Business electricity use in Reading
Businesses and other organisations in Reading used 417 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 6,311 business meters. That is 19.8% less than in 2012, and 0.7% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Reading is number 13 of 64 council areas in the South East by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Reading in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 417 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -19.8% |
| Change since 2023 | +0.7% |
| Business electricity meters | 6,311 |
| Average use per business meter | 66,108 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the South East | 13 of 64 |
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 Reading 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 East
- Slough: 1,786 GWh
- Buckinghamshire: 959 GWh
- Milton Keynes: 840 GWh
- Oxford: 547 GWh
- West Berkshire: 513 GWh
- Vale of White Horse: 475 GWh
- Southampton: 473 GWh
- Portsmouth: 466 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Reading use?
Non-domestic users in Reading used 417 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 6,311 meters, an average of 66,108 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Reading rising or falling?
It is 19.8% less than in 2012 and 0.7% 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 Reading 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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