Business electricity use in North Yorkshire
Businesses and other organisations in North Yorkshire used 1,862 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 34,518 business meters. That is 8.5% less than in 2015, and 2.7% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- North Yorkshire is number 1 of 15 council areas in Yorkshire and the Humber by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
North Yorkshire in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 1,862 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2015 | -8.5% |
| Change since 2023 | +2.7% |
| Business electricity meters | 34,518 |
| Average use per business meter | 53,946 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in Yorkshire and the Humber | 1 of 15 |
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 Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire and the Humber
- Leeds: 1,733 GWh
- Sheffield: 1,172 GWh
- Wakefield: 1,026 GWh
- East Riding of Yorkshire: 939 GWh
- North Lincolnshire: 825 GWh
- Bradford: 823 GWh
- Doncaster: 726 GWh
- Kirklees: 675 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in North Yorkshire use?
Non-domestic users in North Yorkshire used 1,862 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 34,518 meters, an average of 53,946 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in North Yorkshire rising or falling?
It is 8.5% less than in 2015 and 2.7% 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 North Yorkshire 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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