BACKGROUND

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation that independently represents the 10 ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interests in the energy sector. The Centre serves as a catalyst for the economic growth and integration of the ASEAN region by initiating and facilitating multilateral collaborations as well as joint and collective activities on energy. It is guided by a Governing Council composed of Senior Officials on Energy from each AMS and a representative from the ASEAN Secretariat as an ex-officio member. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia, ACE office is located in Jakarta.

Part of the efforts to fulfil its function as a regional centre of excellence that builds a coherent, coordinated, focused and robust energy policy agenda and strategy for ASEAN, ACE conducts joint studies, policy dialogues and capacity buildings for ASEAN Member States to support the implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025.

APAEC 2016 – 2025 is served as the blueprint for enhancing energy connectivity and market integration in ASEAN to achieve energy security, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability for all AMS. These provide the regional blueprint for reducing the energy intensity of the region by 32% by 2025. One of the main program areas is Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C). The EE&C program area has an outcome-based strategy (OBS) that is: OBS 5 – to advance Energy Efficiency and Energy Management in industry, which focuses on promoting energy management in industry to increase competitiveness and reduce energy consumption.

The industry sector accounted for 39.1% of total final energy consumption in the region in 2020, well above the other sectors[1]. This number is on course to be tripled by 2050. Characterised as a hard-to-abate sector due to its fossil fuel-dependent operations, this sector requires strategies specifically tailored to decarbonise. For these reasons, implementing energy efficiency measures in the industrial sector is essential for near- and mid-term strategies before fuel or technological substitutes become viable in the future, further accelerating energy transition while enhancing energy security.

However, adoption of energy-efficient technologies and measures is often limited by a wide range of barriers, including lack of awareness, limited access to finance, regulatory challenges, and perceived risks associated with new investments.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

In 2023, Green Climate Fund and Korea Development Bank have signed a funded activity agreement (FAA) for a programme called “Supporting Innovative Mechanisms for Industrial Energy Efficiency Financing in Indonesia with Lessons for Replication in other ASEAN Member States programme”.

The programme provides a package of innovative energy efficiency solutions including financial de-risking mechanisms, exploration of new energy service business models, development of a supportive regulatory framework, and technical assistance for industry sector in Indonesia. There are three main components of the programme:

1. Energy Efficiency Finance: provide backstopping credit risk of local FI’s own loan with GCF Credit Guarantee via local FIs
2. De-risking Mechanism: introduce Energy Saving Insurance (ESI) and ESCO financing structure through knowledge sharing, workshops, consultations, and capacity buildings
3. Technical Assistance for the Market Readiness: strengthen Local Financial Institutions’ capacity, provide technical advisory services for industry player, and develop regulatory frameworks.

ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an executing entity, providing technical assistance activities to execute component 2 and 3 of the programme mentioned above.

The programme starts from April 2024 and ends in April 2031.

OBJECTIVE

Indonesia’s industrial sector is a significant contributor to national energy consumption, and improving energy efficiency (EE) is crucial for economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and achieving national climate commitments. However, despite various regulations and initiatives, EE investments remain constrained due to regulatory gaps, financial barriers, and institutional challenges.

The GCF-KDB Programme: Supporting Innovative Mechanisms for Industrial Energy Efficiency Financing in Indonesia with Lessons for Replication in other ASEAN Member States aims to address these challenges by promoting innovative financing mechanisms, credit guarantees, and technical advisory services. As part of this effort, a comprehensive study is required to assess the institutional, policy, and regulatory framework governing EE in Indonesia, identify gaps, and propose actionable recommendations for regulatory improvements.

To conduct this study, the Programme seeks to engage a qualified consultant with expertise in policy analysis, energy efficiency, and regulatory frameworks.

TASKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

Task 1: Develop Study Framework and Work Plan

• Develop a detailed research methodology, including data collection and analytical approach.
• Identify key stakeholders (e.g., government ministries, financial regulators, industry representatives, ESCO, and energy experts) for interviews / consultations and potential secondary data resources for supporting the analysis.
• Prepare an inception report outlining the study framework and data collection plan.

Task 2: Conduct Institutional and Regulatory Mapping

• Review and analyse existing laws, regulations, and policies related to energy efficiency from relevant ministries/stakeholders (e.g., MEMR, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Finance, Financial Services Authority/OJK).
• Identify policy gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies that may hinder EE adoption.
• Map institutional roles and responsibilities for EE governance.

