Households living near new electricity pylons to receive £2,500 in bill discounts
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Households living near new electricity pylons to receive £2,500 in bill discounts

12 Aug 2026 · Originally published 12 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Scottish households located near new pylons to get £2,500 off electricity bills
The UK Government is launching a scheme to provide £2,500 in electricity bill discounts to households located within 500 metres of new or upgraded pylon projects. With two-thirds of the initial 43 projects based in Scotland, the initiative aims to ensure communities hosting essential grid infrastructure see a direct financial benefit.
Source: STV News National
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