Business electricity use in Bradford
Businesses and other organisations in Bradford used 823 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 15,557 business meters. That is 24.1% less than in 2012, and 2.3% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Bradford is number 7 of 15 council areas in Yorkshire and the Humber by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Bradford in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 823 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -24.1% |
| Change since 2023 | -2.3% |
| Business electricity meters | 15,557 |
| Average use per business meter | 52,902 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in Yorkshire and the Humber | 7 of 15 |
Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, subnational electricity consumption statistics, 2012 to 2024. Non-domestic means businesses and other organisations, including public buildings. Meters are counted in thousands by DESNZ.
What businesses in Bradford pay
Government figures put the average price paid by the smallest businesses at 38.36p per kWh in Q2 2026, including the Climate Change Levy and excluding VAT. See business electricity prices by business size, or get quotes for your own premises using the form above.
Other council areas in Yorkshire and the Humber
- North Yorkshire: 1,862 GWh
- Leeds: 1,733 GWh
- Sheffield: 1,172 GWh
- Wakefield: 1,026 GWh
- East Riding of Yorkshire: 939 GWh
- North Lincolnshire: 825 GWh
- Doncaster: 726 GWh
- Kirklees: 675 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Bradford use?
Non-domestic users in Bradford used 823 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 15,557 meters, an average of 52,902 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Bradford rising or falling?
It is 24.1% less than in 2012 and 2.3% less than in 2023. Changes reflect firms opening, closing or moving, efficiency improvements, and large sites such as factories or data centres.
How can a business in Bradford cut its electricity costs?
Check when your contract ends and compare offers before then, so you are not moved onto out-of-contract rates. Compare the unit rate and standing charge together. An independent consultant can get quotes for you.
Contract ending soon?
Get quotes in now, before you are moved onto out-of-contract rates.
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