Business electricity use in Folkestone and Hythe
Businesses and other organisations in Folkestone and Hythe used 200 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 4,858 business meters. That is 22.0% less than in 2012, and 3.6% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Folkestone and Hythe is number 47 of 64 council areas in the South East by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Folkestone and Hythe in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 200 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -22.0% |
| Change since 2023 | -3.6% |
| Business electricity meters | 4,858 |
| Average use per business meter | 41,093 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the South East | 47 of 64 |
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 Folkestone and Hythe 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 East
- Slough: 1,786 GWh
- Buckinghamshire: 959 GWh
- Milton Keynes: 840 GWh
- Oxford: 547 GWh
- West Berkshire: 513 GWh
- Vale of White Horse: 475 GWh
- Southampton: 473 GWh
- Portsmouth: 466 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Folkestone and Hythe use?
Non-domestic users in Folkestone and Hythe used 200 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 4,858 meters, an average of 41,093 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Folkestone and Hythe rising or falling?
It is 22.0% less than in 2012 and 3.6% 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 Folkestone and Hythe 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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