Developed on 17 October 1936 (before the current constitution of Iran (1979)), the ministry was established to provide electricity to the city of Tehran.

[2] On 20 May 1943 (before the current constitution of Iran (1979)), its portfolio was expanded to include water management in the country.

[2] On 10 May 1978, under energy minister Jahanguir Mahdmina, the ministry's function was expanded to contain the construction and operation of nuclear power plants in the country.

The Ministry also plays a major role in the preservation of natural resources in Iran, environmental science, public health promotion, welfare, and self-sufficiency for sustainable development of the country.

The energy ministers of Iran after the 1979 Iranian revolution:[2] office government Mohammad-Ali Rajai Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani (acting) Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani