Comparative Analysis of Energy Efficiency Programs in Large ASEAN Industries with Sustainable Energy Indicators

¹ Graduate Student of Renewable Energy, Darma Persada University, Jl. Radin Inten 2, Pondok Kelapa, Special Region of Jakarta 13450, Indonesia
² Graduate School, Darma Persada University, Special Region of Jakarta 13450, Indonesia
³ Center of Renewable Energy Studies, Darma Persada University, Jakarta 13450, Indonesia
⁴ University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Jl. Raya Tlogo Mas No. 246, Malang 65144, Indonesia
⁵ University of Diponegoro, Jl. Prof. Sudarto No.13, Semarang, 50275, Central Java, Indonesia
⁶ National Institute of Technology Malang, Jl. Raya Karanglo, Km. 2, Malang 65143, Indonesia
⁷ Laboratory of Power and Energy System Simulation, National Institute of Technology Malang
⁸ University of Tartu, Ravila 14a 50411 Tartu, Estonia
⁹ National Center of Excellence in Physical Chemistry (NCEPC), University of Peshawar 25120, Pakistan

^* Corresponding author: erkata@gmail.com

Abstract

Reducing energy demand through energy efficiency (EE) policies is a key strategy in dealing with climate change and the energy needs of Southeast Asian countries (ASEAN). The industrial sector is the largest energy user sector and has significant energy-saving potential through good and sustainable energy management. This research is intended to analyze the progress of energy-saving programs in several ASEAN countries through policies that have been made with a focus on large industries. Five steps will be carried out, namely: searching for data on total population, GDP and total final energy consumption; conducting analysis with indicators of energy intensity, per capita energy consumption and GDP productivity; comparing the EE programs of ASEAN countries; designing savings strategies; and determine sustainable energy indicators. As a result, the energy consumption of ASEAN countries during the 2016 to 2020 time period has mostly increased. The policies that have been taken have similarities such as the implementation of energy audit and management, the application of minimum equipment performance standards, and the funding of the EE program. ASEAN countries need cooperation and coordination to ensure readiness in welcoming the energy transition.