Business electricity use in Cardiff
Businesses and other organisations in Cardiff used 895 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 12,127 business meters. That is 19.6% less than in 2012, and 0.9% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Cardiff is number 1 of 22 council areas in Wales by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Cardiff in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 895 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -19.6% |
| Change since 2023 | -0.9% |
| Business electricity meters | 12,127 |
| Average use per business meter | 73,787 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in Wales | 1 of 22 |
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 Cardiff 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 Wales
- Neath Port Talbot: 879 GWh
- Newport: 779 GWh
- Flintshire: 658 GWh
- Wrexham: 542 GWh
- Pembrokeshire: 537 GWh
- Carmarthenshire: 528 GWh
- Swansea: 474 GWh
- Rhondda Cynon Taf: 337 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Cardiff use?
Non-domestic users in Cardiff used 895 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 12,127 meters, an average of 73,787 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Cardiff rising or falling?
It is 19.6% 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 Cardiff 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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