Resource and Technology Development Section

• Formulate, develop and evaluate programs and policies that will enhance the technical and economic competitiveness of ocean and hydropower technologies including technology innovations;
• Conduct hydrologic, geological, topographic, oceanographic and economic surveys, feasibility studies and research programs to assess the country's ocean and hydropower resource potentials;
• Maintain a database inventory of ocean and hydropower potential and update regularly for commercialization and utilization purposes (e.g. maps, matrix and ranking of ocean and hydropower sites);
• Conducts socio-economic and environmental impact studies on ocean and hydropower development and recommend mitigating measures to lessen harmful effects to the environment;
• Provide technical assistance and sustainable solutions in relation to development and operation of ocean and hydropower facilities;
• Conduct seminars, training courses, technical briefing, fora, workshops, focus group discussions and tri0-media campaigns to facilitate information dissemination and capacity building to ocean and hydropower technologies; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as maybe assigned;

Evaluation, Registration and Monitoring

• Formulate policies and oversee the implementation of policies, guidelines and standards that will govern the ocean and hydropower development thrust of the government including enhancement of private sector participation;
• Supervise and monitor activities of government and private institutions on ocean and hydropower projects and provide guidance for better understanding of government's regulatory functions, policies and programs in relation to utilization and commercialization of ocean and hydropower resources;
• Maintain a database inventory of ocean and hydropower facilities for monitoring and developing ocean and hydropower generation statistics (e.g. energy mix, generation mix, etc.);
• Conduct socio-economic and environmental impact studies on operation of ocean and hydropower system and recommend mitigating measures to lessen harmful effects to the environment;
• Issue registration and accreditation of RE equipment manufacturers, fabricators ans suppliers;
• Coordinate with various government agencies, LGUs, Academe, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions;
• Conducts seminars, training courses, technical briefings, fora, workshops, focus group discussions and tri-media campaigns to facilitate information dissemination and capacity building to ocean and hydropower technologies; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as maybe assigned;

Technology Development Section

• Formulate policy recommendations and implement plans and programs for the effective utilization, promotion and commercialization of biomass including biofuels energy technologies;
• Undertake policy research and studies for the development and application of new and emerging biomass/biofuels energy technologies;
• Design, recommend and implement institutional, legislative and economic incentive packages to support sustainability of biomass/biofuels programs;
• Establish international linkages with various entities involved in the implementation of biomass/biofuels energy programs;
• Develop and spearhead the implementation of local and/or foreign-assisted projects and activities;
• Coordinate with concerned government agencies, LGUs, academe, NGOs, private sector and other stakeholders on matters related to the development and implementation of biomass/biofuels policy, plans and programs;
• Conduct seminars, training courses, technical briefings, fora, workshops, focus group discussions and tri-media campaigns to facilitate information dissemination and capacity building to biomass/biofuels resources and technologies;
• Provide inputs in the preparation of the PEP; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as maybe assigned.

Evaluation, Registration and Monitoring Section

• Conduct technical and economic evaluation of biomass/biofuels' energy technologies including new and emerging technologies for local application;
• Develop project proposals on biomass/biolfuels' new and emerging energy technologies for local application;
• Evaluate/grant service contract agreements and/or accreditation of biomass/biofuels' projects and facilities, suppliers, fabricators and manufacturers;
• Implement, monitor, and promote the commercial and technical operation of biomass power, fuel and non-power facilities and projects;
• Provide technical and extension advice in the form of project evaluation, project packaging and fund sourcing and access to technical information on bionass/biofuels' energy technologies;
• Coordinate the development of standards for the local adaption of biomass-derived fuels with concerned government agencies and private sectors;
• Coordinate the pilot testing of emerging biomass/biofuels energy technologies with interested private sector/potential investor;
• Develop and maintains information system on biomass/biofuels energy resources and technologies;
• Provide technical/secretariat support for inter-agency committees undertaking the above-mentioned activities; and
• Perform ADHOC functions as may be assigned.