1 Introduction This report presents the strategic objectives that were presented by the Department of Energy (the Department) to the Portfolio Committee on Energy (the Committee) on 22 March 2011. The objectives have been formulated to respond to the overall government priorities and outcomes. Guided by the Rules of Parliament, promulgated in terms of the Constitution, the Portfolio Committee on Energy plays an oversight role over the Ministry of Energy, the Department of Energy and nine (9) state-owned entities. The Committee has to scrutinise the strategic plan of the Department and its entities in order to determine whether the funds requested are aligned to the objectives as stated in the respective strategic plan documents.