The Department of Energy's mandate is to ensure secure and sustainable provision of energy for socio-economic development; whilst the mission is to regulate and transform the sector for the provision of secure, sustainable and affordable energy. The strategic plan of the Department seeks to deliver results along eight strategic objectives that include promoting energy security through reliable, clean and affordable sources; universal access to energy sources, transformation of the energy sector, and strengthening the operations and management of the Department. The eight strategic objectives are: