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| The discussion on the history and journey of the electricity RUY and its impact on society and government (Photo: rev/wil) |
Regulations on electricity in Indonesia have undergone a number of significant changes over the past few decades. In a discussion held by the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) on March 4, several experts and Badan Keahlian Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR) were present. The discussion sought to investigate the history and journey of the electricity RUY and its impact on society and government.
Starting with the first expert explanation, Sumali, M.H., considered that the preview of the bill was important and needed to be considered. He referred to the Constitutional Court decision No. 91/PUU-XVIII/2020, which stipulates three main conditions for creating community participation. Among them are the right to be heard, the right to be considered, and the right to get an explanation for the opinions given.
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"Furthermore, I also underline the risk of autocratic legalism, which is a planned attack by the ruler on his oversight institutions within the framework of a democratic mandate. In addition, it is also important to prevent Nashrudin Hoja Syndrome, a phenomenon where the motives and objectives of lawmaking are unclear or even contrary to democratic principles. "It is important to ensure that the bill is not autonomous, repressive, or autocratic, but responsive to the needs of the community," he said.
Some articles in the Electricity Bill were highlighted in this discussion. For example, in Article 10A, there are questions about whether this will lead to unbundling or enable integration. Similarly, Article 11A raises concerns about privatization or liberalization because it gives state-owned enterprises the authority to be evaluated and prioritized for their regions.
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"The complexity of drafting electricity regulations does not only accommodate the needs of society and government but also considers the principles of the constitution and the protection of national interests. It requires deep understanding and an open discussion between all stakeholders to create effective and sustainable regulations for the electricity sector in Indonesia," he explained.
Another perspective came from Zulfatman, an expert and lecturer in the engineering faculty. He highlighted how the condition of national electricity shows several challenges, especially related to carbon emissions and the dominance of fossil fuel plants. To overcome this, a stronger focus in the bill is needed to encourage the use of Energi Baru dan Terbarukan (EBT) (trans: renewable energy sources) as the basis for future electricity development.
"Public participation is the key to monitoring electricity business planning, implementation, and supervision, especially in relation to environmental and sustainability issues. In addition, the determination of the electricity rate also needs to consider the economic cost and environmental aspects to create justice and sustainability," he said.
In addition, cross-border purchases and sales of electricity must be conducted by considering national needs, avoiding dependence, and paying attention to the use of clean energy.
Moreover, the discussion emphasized the need for a strong push to develop renewable energy, develop fair and sustainable regulations, and involve the community in the decision-making process. Thus, through collaboration between the government, the private sector, and the community, Indonesia can achieve sustainable and environmentally friendly electricity. (rev/wil/put)
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