The CERAD will reach out to a  wide range of clients including government, industry/ micro, small, medium and large, as well as private and public enterprises, civil society/ NGOs and CBOs, donor agencies and other international organizations. The CERAD will be well recognized in Pakistan and the world at large for expertise in practice-oriented academic research and training in energy policy, renewable and conventional energy technologies, and energy management/ efficiency and conservation 

The center for energy research and development (CERAD) will strengthen the capacity of energy sector actors in Punjab and in Pakistan as a whole, in order to contribute actively towards the replication and scaling up of successful energy technologies, policies and management practices, and increasing access to energy services for socio-economic development. The CERAD will mobilize the unique and diverse resources in chemical, civil, computer, electrical, electronic, materials and mechanical engineering to offer competent and professional service, in support of national, regional and international development priorities and aspirations in the area of energy technology, policy and management with a focus on Punjab. The CERAD will mobilize resources that are unique and impressive; they include professors, lecturers, and research fellows with professional accreditation in specialized areas of engineering, science and technology, development, environment and management; brilliant postgraduate and undergraduate students; experienced technicians; laboratories and workshops; libraries; 24-hour high-speed internet connectivity; computers; and competent secretarial support staff.

Provide training, research and advisory services to public and private actors in energy technology, policy and management. Support government and non-governmental organizations in the harvesting and dissemination of knowledge and best-practice in energy technology, policy and management. Enhance capabilities of selected/ interested academic staff to conduct training and research in energy technology, policy and management. Create an effective organizational framework for collaborative, interdisciplinary research and development in the area of renewable and conventional energy technologies, with due cognizance of environmental and institutional imperatives, national and international development priorities and aspirations. 

A Steering Committee under the chairmanship of the Secretary to Govt. of the Punjab, Energy Department is constituted with the mandate to review the progress, approve research & development plans and resolve the inter-agency issues. ​

Composition:​

1. The Secretary, Energy Department Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore Chairman​
2. The Secretary, Finance Department Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore Member​
3. Member Engineering, P&D Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore Member​
4. The Vice Chancellor, UET, Lahore. Member​
5. Deputy Chairman, AEDB, Govt. of Pakistan, Islamabad. Member​
6. An expert from Private Sector Member​
7. Director CERAD Secretary

The Technical and Management Committee is responsible for the appointment of Staff and management of the budget ​

Composition:​

• Vice-Chancellor, UET Lahore. Chairman
• Director CERAD Secretary​
• Chairman Electrical Engineering, KSK Campus   Member​
• Chairman Mechanical Engineering, KSK Campus Member​
• Chairman Chemical Engineering, KSK Campus Member​
• Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences and Humanities, UET Member​
• Chief Engineer Power, Energy Department Member