Task 3: Assess Implementation of EE Policies and Regulations

• Evaluate the current status of EE policy implementation in industries and its effectiveness with key indicators (e.g: reduced energy consumption, number of industries adopting EE/energy management, number of investments in EE, compare the achievement against pre-policy implementation and national target)
• Identify key challenges faced by industries in complying with EE regulations.
• Assess the availability of financial instruments and incentives for EE investment.
• Conduct surveys, interviews and/or focus group discussions with policymakers, financial institutions, and industry players to understand the status and effectiveness of current EE-related policies.

Task 4: International Energy Efficiency Policies Benchmarking & Best Practices

• Identify and analyse EE regulatory frameworks in selected countries with successful EE policies (e.g., Europe, China, Japan, and/or selected ASEAN countries).
• Extract lessons learned and potential policy adaptations for Indonesia.

Task 5: Develop Policy Recommendations

• Propose regulatory and institutional improvements to enhance EE adoption, including potential financing mechanisms
• Provide a roadmap for regulatory reform with clear policy/regulation actions and responsible entities.

Task 6: Report Writing and Dissemination

• Prepare and submit draft and final reports incorporating feedback from stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommendations in a validation workshop with key stakeholders.

Submit a final comprehensive report and an executive summary.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Please submit the proposal alongside your CV or Company Profile to email with the subject: “EE Policy Assessment_GCF-KDB”, to ACE’s Procurement Division ([email protected]) and cc to [email protected] no later than 11 April 2025 (GMT+7).

We encourage early applications as the recruitment process will close upon the selection of a suitable candidate.

BACKGROUND

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation that independently represents the 10 ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interests in the energy sector. The Centre serves as a catalyst for the economic growth and integration of the ASEAN region by initiating and facilitating multilateral collaborations as well as joint and collective activities on energy. It is guided by a Governing Council composed of Senior Officials on Energy from each AMS and a representative from the ASEAN Secretariat as an ex-officio member. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia, ACE office is located in Jakarta.

Part of the efforts to fulfil its function as a regional centre of excellence that builds a coherent, coordinated, focused and robust energy policy agenda and strategy for ASEAN, ACE conducts joint studies, policy dialogues and capacity buildings for ASEAN Member States to support the implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025.

APAEC 2016 – 2025 is served as the blueprint for enhancing energy connectivity and market integration in ASEAN to achieve energy security, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability for all AMS. These provide the regional blueprint for reducing the energy intensity of the region by 32% by 2025. One of the main program areas is Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C). The EE&C program area has an outcome-based strategy (OBS) that is: OBS 5 – to advance Energy Efficiency and Energy Management in industry, which focuses on promoting energy management in industry to increase competitiveness and reduce energy consumption.

The industry sector accounted for 39.1% of total final energy consumption in the region in 2020, well above the other sectors[1]. This number is on course to be tripled by 2050. Characterised as a hard-to-abate sector due to its fossil fuel-dependent operations, this sector requires strategies specifically tailored to decarbonise. For these reasons, implementing energy efficiency measures in the industrial sector is essential for near- and mid-term strategies before fuel or technological substitutes become viable in the future, further accelerating energy transition while enhancing energy security.

However, adoption of energy-efficient technologies and measures is often limited by a wide range of barriers, including lack of awareness, limited access to finance, regulatory challenges, and perceived risks associated with new investments.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

In 2023, Green Climate Fund and Korea Development Bank have signed a funded activity agreement (FAA) for a programme called “Supporting Innovative Mechanisms for Industrial Energy Efficiency Financing in Indonesia with Lessons for Replication in other ASEAN Member States programme”.

The programme provides a package of innovative energy efficiency solutions including financial de-risking mechanisms, exploration of new energy service business models, development of a supportive regulatory framework, and technical assistance for the industry sector in Indonesia. There are three main components of the programme:

1. Energy Efficiency Finance: provide backstopping credit risk of local FI’s own loan with GCF Credit Guarantee via local FIs
2. De-risking Mechanism: introduce Energy Saving Insurance (ESI) and ESCO financing structure through knowledge sharing, workshops, consultations, and capacity buildings
3. Technical Assistance for the Market Readiness: Strengthen local Financial Institutions’ capacity, provide technical advisory services for industry players, and develop regulatory frameworks.

ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an executing entity, providing technical assistance activities to execute components 2 and 3 of the programme mentioned above.

The programme starts from April 2024 and ends in April 2031.

OBJECTIVE AND OUTCOMES

The primary objective of this consultancy is to support the implementation of the De-risking Mechanisms in Indonesia’s industrial sector through technology assessment, with a focused study on the pulp, paper, food and beverage, and textile subsector. The findings will contribute to the development of sustainable financing mechanisms for energy efficiency project, enabling industry players to mitigate financial risks and accelerate technology adoption.

The expected outcomes include an enhanced technical knowledge in risk mitigation through the adoption of energy-efficient technologies and an increased industry readiness for sustainable financing mechanisms.

The main intended outputs at the project level include the following:

• Identification of the current technological landscape in Indonesia’s pulp, paper, food and beverage, and textile subsectors through site assessment and interview with industry players.
• Benchmarking of existing industry technologies in Indonesia, compared to international best practices.
• Enhanced engagement of industry stakeholders and technology providers in promoting the adoption of energy-efficient technologies.
• Implementation of Energy Savings Insurance (ESI) to accelerate the adoption of these technologies to boost efficiency in Industry sector in Indonesia

The consultancy will include preparing and conducting a series of activities, including assessing the current state of industrial technologies and provide technical insights to facilitate informed investment decisions in energy-efficient solutions through workshop.

TASKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN

Pre-Assessment Stage

• Prepare an inception report detailing the work plan, methodology, milestones, and timeline for the assessment.
• Conduct a literature review on best-available-technology (BAT), existing policies, and regulations related to industrial energy efficiency in Indonesia, particularly in pulp, paper, food and beverage, and textile subsectors.

Assessment Stage

• Conduct site surveys and interview to identify the current state of technologies used in the selected industries.
• Analyse existing energy performance indicators, including but not limited to energy consumption per outputs, energy-intensive equipment, and potential areas for optimisation.
• Establish energy baseline(s) as a reference for comparison with BAT and/or other initiatives for energy improvements.
• Develop a report which includes findings, analysis on current technology state, technological gaps, and secondary analysis on economic feasibility.

Post-Assessment Stage

• Develop a benchmarking report that compares Indonesia’s industrial technological landscape compares to international best practices.
• Develop financial assessment of replacing the existing outdated technologies in selected industries in Indonesia with the best-available-technologies, adopting the Energy Savings Insurance (ESI) as a tool to attract investment in this sector.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Please submit the proposal alongside your CV or Company Profile to email with the subject: “Industrial EE Technology Assessment_GCF-KDB Programme”, to ACE’s Procurement Division ([email protected]) and cc to [email protected] no later than 11 April 2025 (GMT+7).

BACKGROUND

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation that independently represents the 10 ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interests in the energy sector. The Centre serves as a catalyst for the economic growth and integration of the ASEAN region by initiating and facilitating multilateral collaborations as well as joint and collective activities on energy. It is guided by a Governing Council composed of Senior Officials on Energy from each AMS and a representative from the ASEAN Secretariat as an ex-officio member. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia, ACE office is located in Jakarta.

Part of the efforts to fulfil its function as a regional centre of excellence that builds a coherent, coordinated, focused and robust energy policy agenda and strategy for ASEAN, ACE conducts joint studies, policy dialogues and capacity buildings for ASEAN Member States to support the implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025.

APAEC 2016 – 2025 is served as the blueprint for enhancing energy connectivity and market integration in ASEAN to achieve energy security, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability for all AMS. These provide the regional blueprint for reducing the energy intensity of the region by 32% by 2025. One of the main program areas is Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C). The EE&C program area has an outcome-based strategy (OBS) that is: OBS 5 – to advance Energy Efficiency and Energy Management in industry, which focuses on promoting energy management in industry to increase competitiveness and reduce energy consumption.

The industry sector accounted for 39.1% of total final energy consumption in the region in 2020, well above the other sectors[1]. This number is on course to be tripled by 2050. Characterised as a hard-to-abate sector due to its fossil fuel-dependent operations, this sector requires strategies specifically tailored to decarbonise. For these reasons, implementing energy efficiency measures in the industrial sector is essential for near- and mid-term strategies before fuel or technological substitutes become viable in the future, further accelerating energy transition while enhancing energy security.

