On July 30, 2024, a significant seminar aimed at advancing Indonesia’s efforts in energy transformation and enriching the discourse on sustainability in higher education institutions took place. Hosted by Institut Teknologi PLN, the seminar was titled "Transformasi Energi Menuju Masa Depan yang Berkelanjutan dan Ramah Lingkungan di Gedung Perguruan Tinggi Area Perkotaan." The seminar served as a platform for providing innovative solutions in sustainable energy transformation and environmentally friendly building practices for higher education institutions in urban areas.
The event was held in a hybrid format, allowing participants from various regions across Indonesia to join via Zoom. The seminar garnered substantial interest, reflecting a keen commitment to learning about energy transition and sustainability.
The event officially began with opening remarks from Ir. Ishvandono Yunaini A, M.M., Vice Rector III Student and Facilities Affairs. He expressed appreciation for all the committee members involved in organizing the event and shared his hope that it would serve as a valuable learning opportunity for advancing green building efforts at campuses located in urban areas.
The session continued with remarks from Prof. Ir. Gunawan Tjahjono, M.Arch., Ph.D., an expert in UI GreenMetric. He provided insights into UI GreenMetric, which supports efforts to establish a climate of environmental responsibility within Indonesian higher education institutions and around the globe. He commended ITPLN for hosting an event that highlighted one of the UI GreenMetric criteria by promoting energy efficiency practices.
The seminar then featured presentations from three prominent speakers. The first presentation, titled "Peran Strategi Audit Energi dalam Mewujudkan Lingkungan Ramah Energi" was delivered by Prof. Dr. Ir. Iwa Garniwa, M.K.M.T., IPU, Rector of Institut Teknologi PLN. He discussed the importance of energy auditing in assessing the use of appliances and emphasized how measuring ideal versus actual energy consumption can benefit energy-saving efforts.
The second speaker, Arsyadani G. Akmalaputri, S.T., M.M., QRGP., CGRP., EVP of General Affairs & Property Assets at PT. PLN Persero, addressed the theme "Menyelaraskan Langkah PLN dengan Visi Pemerintah Menuju Net Zero Emission." She explored the integration of government initiatives with multilateral efforts towards Net Zero Emission and how advancing technology can contribute to saving energy solutions.
The discussion then took a global perspective, with Anindita Satria Surya, S.T., M.T., Vice President Energy Transition and Climate Change PT. PLN (Persero), presenting on "Upaya PLN dalam Mendorong Transisi Energi di Indonesia Menuju NZE 2060." He highlighted Indonesia’s journey toward renewable energy, showcasing efforts such as the implementation of Green Enabling Super Grid, Smart Grid, and Flexible Generation, and how these align with sustainable development goals.
The first session concluded with a Q&A segment that captured the genuine interest of attendees, including university students, private sector employees, and academics.
Following the Q&A, the second session began with Ir. Jatmika Adi Suryabrata, M.Sc., Ph.D., IAI. (Lecturer at UGM and Green Building Consultant), who spoke on "Implementasi Perencanaan dan Perancangan Bangunan Hemat Energi Guna Mencapai Bangunan Gedung Hijau." This session resumed the discussion on actual measurements and provided insights for universities in urban areas on developing or establishing green buildings. It was followed by another Q&A session that enriched the seminar experience with additional valuable discussions.
The seminar touched upon the important aspect of setting infrastructure criteria, which is included in the UI GreenMetric methodology. It marked a collective effort from higher education institutions to share knowledge and advance sustainability. The spirit of achieving sustainability will continue through future discussions, seminars, and workshops with UI GreenMetric and its network.
Written by Riska P. Hariyadi