Energy Transition

UK to cut bills for those living near pylons to help speed supergrid buildout

Labour government hopes that £250 ($323) a year electricity bill sweetener will sap opposition to transmission lines and pylons

UK Energy minister Ed Miliband has promised to take on the NIMBYs and streamline planning in order to "get clean energy infrastructure built'
UK Energy minister Ed Miliband has promised to take on the NIMBYs and streamline planning in order to "get clean energy infrastructure built'Photo: Lauren Hurley / DESNZ
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Published 10 March 2025, 16:29Updated 10 March 2025, 17:52
UKEd Miliband