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Business electricity use in Somerset

Businesses and other organisations in Somerset used 1,261 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 28,121 business meters. That is 16.8% less than in 2015, and 0.1% more than in 2023.

  • Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
  • Somerset is number 2 of 27 council areas in the South West by business electricity use
  • Free business energy quotes for firms in the area

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Somerset in figures

Business electricity use, 20241,261 GWh
Change since 2015-16.8%
Change since 2023+0.1%
Business electricity meters28,121
Average use per business meter44,859 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh)
Rank in the South West2 of 27
Business electricity use in Somerset, GWh a year, 2015 to 2024
1,5152015
1,3822016
1,4242017
1,4222018
1,3922019
1,2522020
1,2952021
1,2722022
1,2602023
1,2612024

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 Somerset 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 West

Business electricity use in every council area

Questions businesses ask

How much electricity do businesses in Somerset use?

Non-domestic users in Somerset used 1,261 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 28,121 meters, an average of 44,859 kWh per meter.

Is business electricity use in Somerset rising or falling?

It is 16.8% less than in 2015 and 0.1% 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 Somerset 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.

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