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First 'pounds for pylons' energy bill discount sites revealed

First 'pounds for pylons' energy bill discount sites revealed
BBC Business Tuesday 11 August 2026, 23:03 UTC 1 min read
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Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
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