EIHP is a wholly state-owned institution financed on a per-project basis through the execution of project development contracts won following international and national competitive biddings. Development of the energy system and relations within requires the acquisition of new knowledge and competencies by all the actors in the energy sector and state administration, as well as the education of citizens. Education and provision of information is becoming the Institute’s increasingly significant activity, which requires the continuous professional training of our experts and their active participation in educating others. The Institute implements its mission in cooperation with numerous scientists and institutions from Croatia and abroad, taking over a leading role in energy development in the wider region and beyond. The Institute’s strategic goal is to be recognized as the centre of excellence in energy planning and analysis in the wider region. The Institute is ready to respond to the demands of the energy system of the Republic of Croatia as a member of the European Union. It can provide professional and scientific assistance to countries in the region and beyond. The Institute already cooperates and will continue to cooperate with state, regional and local administrations, energy subjects, private entrepreneurs, scientific, educational and professional institutions in Croatia, the region and the EU on developing long-term sustainable energy. Cooperation on international energy projects enriches the employees’ knowledge and skills, thus increasing their capacity to conduct the most demanding tasks.