Business electricity use in Colchester
Businesses and other organisations in Colchester used 342 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 6,930 business meters. That is 12.7% less than in 2012, and 1.6% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Colchester is number 14 of 45 council areas in the East of England by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Colchester in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 342 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -12.7% |
| Change since 2023 | -1.6% |
| Business electricity meters | 6,930 |
| Average use per business meter | 49,297 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the East of England | 14 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 Colchester 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 Colchester use?
Non-domestic users in Colchester used 342 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 6,930 meters, an average of 49,297 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Colchester rising or falling?
It is 12.7% less than in 2012 and 1.6% 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 Colchester 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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