Strategic Objectives
The objectives of AEPC are as follows:
  1. To popularize and promote the use of alternative/renewable energy technology.
  2. To raise the living standard of the rural people.
  3. To protect the environment.
  4. To develop the commercially viable alternative energy industries in the country.
 
Role and Responsibilities
AEPC was set up to promote the use of alternative/renewable energy technologies to meet the energy needs in Nepal. Acting as an intermediary institution between the operational level NGOs/private promoters of renewable energy and the policy decision levels in relevant ministries, AEPC's activities include renewable energy policy formulation, planning and facilitating the implementation of the policies/plans.

The main role and responsibilities of AEPC are as follows:
  • Short, medium and long term policy and plan formulation.
  • Promotion of RET development programmes.
  • Standardization, quality assurance and monitoring.
  • Service and support.
  • Subsidy and financial assistance delivery.
  • Co-ordination of various government organization, Donors, NGO/INGOs and private sector.
  • Monitoring, evaluation and quality control, and
  • Strengthening AEPC and its partners.