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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all countries globally, including Indonesia, have implemented work from home (WFH) policy to slow down the cases. The WFH policy in Indonesia, which has been implemented since March 2020, brings great effects such as economic downfall, social insecurity, and limited mobility of people. The energy sector, including fuel and electricity systems, has been significantly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with changes not only in the total levels of consumption but also the usage patterns. The limitation of people’s mobility makes an impact on the CO2 emissions in Indonesia. It is also involved with Indonesia’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions in 2030. This study endeavors to analyze the CO2 emissions based on the energy sector such as fuel, electricity, and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) consumption during Covid-19 pandemic. In this study, the CO2 emissions were calculated using a formula based on the amount of fuel, electricity, and LPG consumption by society in October – November 2020. The results show that the CO2 emissions of fuel consumption during WFH slightly decrease by 33%. On the other hand, there was a little increase by 20% of the CO2 emissions from electricity and LPG consumption in the household sector. It indicates that the CO2 emissions affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and it involved with Indonesia’s NDC with carbon emissions reduction target of 29% in 2030. The Covid-19 pandemic could be a momentum for Indonesia to rebuild inclusive, resilient, and sustainable strategies. Implementation of green policies such as enhancing public transportation, vehicle usage efficiency, energy-saving electrical appliances, improve planting of trees are highly recommended to reduce the CO2 emissions in Indonesia.
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