Operating much like a consulting firm, the program's customers include large and small businesses, industrial plants, utilities, government agencies, tribes, institutions, and schools.

The executive order transferred to the new office energy-related functions of the state departments of Emergency Services and General Administration.

In 1981, the state legislature broadened and clarified the agency's scope again to include the Energy Policy Group, and established a six-year sunset clause.

Other WSEO programs were transferred to the state departments of General Administration, Transportation, and what was then Community Trade and Economic Development (now Commerce).

The WSU Energy Program provides a number of services related to operations and maintenance of facilities such as schools and government agencies.

The program recommends practices to improve indoor air quality and supports resource conservation managers hired by government agencies and schools to reduce fuel and utility expenditures.

The WSU Energy Program also houses the Plant Operations Support Consortium, which assists facilities managers in the Pacific Northwest.

The WSU Energy Library has an extensive collection of energy-related materials in print and electronic formats, and is open to the public on weekdays.