Local communities should ‘share the benefits’ of taking on the burden of power infrastructure, housing minister says ...

Under the proposals, households 500m away from pylons or electricity substations will save up to £2,500 on their energy bills ...

"So we're making that commitment - £250-a-year if you are near those pylons. "We think that's a fair balance between people who are making that commitment to the country... they should be ...

“So we're making that commitment, £250 a year if you are near those pylons. So we think that's a fair balance between people who are making that commitment to the country themselves, well they ...

The cost of reducing energy bills for people who live near pylons will be paid for by increasing average annual bills across ...

The bill discounts for homes near pylons will be funded by electricity suppliers, but those costs are expected to be passed ...

THE UK government is attempting to dangle a carrot of incentive to those who live near proposed pylon developments, saying ...

Alex Norris says communities need to "share the benefits" of the UK's move towards clean energy - as the government announces an overhaul of the planning system to speed up house building.