UK offers households £250 annual bill discount for living near new power pylons

The UK government will provide up to £250-per-year savings to homes within 500 meters of more than 40 new grid infrastructure projects, part of its largest electricity network upgrade since the 1960s.

First covered Aug 11, 2026 · 4:01 PM PT · 1 article

UK offers households £250 annual bill discount for living near new power pylons — Image via theguardian.com

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3h Guardian Environment Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills — Discounts confirmed near more than 40 locations across Great Britain amid biggest upgrade to electricity grid since 1960s Households living near new power…

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