People living near new pylons in Great Britain could get £250 a year off energy bills

Government hopes to avoid backlash against upgrade of infrastructure as it tries to grow UK economyPostcode electricity pricing is a minefield for Ed MilibandBusiness live – latest updatesPeople 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. Continue reading...Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei TheGuardian Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei TheGuardian