To ensure that diverse energy resources are available, in sustainable quantities and at affordable prices, to the South African economy in support of economic growth and poverty alleviation, taking into account environmental management requirements, international commitments and obligations and interactions amongst economic sectors; to establish institutions to be responsible for promotion of efficient generation and consumption of energy, energy modelling and planning, increased generation and consumption of renewable energies, energy research, contingency energy supply, holding of strategic energy minerals, adequate investment in, appropriate upkeep of and equitable access to energy infrastructure; to provide measures for the furnishing of certain data and information regarding energy demand, supply and generation; and to provide for matters connected therewith.