Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills. Source: BBC News
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First ‘pounds for pylons’ energy bill discount sites revealed
Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills. Source: BBC News