Business electricity use in Shropshire
Businesses and other organisations in Shropshire used 731 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 16,355 business meters. That is 16.4% less than in 2012, and 0.7% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Shropshire is number 2 of 30 council areas in the West Midlands by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Shropshire in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 731 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -16.4% |
| Change since 2023 | +0.7% |
| Business electricity meters | 16,355 |
| Average use per business meter | 44,674 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the West Midlands | 2 of 30 |
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 Shropshire 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 West Midlands
- Birmingham: 2,242 GWh
- Coventry: 687 GWh
- Sandwell: 677 GWh
- Solihull: 574 GWh
- Herefordshire, County of: 510 GWh
- Wolverhampton: 507 GWh
- Telford and Wrekin: 497 GWh
- Stoke-on-Trent: 491 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Shropshire use?
Non-domestic users in Shropshire used 731 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 16,355 meters, an average of 44,674 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Shropshire rising or falling?
It is 16.4% 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 Shropshire 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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