Business electricity use in Northumberland
Businesses and other organisations in Northumberland used 949 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 13,893 business meters. That is 3.4% more than in 2012, and 6.2% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Northumberland is number 2 of 12 council areas in the North East by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Northumberland in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 949 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | +3.4% |
| Change since 2023 | +6.2% |
| Business electricity meters | 13,893 |
| Average use per business meter | 68,306 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the North East | 2 of 12 |
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 Northumberland 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 North East
- County Durham: 1,041 GWh
- Stockton-on-Tees: 736 GWh
- Sunderland: 650 GWh
- Newcastle upon Tyne: 619 GWh
- Redcar and Cleveland: 564 GWh
- Gateshead: 471 GWh
- North Tyneside: 441 GWh
- Hartlepool: 274 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Northumberland use?
Non-domestic users in Northumberland used 949 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 13,893 meters, an average of 68,306 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Northumberland rising or falling?
It is 3.4% more than in 2012 and 6.2% 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 Northumberland 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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