The Authority of the District/City Government Related to The Utilization of Geothermal Energy According to Article 156 of Law Number 11 of 2006 Concerning the Government of Aceh

Abstract

Objective: This research examines the Authority of Regency /City Governments related to Geothermal Energy Utilization based on Law No. 11/2006 on the Government of Aceh. Geothermal utilization can help the government program for clean energy utilization, considering that geothermal is a form of renewable energy that produces few greenhouse gas emissions and can maintain national energy stability and security. Based on the provisions of Article 156 of Law No. 11/2006 on the Government of Aceh which regulates the management of natural resources, district/city governments have the authority to manage natural resources in Aceh both on land and at sea, including geothermal energy. However, this authority has not been exercised by the district/city in the utilization of geothermal energy in Aceh. This article aims to determine and analyze the authority of the district/city government in utilizing geothermal energy based on Article 156 of the LoGA the Government of Aceh. This article aims  to discuss and analyze the authority of the Regency / City Government in the utilization of geothermal energy sources based on Article 156 of Law No. 11/2006 concerning the Government of Aceh.   Methodology: This research uses a juridical sociological approach which aims to obtain field data as primary data in analyzing the law and looking more deeply at the effectiveness of law in society. This research is supported by primary data and secondary data. Primary data was obtained by conducting field research in several districts (Central Aceh District and Aceh Besar District). While secondary data is obtained by searching the literature and regulations related to the focus of the research, data collection techniques are carried out through structured interviews with the parties involved in this study.   Result and Conlusion: The authority contained in Article 156 of the LoGA has not been exercised by the district/city government in utilizing geothermal energy in Aceh, this is due to regulations issued by the central government regarding the utilization of geothermal energy in the region. Thus, it is necessary to regulate in the form of Qanun Aceh and District/ City Qanun in utilizing geothermal energy in Aceh.