Facing Global Crisis, HIPMI Pushes for National Energy Saving Movement
The conflict in the Middle East shows no signs of abating. Therefore, the Central Executive Board of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (BPP HIPMI) is pushing for the launch of a National Energy Saving Movement. This is a strategic and collective step to address the pressures of the global energy crisis.
Secretary General of BPP HIPMI, Anggawira, stated that global geopolitical dynamics stemming from the war between the United States-Israel and Iran have driven a surge in world energy prices. According to him, this situation has the potential to pressure national economic stability, increase the burden of energy subsidies, and widen the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) deficit.
“It is time for Indonesia to have a structured, measurable, and massive National Energy Saving Movement. This is no longer just an appeal, but must become a national strategy in maintaining our economic and energy resilience,” said Anggawira in his statement in Jakarta on Wednesday (26/03/2026).
Anggawira explained that to date, several countries have undertaken various energy-saving actions as anticipatory measures. Among them is Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who has officially declared a national energy emergency to anticipate global fuel supply disruptions on Tuesday (24/3/2026).
On the same day, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung also launched 12 energy-saving guidelines for citizens to anticipate the energy crisis resulting from the United States-Israel vs Iran war.
HIPMI assesses, according to Anggawira, that domestic energy policies have so far relied too heavily on the supply side, while energy consumption management has not been a primary focus. However, in a crisis situation, demand side management or energy consumption control is the quickest and most effective step to mitigate pressures.
“So this needs to be orchestrated,” he said.
HIPMI believes the National Energy Saving Movement should be packaged as a cross-sectoral programme involving all elements of the nation, with concrete and measurable approaches. The necessary approaches include massive public campaigns to encourage changes in energy consumption behaviour, regulation of energy consumption in the industrial sector, office buildings, and transportation. Furthermore, optimisation of efficient energy use in productive sectors, gradual and consistent implementation of energy efficiency standards, and digital technology-based energy consumption monitoring.
“We must change the paradigm from consumptive to efficient. Every energy saving has a direct impact on national economic stability,” Anggawira emphasised.
HIPMI affirms that the business world is ready to be the driving force in implementing the National Energy Saving Movement. “Energy efficiency is not just about cost savings, but also part of the strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the national industry amid global pressures,” said Anggawira.