Business electricity prices
Business electricity is priced individually for each meter, so there is no single price list. The benchmarks below show what UK businesses of different sizes typically pay, and give you a reference point before you compare quotes.
Average electricity rates by business size
| Business size | Annual usage | Unit rate | Standing charge | Typical annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro business | Up to 5,000 kWh | 29.4p | 68p/day | £1,720 |
| Small business | 5,000 – 15,000 kWh | 27.8p | 74p/day | £3,450 |
| Small/medium | 15,000 – 30,000 kWh | 26.5p | 81p/day | £6,250 |
| Medium business | 30,000 – 65,000 kWh | 25.1p | 96p/day | £12,300 |
| Large business | 65,000 – 150,000 kWh | 24.0p | £1.40/day | £26,400 |
Market benchmarks, September 2026. Excludes VAT. Rates include the Climate Change Levy where applicable.
Electricity prices by region
Network charges vary across the fourteen GB distribution regions, so two identical businesses in different areas can be quoted different rates.
London27.9p / kWh
South East28.4p / kWh
South West29.1p / kWh
East England27.6p / kWh
West Midlands27.4p / kWh
East Midlands27.1p / kWh
North West27.8p / kWh
Yorkshire27.2p / kWh
North East27.5p / kWh
Wales29.3p / kWh
Southern Scotland28.2p / kWh
Northern Scotland29.6p / kWh
What makes up your bill
- Unit rate for every kWh you consume
- Daily standing charge covering network and metering costs
- Climate Change Levy of 0.847p per kWh
- VAT, usually 20% (5% for low usage or qualifying premises)
What you need to compare
- Your postcode and business type
- A recent bill showing annual kWh or monthly spend
- Your MPAN (found on your electricity bill)
- Your current contract end date
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