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 and has a role in planning preparedness for energy supply emergencies.

The Office is currently involved in a number of State and National projects including:

• National Energy Market Reforms;
• Energy Planning - supply and demand analysis;
• Energy Emergency Planning; and
• National Energy Efficiency policy and other demand side initiatives.