5Functions

5 Functions

(1) The functions of the Board are: (a) to provide advice to the Minister in relation to renewable energy technologies, including advice in relation to the following: (i) strategies to fund and promote the development, commercialisation and use of renewable energy technologies; (ii) the funding of renewable energy technology projects and measures; (iii) the management of renewable energy technology programs; (iv) improving existing program delivery; (v) the provision of venture capital funding; (vi) priority areas for government support; (vii) establishing links with state and territory government agencies and the private sector with a view to developing strategies for stimulating investment in renewable energy technologies; and (b) to assess renewable energy technology projects and measures for the purposes of providing advice under subparagraph (a)(ii); and (c) any other functions that the Minister, by writing, directs the Board to perform. (2) A direction under paragraph (1)(c) is not a legislative instrument.