Energy generation and consumption are considered as the key indicators for growth and development. This, in turn, has direct and indirect implications on environment. Making available clean energy on sustainable basis, therefore, is a major global challenge for which using renewable sources of energy and enhancing energy efficiency are considered to be most important. Conserving fossil fuels and saving energy would significantly help for conserving and saving the environment.
Energy Scenario in Punjab 1.) Non-Renewable Energy Electrical Energy in Punjab
| Item | 2014-15(RE) |
| Total Installed Capacity (Hydro Steam/thermal) | 4967MW (2327MW 2640 MW) |
| Total Energy Availability/Generation (Hydro Steam/thermal) | 37176 MKwh (8904 MKwh 11857 MKwh) Power purchased 11857 MKwh |
| Total Consumption of Electricity | 367827kwh (Domestic sector: 103442 kwh, Industrial sector : 123480 kwh, Commercial sector : 2963 kwh , Agricultural sector: 102236 kwh & Others: 8976 kwh ) |
| T&D Losses | 16.50% |
| Tubewells Energised | 33659 (Cumulative no. 12,25066) |
Source: Economic Survey of Punjab, 2014
Consumption of Petroleum Products
| Item | 2013-14(P) |
| Petrol | 608611 M.Tonnes ( 5.23 % more than 2012-13) |
| High Speed Diesel | 3212694 M.Tonnes ( 1.29 % less than 2012-13) |
| Kerosene oil | 68657 M.Tonnes ( 7.94 % less than 2012-13) |
| LPG | 65.68 Lakhs (8.3% increase than 2012-13) |
Source: Economic Survey of Punjab, 2014
Consumption Pattern of Electricity
Source: Economic Survey of Punjab, 2014
Transmission & Distribution Losses
Source: Economic Survey of Punjab, 2014
2.) Renewable Energy
Source-wise Estimated Potential & Installed Capacity of Renewable Power in Punjab( as on 31.01.15)(MWs)
| Energy Sources | Estimated Potential | Installed Capacity |
| Small Hydro Power | 441 | 135.00 |
| Biomass Power | 500 | 62.50 |
| Cogeneration Bagasse | 200 | 112.20 |
| Waste to Energy | 45 | 1.30 |
| Solar | 3000 | 59.00 |
Source: Punjab energy Development Agency as cited in Economic Survey of Punjab, 2014
Status of Clean & Non-polluted Energy in Punjab
| Item | 2013-14 |
| Bio Gas Plants | 8200(Number) |
| Solar Thermal Systems | 3444(Number) Solar Street Lights |
| Micro Hydel Power | 8 million Kwh of electricity |
Source: Punjab energy Development Agency as cited in Economic Survey of Punjab, 2014