Key functions of the Directorate are:

• Electrical Energy Policy formulation and development;
• Updating Least Cost Power Development Plan;
• Updating Rural Electrification Master plan;
• Tariff policy formulation;
• Development of technical standards in collaboration with KEBS;
• Undertaking regional power studies;
• Carrying out feasibility studies on electrical power projects;
• Sourcing financing for power projects;
• National Energy Power planning;
• Overseeing, appraising, monitoring and evaluation of Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Rural Electrification Projects.