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In India, around two-thirds of the population live in rural areas and are predominantly dependent on the primary sector for their livelihoods. Most rural households live on subsistence levels, enough only to meet their basic requirements. The most basic and critical requirement is that of food, after which come shelter and clothing among others. To meet these basic needs, access to energy of some form is essential. This paper examines results from a pilot survey conducted as part of a study on rural household energy transitions in India. This paper aims to draw lessons from the pilot to better understand the determinants of current energy use patterns, causes for variations, designing appropriate methodologies to measure the impacts of these factors, and most importantly, arrive at useful policy recommendations.