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Business electricity use in Wakefield

Businesses and other organisations in Wakefield used 1,026 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 10,281 business meters. That is 4.0% less than in 2012, and 1.4% less than in 2023.

  • Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
  • Wakefield is number 4 of 15 council areas in Yorkshire and the Humber by business electricity use
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Wakefield in figures

Business electricity use, 20241,026 GWh
Change since 2012-4.0%
Change since 2023-1.4%
Business electricity meters10,281
Average use per business meter99,819 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh)
Rank in Yorkshire and the Humber4 of 15
Business electricity use in Wakefield, GWh a year, 2012 to 2024
1,0692012
1,1142013
1,1252014
1,1522015
1,1402016
1,1422017
1,1592018
1,1472019
1,0662020
1,0942021
1,0752022
1,0412023
1,0262024

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 Wakefield 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.

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Questions businesses ask

How much electricity do businesses in Wakefield use?

Non-domestic users in Wakefield used 1,026 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 10,281 meters, an average of 99,819 kWh per meter.

Is business electricity use in Wakefield rising or falling?

It is 4.0% less than in 2012 and 1.4% 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 Wakefield 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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