Energy Prices in Taunton 2026
Taunton 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 Taunton 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 Somerset household actually uses (2,628 kWh of electricity and 8,172 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,672 a year (£139 a month). Locally, homes not on the gas grid is 29.5% (Great Britain: 16.0%) and solar installations per 1,000 households is 114.2 (Great Britain: 68.1).
Average gas and electricity bill in Taunton
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 Taunton 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.
Energy in Somerset: the local picture
These figures are for the Somerset council area, which includes Taunton.
Estimate based on what a typical Somerset household actually uses
£1,672/yr (£139/month)
2,628 kWh electricity (£901) + 8,172 kWh gas (£771, for homes on the gas grid) on South Western England cap rates — £74 less than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,628 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
8,172 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
29.5%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
114.2
28,561 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
136.7
804 public chargers
Below UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
10.2%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
53.5%
In line with England (53.3%)
Many homes here aren't on the gas grid and heat with electricity, oil or LPG. Electric heating cost calculator
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).
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 Taunton shares its rates with every other town in South Western England, including Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Bath, Torquay, Truro and Weston-super-Mare.
How Taunton 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 Taunton bill is an estimated £22 more than the GB average (£1,724) and £74 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Energy deals in Taunton
The cap figures above are the most a Taunton supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff. A fixed deal priced below these rates is the way to pay less.
- Check your current rate — compare the unit rate (p/kWh) and standing charge on your bill with the South Western England figures above.
- Compare fixed vs variable — fixed deals lock in your price, variable follow the price cap.
- Look at the whole price, not just the headline rate. Standing charges add up.
- Watch exit fees on fixed tariffs before you switch.
- Switch online — your supply is never interrupted.
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What daily charges cost you over a year.
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Your bill from your own usage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Taunton?
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 Somerset (2,628 kWh a year), the estimate is £901 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Taunton?
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 Somerset (8,172 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £771 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Taunton?
National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the electricity network in Taunton. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Taunton than Cardiff?
A typical household in Taunton (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 £1,672 a year in Taunton (Somerset) and £1,693 in Cardiff (Cardiff).
How many homes in Taunton have solar panels?
Somerset had 28,561 solar panel installations — 114.2 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).