Public Participation: Energy Policy Aspect to Support Rural Electrification Program in West Java

Abstract

This paper focuses on the policies of West Java's local government, to increase people's welfare through the rural electrification program. It will focuses on the policies of West Java's local Aimed to increase the number of electrification ratio, the rural electrification program is expected to increase project The program assumes that electrification can create a multiplier effect in HDI's components, such as education, economic, and the others; however, how the correlation on the energy security aspect. The method analyzes of this paper is the focus on electrification program implantations. Moreover, analyzes will elaborate energy policy perspective to stimulate local community contribution especially.

Energy Equality in Indonesia Villages: A Discourse Analysis

“…This is important because electrification in remote rural areas can indirectly support opportunities for social and economic development, thereby accelerating poverty alleviation (Amir et al, 2008). Communitybased renewable power projects and public participation are increasingly seen as a promising means to alleviate rural energy poverty by ensuring fair and inclusive results (Nurlaila et al, 2015). Renewable energy policies play a role in improving energy security, protecting the climate and promoting economic development (ESCAP, 2019).…”