Business electricity use in Castle Point
Businesses and other organisations in Castle Point used 76.7 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 2,211 business meters. That is 18.4% less than in 2012, and 0.1% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Castle Point is number 45 of 45 council areas in the East of England by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Castle Point in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 76.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -18.4% |
| Change since 2023 | +0.1% |
| Business electricity meters | 2,211 |
| Average use per business meter | 34,684 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the East of England | 45 of 45 |
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 Castle Point 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 the East of England
- Thurrock: 602 GWh
- East Suffolk: 599 GWh
- Peterborough: 575 GWh
- Cambridge: 567 GWh
- Central Bedfordshire: 545 GWh
- West Suffolk: 520 GWh
- Dacorum: 487 GWh
- South Cambridgeshire: 466 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Castle Point use?
Non-domestic users in Castle Point used 76.7 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 2,211 meters, an average of 34,684 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Castle Point rising or falling?
It is 18.4% less than in 2012 and 0.1% more 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 Castle Point 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.
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Get quotes in now, before you are moved onto out-of-contract rates.
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