Business electricity use in Coventry
Businesses and other organisations in Coventry used 687 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 10,797 business meters. That is 15.2% less than in 2012, and 1.1% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Coventry is number 3 of 30 council areas in the West Midlands by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Coventry in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 687 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -15.2% |
| Change since 2023 | +1.1% |
| Business electricity meters | 10,797 |
| Average use per business meter | 63,653 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the West Midlands | 3 of 30 |
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 Coventry 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 West Midlands
- Birmingham: 2,242 GWh
- Shropshire: 731 GWh
- Sandwell: 677 GWh
- Solihull: 574 GWh
- Herefordshire, County of: 510 GWh
- Wolverhampton: 507 GWh
- Telford and Wrekin: 497 GWh
- Stoke-on-Trent: 491 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Coventry use?
Non-domestic users in Coventry used 687 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 10,797 meters, an average of 63,653 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Coventry rising or falling?
It is 15.2% less than in 2012 and 1.1% 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 Coventry 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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