Electricity bill discount scheme for transmission network infrastructure: expected eligible projects
A list of transmission projects expected to be eligible for the scheme.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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An initial list of transmission infrastructure projects which are expected to be eligible for the Bill Discount Scheme for communities living near new transmission network infrastructure projects.
More projects will be announced as the scheme progresses.
Background
The electricity transmission network is the main system that moves electricity around the country. It carries large amounts of electricity from places where it is made, such as wind farms or power stations, to the areas where people need it. This process often requires pylons and overhead power lines.
Why we need to upgrade the network
Most of Britain’s electricity grid was built in the 1960s and our electricity needs have changed. Upgrading the network will help connect new sources of electricity, strengthen Britain’s energy security, and deliver a more affordable energy system for billpayers.
About the Bill Discount Scheme
The government believes that where communities live close to this vital infrastructure, they should directly benefit from it.
The Bill Discount Scheme is a government scheme that will give eligible households £250 a year off their electricity bills for 10 years. It is for households living within 500 metres of new or significantly upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure, such as pylons.
Payments for eligible projects under the scheme are expected to start in the first half of 2027.
Scheme eligibility
The list of projects should give households some indication of whether they may be eligible for the scheme. Eligibility will begin being confirmed in the first half of 2027 for projects that have started construction.
If you think you are likely to be eligible for the scheme, you do not need to do anything at this stage. Most eligible households will automatically receive the discount so will not need to take any action, even when the scheme goes live.
If any action is required you will receive further information from the government, or Ofgem, as the scheme administrator.