However, adoption of energy-efficient technologies and measures is often limited by a wide range of barriers, including lack of awareness, limited access to finance, regulatory challenges, and perceived risks associated with new investments.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

In 2023, Green Climate Fund and Korea Development Bank have signed a funded activity agreement (FAA) for a programme called “Supporting Innovative Mechanisms for Industrial Energy Efficiency Financing in Indonesia with Lessons for Replication in other ASEAN Member States programme”.

The programme provides a package of innovative energy efficiency solutions including financial de-risking mechanisms, exploration of new energy service business models, development of a supportive regulatory framework, and technical assistance for industry sector in Indonesia. There are three main components of the programme:

1. Energy Efficiency Finance: provide backstopping credit risk of local FI’s own loan with GCF Credit Guarantee via local FIs
2. De-risking Mechanism: introduce Energy Saving Insurance (ESI) and ESCO financing structure through knowledge sharing, workshops, consultations, and capacity buildings
3. Technical Assistance for the Market Readiness: strengthen Local Financial Institutions’ capacity, provide technical advisory services for industry player, and develop regulatory frameworks.

ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an executing entity, providing technical assistance activities to execute component 2 and 3 of the programme mentioned above.

The programme starts from April 2024 and ends in April 2031.

OBJECTIVE

The consultant will conduct Investment Grade Audits (IGA) for selected industrial companies to assess energy efficiency opportunities and provide a comprehensive technical and financial evaluation of potential projects. The findings will help bridge the gap between industries and financial institutions, ensuring that viable projects can access GCF-KDB’s financing mechanisms. ACE foresee to conduct Investment Grade Audit to three (3) potential projects / plants in Indonesia.

TASKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN

The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Pre-Audit Planning & Data Collection

• Develop a standardised data collection methodology for energy assessments.
• Coordinate with industrial company representatives to collect baseline energy consumption data.
• Review previous energy audit reports (if available).

2. Technical Assessment

• Analyse current energy consumption patterns across utilities, machinery, and electrical systems.
• Identify inefficiencies and areas for energy optimisation.
• Evaluate technical feasibility of potential energy efficiency improvements, such as equipment upgrades, retrofits, and process optimisations, with clear explanations of equipment’s improvement specifications and parameter for optimisations.
• Provide detailed energy savings calculations based on industry best practices and benchmarks.
• Provide implementation plan for company to adapt with new technologies, including necessary training plan, monitoring & verification (M&E) and measurement and verification (M&V) framework.

3. Financial Assessment

• Provide cost estimates for recommended energy efficiency measures, including CAPEX and OPEX.
• Conduct a cost-benefit analysis, including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period.
• Assess financial risks and identify suitable financing mechanisms available under the GCF-KDB Programme and explore other potential business model that fits to support the implementation of energy efficiency projects.

4. Reporting & Recommendations

• Develop a comprehensive Investment Grade Audit report, including but not limited to:
  • Executive Summary
  • Methodology & Approach
  • Measurement Results, Findings & Analysis
  • Energy Savings Potential
  • Recommended Measures
  • Financial Feasibility and Business Model
  • Implementation Roadmap
• Present findings to ACE and key stakeholders

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

• Investment Grade Audit Report for the selected industrial company, including:
  • Energy efficiency opportunities identified
  • Technical and financial feasibility assessment
  • Implementation recommendations
• Presentation of findings to ACE and relevant stakeholders.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Please submit the proposal alongside your CV or Company Profile to email with the subject: “Investment Grade Audit_GCF-KDB”, to ACE’s Procurement Division ([email protected]) and cc to [email protected] no later than 11 April 2025 (GMT+7).

We encourage early applications as the recruitment process will close upon the selection of a suitable candidate.

BACKGROUND

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation that independently represents the 10 ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interests in the energy sector. The Centre serves as a catalyst for the economic growth and integration of the ASEAN region by initiating and facilitating multilateral collaborations as well as joint and collective activities on energy. It is guided by a Governing Council composed of Senior Officials on Energy from each AMS and a representative from the ASEAN Secretariat as an ex-officio member. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia, ACE office is located in Jakarta.

Part of the efforts to fulfil its function as a regional centre of excellence that builds a coherent, coordinated, focused and robust energy policy agenda and strategy for ASEAN, ACE conducts joint studies, policy dialogues and capacity buildings for ASEAN Member States to support the implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025.

