The Clean Energy Solutions Center is assisting the Energy Efficiency in Industrial, Commercial, and Public Sector (EINCOPS) Directorate General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources with developing approaches for engaging banks on energy efficiency financing programs. Information provided under this request summarized outreach and education activities designed to engage banks in offering financing for energy efficiency projects, as well as best practices on relevant approaches in identifying financial partners, and understanding of potential barriers to successfully engaging financial partners. Ongoing assistance is being provided to the Indonesian agency to develop an energy audit certification program and supporting curricula for industry and commercial sectors.

Impact of Assistance

The support provided under the financial institution engagement request will be used to facilitate capacity building for financial institutions in collaboration with the Central Bank of Indonesia. The information will also be used to forge an agenda and materials for an upcoming workshop (date TBD) for national banks in Indonesia. Assistance provided for the energy audit certification program will be used to design and develop a successful and replicable program, and supporting curriculum unique to Indonesia’s needs. As such, Indonesia will have a program in place to foster capacity building and job creation.