Business electricity use in Highland
Businesses and other organisations in Highland used 848 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 16,164 business meters. That is 7.0% less than in 2012, and 2.2% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Highland is number 3 of 32 council areas in Scotland by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Highland in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 848 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -7.0% |
| Change since 2023 | +2.2% |
| Business electricity meters | 16,164 |
| Average use per business meter | 52,492 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in Scotland | 3 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 Highland 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
- Glasgow City: 1,500 GWh
- City of Edinburgh: 1,224 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 Highland use?
Non-domestic users in Highland used 848 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 16,164 meters, an average of 52,492 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Highland rising or falling?
It is 7.0% less than in 2012 and 2.2% 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 Highland 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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