It is the mission of the SAEE to: Provide a proactive, integrated networking capability for all energy stakeholders to add value to the business of energy in Southern Africa.

The SAEE's vision is to provide: Energy excellence through networking, capacity building and empowerment.

Serving the stakeholders of the energy efficiency market and promoting energy efficiency by addressing their needs and being a conduit for information dissemination.

The following values are of utmost importance to the SAEE:

• Commitment;
• Efficiency;
• Integrity;
• Transparency;
• Equity; and
• Communication.

The primary stakeholders that can directly benefit from the SAEE and its initiatives are the following:

• End Users;
• Utilities and Major Role Players;
• Energy Service Industry;
• Government;
• Affiliate Organizations;
• Manufacturers; and
• Solution Providers.

The purpose of the SAEE is to form a local (Southern African) organization that:

• Provides the networking opportunities to all energy stakeholders.
• Forms linkages with international counterparts such as the Association of Energy Engineers in the USA and other countries.
• Oversee capacity building, training and certification in energy management and related issues.
• Assists in establishing credibility to the energy engineering profession.