Jakarta, April 11 -- The National Energy Council emphasized that energy efficiency is one of the strategic instruments to strengthen Indonesia's national energy security and support the energy transition agenda.

"Energy conservation is not merely an efficiency effort, but a strategic step to curb energy consumption, reduce the subsidy burden, and strengthen national energy security in the long run," the council's member Saleh Abdurrahman said in a statement on Saturday.

He emphasized that strengthening energy efficiency and conservation policies is an integral part of implementing the National Energy Policy.

"Energy efficiency makes a tangible contribution to lowering energy intensity while driving more sustainable economic growth," he...