The study examined determinants of alternative sources of cooking energy among households in Ekiti State of Nigeria. The study utilized descriptive research design. The study employed primary data through the use of structured questionnaires. Multiple regression was adopted for data analysis. The alternative sources of cooking energy examined were wood fuel, charcoal, kerosene, electricity, solar and liquefied petroleum gas. The findings revealed that price, economic status, household size, and preference have significant effect on sources of cooking energy. However, social background revealed a negative and insignificant effect on sources of cooking energy. The study concluded that the most used alternative source for cooking is liquefied petroleum gas in Ekiti State, Nigeria. It further displayed that the most used alternative source of cooking in rural areas is Kerosene and in the urban areas, the most used alternative sources of cooking is liquefied petroleum gas. It is suggested that the government should ensure prompt availability of alternative sources of cooking energy such as liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene, and electricity for the populace of Ekiti State and Government should discourage deforestation in Ekiti State so as to make woods available as source for cooking energy in the state