The UK government plans to offer households living within 500 meters of new pylons discounts of up to £2,500 over ten years, as part of its strategy to enhance energy infrastructure and facilitate clean energy development. This initiative, effective from 2026, aims to reduce local opposition to new pylons, particularly in regions like Norfolk and Suffolk, where such projects have faced backlash. The forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill will also outline how developers can support local community projects to balance the impact of infrastructure development, further incentivizing cooperation and promoting economic growth.
Households within 500m of new pylons in Great Britain will receive discounts on energy bills as part of government plans to improve energy infrastructure.
The government aims to incentivize communities living near new pylons to mitigate opposition while also facilitating the delivery of clean energy targets.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will simplify the planning process, aimed at speeding up infrastructure construction and promoting economic growth.
Communities hosting transmission infrastructure could receive significant funds for local projects, enhancing benefits to those affected by new energy developments.
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