It was announced by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, who said the challenge was to facilitate development which was acceptable to communities.
There will be a greater focus on renewables as Northern Ireland tries to hit climate change targets and develop a new energy strategy.
About 50% of Northern Ireland's electricity is already generated from renewables - mostly wind. But there has been some public opposition to certain major projects.
Last October the minister turned down permission for what would have been Northern Ireland's biggest windfarm.
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