Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed

Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

Households near new pylons could get £2,500 off energy bills. See the full list of 43 projects and areas expected to qualify from 2027.

Up to 160,000 households are expected to eventually benefit from the scheme

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