Business electricity use in Wolverhampton
Businesses and other organisations in Wolverhampton used 507 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 8,302 business meters. That is 16.2% less than in 2012, and 1.5% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Wolverhampton is number 7 of 30 council areas in the West Midlands by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Wolverhampton in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 507 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -16.2% |
| Change since 2023 | -1.5% |
| Business electricity meters | 8,302 |
| Average use per business meter | 61,117 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in the West Midlands | 7 of 30 |
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 Wolverhampton 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 West Midlands
- Birmingham: 2,242 GWh
- Shropshire: 731 GWh
- Coventry: 687 GWh
- Sandwell: 677 GWh
- Solihull: 574 GWh
- Herefordshire, County of: 510 GWh
- Telford and Wrekin: 497 GWh
- Stoke-on-Trent: 491 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Wolverhampton use?
Non-domestic users in Wolverhampton used 507 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 8,302 meters, an average of 61,117 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Wolverhampton rising or falling?
It is 16.2% less than in 2012 and 1.5% 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 Wolverhampton 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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