The consumption pattern of energy in India has changed over the years. The present pattern of energy consumption is –

1. The commercial energy consumption rate is 65% of the total energy consumed in India.

2. The use of non-commercial energy sources is 30% of the total energy consumption.

3. The non-commercial use of energy has increased from 36% to 76% during last 50 years.

4. The consumption of electricity in agricultural sector has increased but still the industrial sector consumes more of electricity among all sectors.