and inspirations for adjusting its present regulations on green building and energy efficiency.

Keyword: energy efficiency, green building, Australia, Indonesia, climate change