- Identify projected demand growth over 20 years in the major load centres
- Assess energy sources and compare generation costs against interstate imports
- Quantify peak electricity demand growth and assess system stability
- Identify potential and options for distributed and renewable generation
- Identify energy efficiency measures to reduce greenhouse gases
- Identify opportunities for private sector participation in capacity development
- Map out transmission and distribution networks upgrades and interconnections
- Prepare a model of the power system as the basis for master planning
- Introduce modern techniques and tools to support power sector planning
- Build capacity in master planning by training management and engineering staff