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Meeting between Indonesia and the U.S. Government today to finalize the renewable energy project in the framework of climate change and green economy.

“The most talked about clean energy, how to use environmentally friendly technologies, while maintaining consistency of our energy mix in 2005 is 17% renewable energy. We will cooperate with the Americans how well we support,” Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa when met after the meeting in office, Jakarta.

According to Hatta, the cooperation in the field of technology is designed for energy efficiency to reduce power consumption.

“We talked about renewable energy and investment. Americans expressed interest in cooperation in energy efficiency technologies, especially through technology. So it could reduce electricity consumption. On the other hand the technology in the demand side, said.

In addition, more Hatta, the U.S. expressed interest in investing in Indonesia to develop a small turbine power plant (power plant) and small-scale required in the outer islands and fishing areas. Then, the U.S. also provides geothermal.

“This is the part that will inform the arrival of Obama. Agreement be entered into a joint US-Indonesia agreement completed,” he said.

In a press release from the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, the visit aims to deepen the partnership and exchange of trade and technology that lead to increased trade and investment in clean energy development.

Besides meeting with Hatta Radjasa, the U.S. delegation is scheduled to hold a meeting with the President, would put KiB II ranks, including phased respective ministries, legislative leaders, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, University Indonesia, academics and private sector representatives.

The Minister also Locke cooperate with Indonesian government officials and private individuals to promote trade in the two countries and pave the way for the visit of President Obama in June, which marked a new era of trade and a better environment in their respective countries .

“The future of the U.S. economy will depend on how well they can compete to meet demand ever higher global clean energy. The delegation of entrepreneurs to join me in this trade mission to understand the importance of global competition,” said Locke in this notice.