The aim of the energy agency is the increase of efficiency of energy use and also the use of renewable, domestic sources of energy in the interest of the regional development policy, the environment protection and long term effectiveness. The agency is the interface between administration, policy, research and the consumers of energy. Its activities comprise the technical and organizational support of energy projects, consciousness raising and PR work (exhibitions, publications, conferences etc.), training (expert further training, promotion of research), European cooperation (participation in EU-research and development projects), energy counselling as well as the organization and award of grants.