Business electricity use in Torbay
Businesses and other organisations in Torbay used 190 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 5,732 business meters. That is 16.2% less than in 2012, and 1.0% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Torbay is number 23 of 27 council areas in the South West by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Torbay in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 190 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -16.2% |
| Change since 2023 | -1.0% |
| Business electricity meters | 5,732 |
| Average use per business meter | 33,073 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the South West | 23 of 27 |
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 Torbay 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
- Wiltshire: 1,314 GWh
- Somerset: 1,261 GWh
- Cornwall: 1,163 GWh
- Bristol, City of: 994 GWh
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 677 GWh
- South Gloucestershire: 676 GWh
- Dorset: 670 GWh
- Swindon: 560 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Torbay use?
Non-domestic users in Torbay used 190 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 5,732 meters, an average of 33,073 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Torbay rising or falling?
It is 16.2% less than in 2012 and 1.0% 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 Torbay 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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