Scheme Design for Bill Discounts for Transmission Network Infrastructure
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Respond to this consultationSummary
DESNZ consults on bill discount scheme design for residents living near new or significantly upgraded transmission infrastructure. The scheme would provide direct bill reductions to households in defined proximity to transmission projects. Consultation closes on a date not specified in the provided content.
Why it matters
This is redistributive policy — socialising transmission investment costs to fund local compensation rather than addressing why transmission generates local opposition. The scheme treats symptoms of planning resistance without fixing the underlying incentive structure that creates it.
Key facts
- •Bill discount scheme for transmission infrastructure neighbours
- •Covers new and significantly upgraded transmission assets
- •Direct bill reductions mechanism
Areas affected
Related programmes
Memo
This consultation requests views on scheme design for a bill discount scheme to directly benefit people living close to new and significantly upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure.