Jakarta, Oct. 8 -- The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry plans to increase the number of electronic devices labeled energy-efficient from eight to 21 to improve energy efficiency in household appliances and other electronics.

"We already have eight electrical appliances labeled, and we're pushing for another 21 to help manage electricity usage," said the ministry's Director of Energy Conservation, Hendra Iswahyudi, in Jakarta, on Wednesday.

Indonesia began implementing the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (SKEM) through the Energy Saving Label (LTHE) on energy-using equipment in 2015, focusing on air conditioners (AC).

Later, it was expanded to include refrigerators, fans, rice cookers, LED lights, refrigerated display ca...