Tory pledge to review pylons could lead to energy bill hike, say experts
by Kiran Stacey and Helena Horton from on (#6NQVA)
Climate experts and ministers say burying electricity cables could cost 10 times more than pylons
Energy and climate experts have hit out at Conservative plans to hold a review into electricity pylons, saying the manifesto pledge could increase energy bills and make it harder to reach net zero.
Industry sources and climate action groups have criticised the Tories over the party's manifesto commitment to hold a rapid review" of overhead pylons, which it announced amid mounting pressure from anti-pylon activists in rural areas.
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