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Policy Paper Published 10 Mar 2025 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ↗ View on GOV.UK

Electricity transmission infrastructure: proposed bill discount scheme

Government proposals to introduce a new electricity bill discount scheme for communities living nearest to new electricity transmission infrastructure.

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The bill discount scheme is a new proposed monetary benefit which aims to ensure that those living closest to new electricity transmission infrastructure across Great Britain can directly benefit from it. This is in recognition of the wider societal benefits of cheaper, more secure and low-carbon energy that this infrastructure brings.

This document provides details on the policy background and justification for the scheme, along with its aims and objectives. It also provides details on scheme design.