The Office is primarily responsible for the provision of policy advice on energy issues to the Tasmanian Government.  The office also: represents the jurisdiction on a range of policy investigations and procedural matters; is actively involved in implementing changes to the legislative framework, which regulates the Tasmanian energy sector; has a role in planning preparedness for energy supply emergencies; and the delivery of Commonwealth programs providing rebates for the uptake of renewable energy.

The Office is currently involved in a number of state and national projects including:

• National Energy Market Reforms;
• Roll-out of the Natural Gas Project in Tasmania;
• Managing the Remote Renewable Power Generation Program;
• Energy Planning – supply and demand analysis;
• Energy Emergency Planning; and
• Implementation of the National Framework for Energy Efficiency.