The centre is mandated to:

• Develop guidelines for efficient end-user products and advise on their implementation
• Develop energy efficiency code, standards and specification for domestic, commercial and industrial facilities and set up laboratories for the testing and calibration of equipment and appliances to ensure compliance.
• Gather, analyse and manage energy supply and consumption data and information.
• Serve as a centre for training high level manpower in energy efficiency and conservation
• Develop and execute pilot demonstration project highlighting energy efficiency concepts.
• Disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation concepts through public awareness programme such as seminars, workshops and publications.