Business electricity use in Watford
Businesses and other organisations in Watford used 245 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 3,680 business meters. That is 30.1% less than in 2012, and 5.1% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Watford is number 22 of 45 council areas in the East of England by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Watford in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 245 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -30.1% |
| Change since 2023 | -5.1% |
| Business electricity meters | 3,680 |
| Average use per business meter | 66,612 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the East of England | 22 of 45 |
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 Watford 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 East of England
- Thurrock: 602 GWh
- East Suffolk: 599 GWh
- Peterborough: 575 GWh
- Cambridge: 567 GWh
- Central Bedfordshire: 545 GWh
- West Suffolk: 520 GWh
- Dacorum: 487 GWh
- South Cambridgeshire: 466 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Watford use?
Non-domestic users in Watford used 245 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 3,680 meters, an average of 66,612 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Watford rising or falling?
It is 30.1% less than in 2012 and 5.1% 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 Watford 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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