Business electricity use in North East Derbyshire
Businesses and other organisations in North East Derbyshire used 233 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 3,037 business meters. That is 8.7% more than in 2012, and 4.6% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- North East Derbyshire is number 19 of 35 council areas in the East Midlands by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
North East Derbyshire in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 233 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | +8.7% |
| Change since 2023 | -4.6% |
| Business electricity meters | 3,037 |
| Average use per business meter | 76,651 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the East Midlands | 19 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 North East Derbyshire 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
- Leicester: 766 GWh
- Nottingham: 673 GWh
- Derby: 591 GWh
- High Peak: 556 GWh
- East Lindsey: 401 GWh
- North West Leicestershire: 393 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in North East Derbyshire use?
Non-domestic users in North East Derbyshire used 233 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 3,037 meters, an average of 76,651 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in North East Derbyshire rising or falling?
It is 8.7% more than in 2012 and 4.6% 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 North East Derbyshire 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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Get quotes in now, before you are moved onto out-of-contract rates.
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