Business electricity use in Swansea
Businesses and other organisations in Swansea used 474 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 7,905 business meters. That is 20.0% less than in 2012, and 0.0% more than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Swansea is number 8 of 22 council areas in Wales by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Swansea in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 474 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -20.0% |
| Change since 2023 | +0.0% |
| Business electricity meters | 7,905 |
| Average use per business meter | 59,965 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in Wales | 8 of 22 |
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 Swansea 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 Wales
- Cardiff: 895 GWh
- Neath Port Talbot: 879 GWh
- Newport: 779 GWh
- Flintshire: 658 GWh
- Wrexham: 542 GWh
- Pembrokeshire: 537 GWh
- Carmarthenshire: 528 GWh
- Rhondda Cynon Taf: 337 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Swansea use?
Non-domestic users in Swansea used 474 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 7,905 meters, an average of 59,965 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Swansea rising or falling?
It is 20.0% less than in 2012 and 0.0% 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 Swansea 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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