Thousands to get money off electricity bills for living near pylons

The UK government is introducing electricity bill discounts for households located within 500 metres of new power pylons. Residents near over 40 grid upgrade projects across Great Britain, including the North London Reinforcement and Scotland's Emmock substation, will receive £250 annually. This support, totalling £2,500 over ten years, compensates those hosting vital infrastructure necessary for the transition from fossil fuels. These payments, issued every six months, support the biggest electricity grid upgrade since the 1960s.