Although its population makes Maharashtra one of the country's largest energy users, conservation mandates, mild weather in the largest population centres and strong environmental movements have kept its per capita energy use to one of the smallest of any Indian state.
The high electricity demand of the state constitutes 13% of the total installed electricity generation capacity in India, which is mainly from fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.
There are large coal production facilities in Chandrapur district.

The Vidarbha region of the state is known to have significant coal reserves.
Mumbai High ,the offshore oilfield 165 kilometres (103 mi) off the coast of Mumbai accounted for a significant percentage crude oil production in India.

Nuclear and renewable sources such as Hydroelectricity, Wind, solar, and biomass make a smaller contribution to electricity generation capability in the state.

As of 2012, Maharashtra was the largest power generating state in India, with installed electricity generation capacity of 26,838 MW.
The state forms a major constituent of the western grid of India, which now comes under the North, East, West and North Eastern (NEWNE) grids of India.
Maharashtra Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) operates thermal power plants.
In addition to the state government-owned power generation plants, there are privately owned power generation plants that transmit power through the Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company, which is responsible for transmission of electricity in the state.

There are a number of dams, particularly in western Maharashtra districts of Pune, Satara and Kolhapur which produce hydroelectricity.
The state also has a good potential for wind generated electricity, and is one of the leading states in generating wind power.

Mahavitaran is responsible for distribution of electricity throughout the state by buying power from Mahanirmiti, captive power plants, other state electricity boards and private sector power generation companies.
Although its population makes Maharashtra one of the country's largest energy users, conservation mandates, mild weather in the largest population centres and strong environmental movements have kept its per capita energy use to one of the smallest of any Indian state. The high electricity demand of the state constitutes 13% of the total installed electricity generation capacity in India, which is mainly from fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.There are large coal production facilities in Chandrapur district.
The Vidarbha region of the state is known to have significant coal reserves. Mumbai High ,the offshore oilfield 165 kilometres (103 mi) off the coast of Mumbai accounted for a significant percentage crude oil production in India.
Nuclear and renewable sources such as Hydroelectricity, Wind, solar, and biomass make a smaller contribution to electricity generation capability in the state.
As of 2012, Maharashtra was the largest power generating state in India, with installed electricity generation capacity of 26,838 MW. The state forms a major constituent of the western grid of India, which now comes under the North, East, West and North Eastern (NEWNE) grids of India. Maharashtra Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) operates thermal power plants. In addition to the state government-owned power generation plants, there are privately owned power generation plants that transmit power through the Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company, which is responsible for transmission of electricity in the state.
There are a number of dams, particularly in western Maharashtra districts of Pune, Satara and Kolhapur which produce hydroelectricity. The state also has a good potential for wind generated electricity, and is one of the leading states in generating wind power.
Mahavitaran is responsible for distribution of electricity throughout the state by buying power from Mahanirmiti, captive power plants, other state electricity boards and private sector power generation companies.
Economy of Maharashtra