People living near new pylons in Great Britain could get £250 a year off energy bills
by Jasper Jolly and Peter Walker from on (#6VT9E)
Government hopes to avoid backlash against upgrade of infrastructure as it tries to grow UK economy
People living near power cables could receive 250 a year off their energy bills as the UK government hopes to speed up construction of infrastructure vital to the transition away from fossil fuels.
Households within half a kilometre of new or upgraded power infrastructure could receive up to 2,500 over 10 years under Labour government plans that aim to prevent a backlash against increased building of pylons and substations.
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