Energy prices in Plymouth 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth household actually uses (2,325 kWh of electricity and 6,715 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,473 a year (£123 a month). Locally, homes not on the gas grid is 8.7% (Great Britain: 16.0%) and solar installations per 1,000 households is 83.0 (Great Britain: 68.1).
Energy in Plymouth: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Plymouth household actually uses
£1,473/yr (£123/month)
2,325 kWh electricity (£821) + 6,715 kWh gas (£652, for homes on the gas grid) on South Western England cap rates — £273 less than the South Western England typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,325 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
6,715 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
8.7%
Below Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
83.0
9,509 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
161.7
440 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
10.5%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
52.7%
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 Plymouth
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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth shares its rates with every other town in South Western England, including Bristol, Exeter, Bath, Torquay, Taunton, Truro and Weston-super-Mare.
How Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
The cap figures above are the most a Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
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 Plymouth (2,325 kWh a year), the estimate is £821 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth (6,715 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £652 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Plymouth?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the electricity network in Plymouth. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Plymouth than Cardiff?
A typical household in Plymouth (South Western England) would pay an estimated £1,746 a year, compared with £1,744 in Cardiff (Southern Wales) — £2 more than Cardiff, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,473 a year in Plymouth (Plymouth) and £1,693 in Cardiff (Cardiff).
How many homes in Plymouth have solar panels?
Plymouth had 9,509 solar panel installations — 83.0 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).