Business electricity use in Dorset
Businesses and other organisations in Dorset used 670 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 20,510 business meters. That is 26.2% less than in 2015, and 0.6% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Dorset is number 7 of 27 council areas in the South West by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Dorset in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 670 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2015 | -26.2% |
| Change since 2023 | +0.6% |
| Business electricity meters | 20,510 |
| Average use per business meter | 32,661 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the South West | 7 of 27 |
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 Dorset 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 South West
- Wiltshire: 1,314 GWh
- Somerset: 1,261 GWh
- Cornwall: 1,163 GWh
- Bristol, City of: 994 GWh
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 677 GWh
- South Gloucestershire: 676 GWh
- Swindon: 560 GWh
- Plymouth: 430 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Dorset use?
Non-domestic users in Dorset used 670 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 20,510 meters, an average of 32,661 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Dorset rising or falling?
It is 26.2% less than in 2015 and 0.6% 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 Dorset 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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