國立臺灣大學為整合能源相關議題之研究人才及資源，提升研究之層次及效能，特設校級功能性「能源研究中心」(以下簡稱本中心，英文名稱：Energy Research Center, NTU)。 本中心之任務如下：
(一)整合本校之研究人力及設備，組成研發團隊，進行重大議題之創新研發。
(二)提升以臺灣之自然、人文及產業環境為重點之研究，提供政府、企業界、及民間組織決策之諮詢。
(三)執行產、官、學界研究計畫，有系統之整合研究成果及經驗，促進我國能源產業之發展。
(四)促進能源議題相關之國際研發合作及學術交流活動。
(五)培育研究人才，加速推動國內永續能源之研發能力及教育。
National Taiwan University has set up a school-level functional "Energy Research Center" in order to integrate research talents and resources on energy-related issues and improve the level and efficiency of research. The tasks are as follows：
1. integrate research manpower and equipment, and carry out innovative research and development.
2. Improve research focusing on Taiwan's natural, cultural, and industrial environments.
3. Execute industry, government, and academic research programs to promote the development of my country's energy industry.
4. Promote international research and development cooperation and academic exchange activities related to energy issues.
5.Cultivate research talents and accelerate domestic sustainable energy research and development capabilities and education.