Photo 1 Participants of the Green Public Procurement (GPP) Guidelines for Adoption of Energy Efficient Cooling in ASEAN
Jakarta, 26 September 2025 – The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), and HEAT International, through the Asia Low-Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) Project, convened the National Consultation Workshop on Green Public Procurement (GPP) Guidelines for Adoption of Energy Efficient Cooling in Indonesia. The workshop was attended by representatives from the Government of Indonesia, industry associations, manufacturers, technology providers, development partners, and key international organisations, with the aim of advancing the implementation of energy-efficient procurement practices in the country’s cooling sector. There were 69 total participants, comprised of 65% men and 35% women.
Photo 2 Opening Remarks from Beni Suryadi, Senior Manager of ASEAN Plan of Action on Energy Cooperation (APAEC) and Strategic Partnerships at ACE
Beni Suryadi, Senior Manager of ASEAN Plan of Action on Energy Cooperation (APAEC) and Strategic Partnerships at ACE opened the workshop highlighting the importance of building sector in the region’s energy transition effort. In Indonesia particularly, cooling demand continues to rise, making it the region’s largest market with over 2 million units sold annually. In this context, Green Public Procurement (GPP) under the ALCBT Project serves as a key tool to embed energy efficiency in purchasing decisions, reduce emissions, and drive innovation in sustainable cooling technologies.
Photo 3 Opening Remarks from Rowan Fraser, Indonesia Country Representative, GGGI (left) and Prof. Dr. Eng. Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (Right)
Rowan Fraser, Indonesia Country Representative of GGGI, who reinstate that Many are surprised to learn that 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the building sector, largely due to ongoing HVAC use, energy demand, and carbon-intensive construction. Recognizing this, GGGI emphasizes that climate action in the building sector is critical, particularly in Asia where rising populations and temperatures are driving higher energy demand, especially from air conditioning. In Indonesia, the HVAC market is projected to double, which could further increase emissions, and therefore GGGI and its partners have designed the ALCBT initiative to address these challenges through innovation and sustainable building solutions.
This followed by the remarks of Prof. Dr. Eng. Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) who mentioned her gratitude to participants and emphasized Indonesia’s strong commitment to energy efficiency as a key strategy to reach Net Zero Emissions, noting that the newly issued Government Regulation No. 40 strengthens low-carbon solutions in buildings and complements existing policies. She highlighted challenges such as the potential shift of Indonesia’s peak emissions target from 2030 to 2035, the limited number of buildings reporting energy management practices, and the need to expand Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) to more household appliances. Finally, she called for stronger public awareness, regional collaboration, and wider adoption of efficient technologies and green building practices to ensure emission reduction targets remain achievable.
Photo 4 Opening Remarks from Diana Kusumatuti, Vice Minister of Ministry of Public Works
Lastly, Ms. Diana Kusumatuti, Vice Minister Ministry of Public Works (MPW) remarked that Indonesia’s strong commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient buildings as part of its climate goals under the Paris Agreement and the SDGs, highlighting that nearly one-third of national energy use comes from buildings, with air conditioning alone consuming up to 70% of operational energy.
She underlined the urgency of scaling up green and smart building practices, strengthening regulations, retrofitting existing buildings, and promoting public-private collaboration, stressing that sustainability must start from households and be embedded into all infrastructure development to ensure lower emissions, stronger competitiveness, and a legacy for future generations. Finally, she called for this workshop to serve not just as a workshop but as a strategic platform to generate actionable recommendations that integrate green procurement and energy efficiency into national and local development policies.
Photo 5 Ms. Sopin Wachirapuwado, International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC)
The workshop continued with a technical presentation from Ms. Sopin Wachirapuwadon of the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC), who introduced the proposed National Green Public Procurement (GPP) Guidelines for Indonesia. She presented the proposed procurement criteria covering high energy efficiency, low-GWP refrigerants, durability and warranty, noise levels, smart controls, sustainable materials, and life-cycle costing. The tool combines mandatory checks with a technical scoring system to guide purchasing decisions.
By integrating these criteria into public procurement, Indonesia can enhance cost-effectiveness, reduce emissions, and stimulate market innovation in efficient cooling technologies.
Photo 6 Q&A Session moderated by Herlin Herlianika, Country Manager HEAT International
A Q&A session and discussion was then facilitated by Herlin Herlianika, Country Manager of HEAT International. Participants highlighted its practicality in guiding sustainable procurement, noting that the tool’s parameters on efficiency, refrigerants, life cycle cost, and labeling make decision-making clearer and more user friendly. Government representatives stressed the need for stronger regulations and broader public awareness to shift consumer choices beyond price toward long-term savings, while industry players acknowledged challenges in investment and market acceptance of higher efficiency products. Associations such as ASHRAE Indonesia suggested giving greater weight to energy efficiency and local manufacturing to drive adoption and reduce costs over time.
Overall, the discussion concluded that successful GPP implementation will depend on regulatory clarity, capacity building, and strong collaboration among government, industry, and consumers.
Photo 7 Closing Remarks by Nurcahyanto, Coordinator for the Implementation of Energy Conservation Technologies at the Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (NREEC)
The workshop concluded with closing remarks by Nurcahyanto, Coordinator for the Implementation of Energy Conservation Technologies at the Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (NREEC), who highlighted the government’s commitment to institutionalising green public procurement as a cornerstone of national energy conservation policies. He stressed that GPP will not only accelerate Indonesia’s transition to low-carbon buildings but also serve as a model for other ASEAN Member States.
