Business electricity use in Kensington and Chelsea
Businesses and other organisations in Kensington and Chelsea used 849 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 17,941 business meters. That is 23.8% less than in 2012, and 5.7% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Kensington and Chelsea is number 8 of 33 council areas in London by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Kensington and Chelsea in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 849 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -23.8% |
| Change since 2023 | -5.7% |
| Business electricity meters | 17,941 |
| Average use per business meter | 47,338 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in London | 8 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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
- Hounslow: 816 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Kensington and Chelsea use?
Non-domestic users in Kensington and Chelsea used 849 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 17,941 meters, an average of 47,338 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Kensington and Chelsea rising or falling?
It is 23.8% less than in 2012 and 5.7% 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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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