UK reveals ‘pylon project’ that could save you up to £2,500 in electricity bills

Households living near pylons could save on energy bills

Thousands of households are eligible for the discounted energy bills, however it does come with one condition.

Households within 500 metres of the new pylons could save up to £2,500 in bills over the next 10 years.

As unveiled today, the scope of the project is set to begin at the start of the new year.

From the Scottish Highlands to Brighton and Hove, thousands of households could benefit from the government project by hosting pylons near their homes. 

“Upgrading Britain’s electricity grid is a vital part of how we deliver secure, homegrown energy and unlock economic growth across the country,” said Energy Minister, Michael Shanks.

“It is a moment of national renewal, upgrading what was built largely in the 1960s for the modern age to bring down electricity bills for households across the country.

“It’s vital we build again as a country and we are determined those communities which host pylons should benefit.”

Shanks added that this is “why we’re bringing down the energy bills of those hosting this vital national infrastructure.”

This is part of a larger plan to bring bills down, following the government action to cut VAT on electricity.

It is expected that "hundreds of thousands of homes” will benefit from the scheme from the total 43 pylons.

While some households may need to apply for the energy bill grant, a majority of those will receive discounts automatically.

The idea is that households within the scheme will receive a discount on their electricity bill every 6 months.

List of locations where you could be eligible for electricity discount

See if you fall under the planned locations where the pylons are set to be installed.

England

- Bramford–Twinstead - East Anglia

- Brinsworth–High Marnham - Yorkshire & Midlands

- Chesterfield–Willington - Midlands

- Eastern Green Link 3 - East

- Eastern Green Link 4 - East

- Grimsby–Walpole - Yorkshire & East

- North Humber–High Marnham - Midlands

- North London Reinforcement - London & South

- Norwich–Tilbury - East Anglia & East

- Sea Link - East Anglia

Wales

- Pentir–Trawsfynydd - North

Scotland

- Banniskirk Hub - North

- Beauly–Peterhead - North & North East

- Bingally - North

- Branxton - South East

- Broadford - West

- Cambushinnie - North & Central

- Carnaig - North

- Chirmorie - South West

- Coalburn - Central

- Crarae - West

- Creag Dhubh–Dalmally - West

- Denny–Wishaw - Central & South

- Edinbane - West

- Emmock - North East

- Eastern Subsea Link - East

- Fort Augustus - North

- Gala North–Harker - Scottish Borders

- Greens (New Deer 2) - North East

- Hurlie - North East

- Kincardine North - East

- Kincardine North–Tealing - East

- Kincardine North–Wishaw - Central & East

- Kintore–Tealing - North East

- Lewis Hub - West

- Mark Hill - South West

- Netherton Hub - North East

- New Fanellan - North

- Sanquhar - South

- Skye - West

- Spittal–Loch Buidhe–Beauly - North & North West

- Stranoch - South West

- Tealing–Westfield - Central & East

“Scotland is playing a central role in the UK’s energy transition,” said Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander.

“It is only right that local families living alongside new pylons see real, direct savings on their electricity bills.

“These projects are essential for energy security and lower bills, and the communities hosting key infrastructure for this long-awaited grid upgrade deserve cheaper energy in return.

“I encourage households across Scotland living near these new or upgraded sites to check if they qualify for a discount.”

The Bill Discounts Scheme will be administered by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem).

With the first payments taking place in the first half of 2027, see if you are eligible for a discount on your electricity bill.