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Business electricity use in West Lothian

Businesses and other organisations in West Lothian used 425 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 5,559 business meters. That is 28.4% less than in 2012, and 1.7% less than in 2023.

  • Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
  • West Lothian is number 10 of 32 council areas in Scotland by business electricity use
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West Lothian in figures

Business electricity use, 2024425 GWh
Change since 2012-28.4%
Change since 2023-1.7%
Business electricity meters5,559
Average use per business meter76,534 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh)
Rank in Scotland10 of 32
Business electricity use in West Lothian, GWh a year, 2012 to 2024
5942012
5682013
5432014
5672015
5392016
5412017
5242018
5022019
4472020
4452021
4442022
4332023
4252024

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 West Lothian 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 West Lothian use?

Non-domestic users in West Lothian used 425 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 5,559 meters, an average of 76,534 kWh per meter.

Is business electricity use in West Lothian rising or falling?

It is 28.4% less than in 2012 and 1.7% 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 West Lothian cut its electricity costs?

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