Business electricity use in Leicester
Businesses and other organisations in Leicester used 766 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 12,381 business meters. That is 25.3% less than in 2012, and 1.3% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Leicester is number 3 of 35 council areas in the East Midlands by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Leicester in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 766 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -25.3% |
| Change since 2023 | -1.3% |
| Business electricity meters | 12,381 |
| Average use per business meter | 61,907 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the East Midlands | 3 of 35 |
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 Leicester 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 East Midlands
- West Northamptonshire: 992 GWh
- North Northamptonshire: 991 GWh
- Nottingham: 673 GWh
- Derby: 591 GWh
- High Peak: 556 GWh
- East Lindsey: 401 GWh
- North West Leicestershire: 393 GWh
- Charnwood: 389 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Leicester use?
Non-domestic users in Leicester used 766 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 12,381 meters, an average of 61,907 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Leicester rising or falling?
It is 25.3% less than in 2012 and 1.3% 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 Leicester 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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