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Scots Living Near New Pylons Would Get £250 a Year Off Household Bills for 10 Years Under UK Government Plans

UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 7 – Households within 500 metres of new pylons can save up to £2,500 over 10 years as part of government efforts to support energy infrastructure expansion and clean energy goals.

  • Certain households near new pylons will receive £250 a year off their energy bills for ten years, benefiting up to 400,000 households according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero .
  • The payments will total £2,500, provided as £125 rebates every six months for those living within 500 meters of new infrastructure.
  • Minister for energy consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh emphasized that communities hosting pylons should benefit directly from these developments.
  • Ofgem plans to implement compensation rules for consumers facing delays in smart meter installations, aimed at improving service standards in the energy sector.
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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