This research critically examines Indonesia's energy transition, asserting that the current legal and institutional framework does not maintain neutrality but rather actively perpetuates the dominance of fossil fuels. By analyzing regulatory mechanisms such as the Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) for coal and subsidized pricing strategies, the study employs the perspective of Critical Legal Studies to explore how laws contribute to the perpetuation of energy injustices. It further argues that the government's failure to promote clean energy constitutes a violation of citizens' constitutional right to a healthy environment. A significant structural challenge identified is the conflict of interest within PT PLN (Persero). Drawing on Ecological Modernization Theory, the study advocates for comprehensive reforms of laws and institutions, including the establishment of an independent renewable energy agency and the alignment of climate and energy regulations. The findings underscore that a just and effective energy transition depends on legal reforms that restore the law's role in advancing social justice.
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