The two major sources of energy in the district are electricity and fuel wood. Piped gas is not available in any part of the district. Gas cylinders are used for cooking purpose in cities. Electricity is utilised for commercial and domestic purposes. There is little use of electricity for agricultural purpose. The use of electricity for cooking and heating is common in rural and urban areas. A number of areas in the district are without electricity. The use of kerosene and diesel is frequent in those areas.

 Many people use wood for fuel. According to the forest department spokesman, it is a bottleneck in the growth of trees and bushes, as every year thousands of trees and bushes are razed to the ground for fuel purposes. The use of coal is also common for heating purposes. In rural areas, dung cake is used for fuel and heating. The consumption of oil and electricity for heating purpose is little as the area has a mild winter season. The use of illegal electricity is common in rural areas.

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