Business electricity use in Merthyr Tydfil
Businesses and other organisations in Merthyr Tydfil used 104 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 1,705 business meters. That is 20.9% less than in 2012, and 1.6% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Merthyr Tydfil is number 22 of 22 council areas in Wales by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Merthyr Tydfil in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 104 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -20.9% |
| Change since 2023 | +1.6% |
| Business electricity meters | 1,705 |
| Average use per business meter | 61,241 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in Wales | 22 of 22 |
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 Merthyr Tydfil 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 Wales
- Cardiff: 895 GWh
- Neath Port Talbot: 879 GWh
- Newport: 779 GWh
- Flintshire: 658 GWh
- Wrexham: 542 GWh
- Pembrokeshire: 537 GWh
- Carmarthenshire: 528 GWh
- Swansea: 474 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Merthyr Tydfil use?
Non-domestic users in Merthyr Tydfil used 104 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 1,705 meters, an average of 61,241 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Merthyr Tydfil rising or falling?
It is 20.9% less than in 2012 and 1.6% 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 Merthyr Tydfil 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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