Business electricity use in Oldham
Businesses and other organisations in Oldham used 361 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 6,182 business meters. That is 19.9% less than in 2012, and 0.4% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Oldham is number 18 of 35 council areas in the North West by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Oldham in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 361 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -19.9% |
| Change since 2023 | -0.4% |
| Business electricity meters | 6,182 |
| Average use per business meter | 58,386 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the North West | 18 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 Oldham 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 West
- Manchester: 1,597 GWh
- Cheshire West and Chester: 1,190 GWh
- Liverpool: 997 GWh
- Cheshire East: 935 GWh
- Trafford: 878 GWh
- Westmorland and Furness: 850 GWh
- Cumberland: 672 GWh
- Wigan: 567 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Oldham use?
Non-domestic users in Oldham used 361 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 6,182 meters, an average of 58,386 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Oldham rising or falling?
It is 19.9% less than in 2012 and 0.4% 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 Oldham 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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