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Households near new power pylons will get £250 off energy bills

12 August 2026 · in 80 words

Households near new power pylons will get £250 off energy bills

Around 40 areas will see locals get discounts for hosting new power infrastructure. The government will automatically give households within 500 metres of new grid projects a £250 yearly saving from next year. Upgrading Britain's electricity networks is part of a plan, with grid companies spending up to £77 billion over five years.

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