Home > Latest News > Business News > Renewable energy industry welcomes plan for lower bills for people living near new pylons

Renewable energy industry welcomes plan for lower bills for people living near new pylons

Wendy

3/10/2025 10:12:12 AM

Business News

3 mins read

Commenting on the Government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which will be published this week, RenewableUK's Head of Policy James Robottom said:

 

"We welcome the Government’s latest steps to help get Britain building the infrastructure it so desperately needs. It's right that local communities should benefit from hosting new and upgraded pylons, so this guarantee that they will have significantly lower electricity bills is a positive step forward. We recognise the need to bring communities with us as we build the clean energy system of the future by ensuring that they have a tangible stake in it.

 

"This will help to enable the roll-out of much-needed new grid infrastructure at a faster pace, so that we can make the most of the vast amounts of clean power we're producing, by transporting it more efficiently from where it's generated to where it's needed in homes and businesses all over the country. Our switch to an energy system dominated by renewables will also strengthen the UK's energy security by reducing our exposure to volatile international gas markets which caused the recent spike in energy bills, so it's a win-win all round".

Other Articles You Might Like

Wendy

1/31/2024 10:28:43 AM

Shortlist revealed for 2024 HullBID Awards
Businesses in Hull city centre are buzzing with excitement after HullBID announced the shortlists for its awards, which ...
Business News 5 min read

Wendy

3/7/2025 11:27:54 AM

Rovers return as Latus Group founders join board of Super League club they served as players
Two brothers who harnessed their passion for sport to build a business which is an emerging force in the UK occupational...
Business News 4 min read

Stuart

3/14/2024 1:18:02 PM

Business Enterprise Fund to support 280 businesses and create 600 jobs with new £20m fund
Flexible finance provider the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has received a facility of £20m to boost support for small ...

Wendy

8/13/2025 9:09:34 AM

City centre hub launched to help young entrepreneurs build their businesses
A new pop-up shop in Hull is giving young entrepreneurs a central hub to showcase their products and services and learn ...