Business electricity use in Calderdale
Businesses and other organisations in Calderdale used 395 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 7,091 business meters. That is 19.5% less than in 2012, and 0.9% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Calderdale is number 15 of 15 council areas in Yorkshire and the Humber by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Calderdale in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 395 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -19.5% |
| Change since 2023 | -0.9% |
| Business electricity meters | 7,091 |
| Average use per business meter | 55,694 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in Yorkshire and the Humber | 15 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 Calderdale 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
- Bradford: 823 GWh
- Doncaster: 726 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Calderdale use?
Non-domestic users in Calderdale used 395 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 7,091 meters, an average of 55,694 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Calderdale rising or falling?
It is 19.5% less than in 2012 and 0.9% 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 Calderdale 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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