Department of Energy Affairs is a government organization in the Ministry of Minerals Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR), tasked with the formulation, direction and coordination of the national energy policy. The Department was established in 1984 as the focal point of all energy related matters. The Energy Policy aims at facilitating the provision of energy services at a least cost to the economy as well as to improve service delivery to meet customer needs. Other issues of importance in the policy are gender issues in energy projects, programs and environmental issues in line with the national vision 2016

The Energy Affairs Department (EAD) was established in 1984 and it is responsible for the formulation, direction and coordination of the national energy policy. The overall policy goal for the energy sector is to provide affordable, environmentally friendly and sustainable energy services in order to promote social and economic development

The Department of Energy Affairs will be fully committed to complete customer satisfaction in the provision of products and services in accordance with best international practice.

To formulate and coordinate national energy policy, programs and facilitate availability of efficient, reliable and affordable energy services to customers and stakeholders in an environmentally sustainable manner

Functions

The services provided by the Department of Energy Affairs are as follows:

·        Electricity generation and supply license

·        Inspections (Energy)

·        Monitoring and Evaluation

·        Biomass information/advice

·        Petroleum pricing

·        Renewable energy information/advice

·        Buying and selling coal

In order to efficiently and effectively achieve its policy objectives the Department of Energy Affairs is comprised of ten units which are tasked to carry out the following:

·         Coal: Improving accessibility and quality of Botswana coal

·         Electricity: Increasing accessibility, reducing connection costs and availing easy/affordable payment terms

·         Solar Energy: Increasing accessibility, reliability, affordability and acceptability

o   Biomass:  Protecting the environment by promoting sustainable use of biomass energy resources; woody biomass, residues, wet biomass and energy crops and by ensuring successful adoption of modern biomass energy technologies. 

·        Petroleum Products: Increasing accessibility, reliability of supply and price stability of the products. Ensuring operational safety in the handling, storage and distribution of the products

·        Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Reducing energy wastages and costs through energy efficiency measures, and encouraging least cost mix practices

·        Planning and Documentation: Developing and using efficient and effective planning tools for energy planning

Communications Division:  is tasked with managing and implementing the communication function for the department and dissemination of information on energy policy and issues, energy development programs and projects.

Administration Division: comprises of support staff responsible for daily administration duties, staff welfare and success of the division.