Business electricity use in Mid Devon
Businesses and other organisations in Mid Devon used 180 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 4,714 business meters. That is 3.3% less than in 2012, and 2.9% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Mid Devon is number 24 of 27 council areas in the South West by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Mid Devon in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 180 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -3.3% |
| Change since 2023 | -2.9% |
| Business electricity meters | 4,714 |
| Average use per business meter | 38,243 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the South West | 24 of 27 |
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 Mid Devon 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 South West
- Wiltshire: 1,314 GWh
- Somerset: 1,261 GWh
- Cornwall: 1,163 GWh
- Bristol, City of: 994 GWh
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 677 GWh
- South Gloucestershire: 676 GWh
- Dorset: 670 GWh
- Swindon: 560 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Mid Devon use?
Non-domestic users in Mid Devon used 180 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 4,714 meters, an average of 38,243 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Mid Devon rising or falling?
It is 3.3% less than in 2012 and 2.9% 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 Mid Devon 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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