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Green Building Concept Crucial in Reducing Carbon Emissions

Strategic Insights

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The concept of green building is being promoted as a way to reduce carbon emissions in the construction sector, with significant benefits for the environment and the economy. Director of energy conservation at the Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Luh Nyoman Puspa Dewi, emphasized the importance of green building in reducing emissions, particularly in the construction sector. Buildings generate a large amount of exhaust gas emissions, with construction materials accounting for 11 percent of these emissions, amounting to 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

Key Takeaways:

  • The construction sector is responsible for 11 percent of carbon emissions, amounting to 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
  • The government is encouraging the private sector to manage emissions and is promoting the use of renewable energy.
  • The concept of green building can help reduce electrical power consumption and replace it with other energy sources.
  • The government is supporting the concept of clean and green building to achieve energy efficiency.
  • Indonesia aims to achieve carbon neutrality through the implementation of green building management.
  • The carbon emission reduction policy is part of the Paris Agreement, which requires countries to make environment-friendly buildings.
  • Green buildings consider the negative impact on the climate and environment, and create a positive impact throughout their lifespan.
  • The most fundamental question is how to create many low-cost, environment-friendly, low-emission housing complexes for the public.
  • The financial sector plays a significant role in promoting green building.

Statistics:

  • 11 percent of carbon emissions come from construction materials, amounting to 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
  • Housing complexes contribute 80 percent of carbon emissions in the construction sector.
  • The construction sector is responsible for a significant amount of exhaust gas emissions.

Sources:

  • Antara News (2022)
  • Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation
  • Dr. Luh Nyoman Puspa Dewi, Director of energy conservation at the Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation
  • Yudo Dwinanda Priaadi, Chief of the Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) of Indonesia's G20 Presidency
  • Iwan Prijanto, Chief of the Indonesia Green Building Council

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