Alternative Energy Promotion Center

The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre is an independently functioning government institution established by the Government of Nepal with the objectives to popularize and promote the use of renewable energy technologies, raise the living standards of the rural people, protect the environment, and develop commercially viable renewable energy industries in the country. It is governed by nine member board representing government, non-government, industry and financial sectors. AEPC was established on November 3, 1996 under then Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of Nepal. Currently, it is under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.