Thousands living near new pylons to get £250 off bills

Some households will soon begin receiving £250 a year off their energy bills as the government lays out plans to improve and upgrade Britain's electricity network.

- ALBERT TOTH

Those living near new pylons are set to benefit from the payments over 10 years, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed. This will add up to £2,500 saved over the course of the scheme.

The discount will come in the form of a £125 rebate every six months for those living within 500 metres of a new or upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure. It will be assigned to the home and apply to the occupant, so it cannot be transferred if people move to a non-eligible property.

The government says those living in rural communities will likely benefit most from the plan. The East of England and Scotland in particular are earmarked for the most developments in the coming years.