In the ASEAN region, the demand for space cooling is escalating due to the compounded effects of climate change, rapid urbanisation, and the expansion of the built environment. These factors are driving a rapid rise in demand for air conditioning, leading to indirect emissions from the power supply and direct emissions from refrigerants.

Electrical grids across the region are increasingly strained, particularly during extreme heat events, as cooling-related demand soars. In some ASEAN countries where data is available, cooling accounts for between one-third and half of electricity demand, despite air conditioner penetration rates remaining relatively low at around 20%.

The mounting reliance on cooling is placing significant stress on power systems, exacerbating the region’s reliance on fossil fuels and hindering national, regional and global climate efforts to achieve commitments under the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Simultaneously, access to adequate cooling remains insufficient, underscoring the urgent need for solutions that ensure comfortable, healthy, and climate-resilient living and working environments across homes, schools, and workplaces.

OBJECTIVE AND OUTCOMES

The primary objective of this consultancy is to support the development of a Regional Roadmap on Passive Cooling for the ASEAN Region, aimed to support AMS in preparing for the effect of extreme heat, with accessible approach through passive cooling for all, including the poor and vulnerable. The roadmap will outline strategic actions, policies recommendation, and framework to promote passive cooling solutions. The findings will contribute to the development of guideline for AMS to established country-specific approach to implement passive cooling strategies.

The expected outcomes include increased awareness and adoption of passive cooling solutions, improved supporting policies, and strengthened resilience of communities, and reduction in energy demand for cooling.

The main intended outputs at the project level include the following:

• Identification of the current understanding of AMS in regards of extreme heat and passive cooling strategy.
• Identification of the current regulatory landscape that encourage the adoption of passive cooling strategy.
• A set of tangible and actionable recommendations for national and regional policies.
• Enhanced engagement with policymakers to design short-, medium-, and long-term action for AMS, including financing support, incentives, and capacity building.

TASKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN

The tasks to be performed by the Consultant include the following:

1. Prepare an Inception Report, identifying outlines of the work plan, methodology, milestones, and detailed timeline for each activity.
2. Conduct a literature review on the impacts of extreme heat in ASEAN and its relevance to passive cooling solutions.
3. Identify key stakeholders, including building sector stakeholders, community representatives, and policymakers, to specify their roles in implementing passive cooling strategies.
4. Assess existing policies, technologies, finance mechanisms, social indicators on climate, urban planning infrastructure data, and best practices for passive cooling in ASEAN and other regions.
5. Support the dissemination and analysis of surveys on the impact of extreme heat and the level of understanding of passive cooling solutions among vulnerable communities, including low-income groups, women, children, the elderly, and individuals with illnesses or disabilities.
6. Develop a comprehensive passive cooling roadmap, outlining the methodology, key findings, and recommendations for adopting passive cooling solutions to mitigate extreme heat across the region.

CONSULTANT QUALIFICATION

ACE requires a consulting service provider or technical experts with proven experience and capacity to provide the necessary tasks and deliverables as described above. The desired qualifications are:

• Extensive experience in climate policy and data analysis, with minimum 10 years’ experience in data mapping, policy development, and strategy formulation for climate adaptation. Strong focus on passive cooling solutions and climate-friendly technologies will be given preference.
• Demonstrate deep understanding in the socio-economic impacts of climate change, market research, and regulatory frameworks related to energy-efficient technologies, particularly passive cooling, across ASEAN countries.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, conducting consultations, and facilitating workshops at national and regional levels.
• Ability to develop actionable strategies for the adoption and implementation of passive cooling strategies based on research findings.
• Familiarity with sustainable development principles and practices, particularly in the context of energy efficiency goals under the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC).
• Ability to produce detailed and comprehensible reports, including actionable recommendations for energy efficiency improvements.
• Proficiency in English language, both written and verbal, is essential.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Please submit the proposal alongside your CV or Company Profile to email with the subject: “Consultant_Roadmap for Extreme Heat Protection through Passive Cooling in ASEAN Region”, to ACE’s Procurement Division ([email protected]) and cc to [email protected] no later than 3 April 2025 (GMT+7).

We encourage early applications as the recruitment process will close upon the selection of a suitable candidate.