The centre is a private company that focuses exclusively on the development of new sustainable energy and greenhouse gas reduction technologies. It is an investment and service provider focusing exclusively on the development of new sustainable energy and greenhouse gas reduction technologies. The Centre uses its expertise and networks in the greehouse, energy and technology development fields to function as an 'early bird' or first mover identifier of quality new technology development opportunities.

Among the main programs the Centre focuses on are: Renewable and fossil fuel energy generation; Transmission and distribution systems; Distributed energy and co-generation; Greenhouse gas reduction; Demand Management; and Energy efficient processes and products.