Energy prices in Nottingham 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Nottingham is in Ofgem's East Midlands 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 Nottingham household pays about £1,672 a year (£139 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes East Midlands the cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £52 less than the GB average. Its electricity standing charge of 51.45p a day is the 4th cheapest. Based on what a typical Nottingham household actually uses (2,401 kWh of electricity and 9,497 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,647 a year (£137 a month). Locally, households in fuel poverty is 12.9% (England: 9.9%) and solar installations per 1,000 households is 84.1 (Great Britain: 68.1).
Energy in Nottingham: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Nottingham household actually uses
£1,647/yr (£137/month)
2,401 kWh electricity (£797) + 9,497 kWh gas (£850, for homes on the gas grid) on East Midlands cap rates — £25 less than the East Midlands typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,401 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
9,497 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
18.4%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
84.1
10,500 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
154.3
511 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
12.9%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
53.0%
In line with 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 Nottingham
Estimated monthly bill
£139
Estimated annual bill
£1,672
vs GB average
−£52
Estimates based on the East Midlands region's rates, not measured Nottingham 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 £822/yr, gas £850/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: East Midlands
Network operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Nottingham shares its rates with every other town in East Midlands, including Leicester, Derby, Lincoln, Northampton, Mansfield and Loughborough.
How Nottingham compares
| Measure | East Midlands | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,672/yr | cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 25.36p/kWh | cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 51.45p/day | 4th cheapest |
A typical Nottingham bill is an estimated £52 less than the GB average (£1,724), and East Midlands is the cheapest region in Great Britain.
Paying less than the cap in Nottingham
The cap figures above are the most a Nottingham 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 East Midlands 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 Nottingham?
Based on Ofgem's East Midlands cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (25.36p/kWh and 51.45p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £822 a year for electricity, about £68 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Nottingham (2,401 kWh a year), the estimate is £797 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Nottingham?
On the same East Midlands cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £850 a year, about £71 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Nottingham (9,497 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £850 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Nottingham?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the electricity network in Nottingham. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Nottingham than Birmingham?
A typical household in Nottingham (East Midlands) would pay an estimated £1,672 a year, compared with £1,708 in Birmingham (West Midlands) — £36 less than Birmingham, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,647 a year in Nottingham (Nottingham) and £1,860 in Birmingham (Birmingham).
How many homes in Nottingham have solar panels?
Nottingham had 10,500 solar panel installations — 84.1 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).