Business electricity use in Glasgow City
Businesses and other organisations in Glasgow City used 1,500 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 22,805 business meters. That is 25.2% less than in 2015, and 2.4% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Glasgow City is number 1 of 32 council areas in Scotland by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Glasgow City in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 1,500 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2015 | -25.2% |
| Change since 2023 | -2.4% |
| Business electricity meters | 22,805 |
| Average use per business meter | 65,779 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in Scotland | 1 of 32 |
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 Glasgow City 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 Scotland
- City of Edinburgh: 1,224 GWh
- Highland: 848 GWh
- Fife: 814 GWh
- North Lanarkshire: 696 GWh
- Aberdeenshire: 614 GWh
- Aberdeen City: 569 GWh
- South Lanarkshire: 494 GWh
- Dumfries and Galloway: 438 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Glasgow City use?
Non-domestic users in Glasgow City used 1,500 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 22,805 meters, an average of 65,779 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Glasgow City rising or falling?
It is 25.2% less than in 2015 and 2.4% 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 Glasgow City 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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