Business electricity use in Hounslow
Businesses and other organisations in Hounslow used 816 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 8,449 business meters. That is 16.6% less than in 2012, and 3.4% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Hounslow is number 9 of 33 council areas in London by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Hounslow in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 816 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -16.6% |
| Change since 2023 | -3.4% |
| Business electricity meters | 8,449 |
| Average use per business meter | 96,554 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in London | 9 of 33 |
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 Hounslow 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 London
- Westminster: 2,724 GWh
- Tower Hamlets: 1,922 GWh
- City of London: 1,526 GWh
- Hillingdon: 1,497 GWh
- Camden: 1,133 GWh
- Newham: 940 GWh
- Ealing: 909 GWh
- Kensington and Chelsea: 849 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Hounslow use?
Non-domestic users in Hounslow used 816 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 8,449 meters, an average of 96,554 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Hounslow rising or falling?
It is 16.6% less than in 2012 and 3.4% 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 Hounslow 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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