Energy prices in Exeter 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Exeter is in Ofgem's South Western England region, where the local electricity network is run by National Grid Electricity Distribution. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Exeter household pays about £1,746 a year (£145 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes South Western England the 2nd most expensive of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £22 more than the GB average and £74 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 55.58p a day is the 6th most expensive. Based on what a typical Exeter household actually uses (2,269 kWh of electricity and 7,529 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,524 a year (£127 a month). Locally, solar installations per 1,000 households is 112.6 (Great Britain: 68.1) and public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 259.4 (UK: 174.9).
Energy in Exeter: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Exeter household actually uses
£1,524/yr (£127/month)
2,269 kWh electricity (£806) + 7,529 kWh gas (£718, for homes on the gas grid) on South Western England cap rates — £221 less than the South Western England typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,269 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
7,529 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
18.5%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
112.6
5,911 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
259.4
359 public chargers
Above UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
9.7%
In line with England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
58.6%
Above England (53.3%)
Sources: DESNZ, Subnational electricity consumption statistics (2024); DESNZ, Subnational gas consumption statistics (weather-corrected) (2024); DESNZ, Subnational estimates of properties not connected to the gas network (2024); DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations) (End of 2025); Department for Transport, Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics (table EVCI0102) (1 July 2026); DESNZ, Sub-regional fuel poverty data 2026 (LILEE measure) (2024); ONS, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C or above, England and Wales (Up to March 2025).
Average gas and electricity bill in Exeter
Estimated monthly bill
£145
Estimated annual bill
£1,746
vs GB average
+£22
Estimates based on the South Western England region's rates, not measured Exeter bills: Ofgem's capped Direct Debit rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 × Ofgem's typical use of 2,500 kWh electricity and 9,500 kWh gas a year. Electricity £867/yr, gas £878/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: South Western England
Network operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Exeter shares its rates with every other town in South Western England, including Bristol, Plymouth, Bath, Torquay, Taunton, Truro and Weston-super-Mare.
How Exeter compares
| Measure | South Western England | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,746/yr | 2nd most expensive |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.58p/kWh | 5th most expensive |
| Electricity standing charge | 55.58p/day | 6th most expensive |
A typical Exeter bill is an estimated £22 more than the GB average (£1,724) and £74 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Exeter
The cap figures above are the most a Exeter supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff. A fixed deal priced below these rates is the way to pay less: compare its unit rate and standing charge with the South Western England figures, and check exit fees. Our switching guide covers the steps.
Work out my own billFrequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Exeter?
Based on Ofgem's South Western England cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.58p/kWh and 55.58p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £867 a year for electricity, about £72 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Exeter (2,269 kWh a year), the estimate is £806 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Exeter?
On the same South Western England cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £878 a year, about £73 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Exeter (7,529 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £718 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Exeter?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the electricity network in Exeter. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Exeter than Southampton?
A typical household in Exeter (South Western England) would pay an estimated £1,746 a year, compared with £1,719 in Southampton (Southern England) — £27 more than Southampton, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,524 a year in Exeter (Exeter) and £1,650 in Southampton (Southampton).
How many homes in Exeter have solar panels?
Exeter had 5,911 solar panel installations — 112.6 per 1,000 households, above the Great Britain figure of 68.1 (DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations), End of 2025).