The Energy Commission shall

(a) advise the Minister on renewable energy matters;

(b) create a platform for collaboration between government and the private sector and civil society for the promotion of renewable energy sources;

(c) recommend and advise relevant stakeholders on the educational curriculum on efficient use of renewable energy sources and evolve programmes for its mainstreaming on the educational curriculum of educational institutions;

(d) recommend for exemption from customs, levies and other duties, equipment and machinery necessary for the development, production and utilisation of renewable energy sources;

(e) in consultation with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission recommend financial incentives necessary for the development, production and utilisation of renewable energy sources;

(f) promote the local manufacture of components to facilitate the rapid growth of renewable energy sources;

(g) promote plans for training and supporting local experts in the field of renewable energy;

(h) promote the benefits of renewable energy to facilitate its utilization;

(i) in consultation with relevant stakeholders set targets for the development and utilization of renewable energy sources; and

(j) implement the provisions of this Act.