The main objectives of the division are:

·        Ensure adequate, reliable, and economical energy services to sustain economic development, while satisfying the current and projected demands;

·        Encourage and promote the use of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency alternatives;

·        Promote Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation at all levels of the economy, in  order to achieve optimum economic use of renewable and non-renewable sources of energy;

·        Encourage the establishment of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs);

·        Enhance the security of energy supply and energy services for all sectors of the economy;

·        Promote, encourage and facilitate petroleum exploration and development in an environmentally friendly (Sustainable) manner.