Pylon proximity subsidy

[Bedfordblue]

Why is this, and is it fair?

Energy bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons

Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Rita_Poon]

What leccy? gb energy still hasn't appeared.

 

[chrismpw]

The lecky board should pay this, there are potential health issues. However that should come from their shareholder profits, and not be an extra on others' bills. That would be complicated.

Perhaps the best answer would be a reduction in council tax, given by any council stupid enough to grant planning permission for the houses.

 

[ClausThomsen]

The lecky board should pay this, there are potential health issues. However that should come from their shareholder profits, and not be an extra on others' bills. That would be complicated.

Perhaps the best answer would be a reduction in council tax, given by any council stupid enough to grant planning permission for the houses.

I think it's due to new pylons being erected near already occupied properties rather than councils granting planning permission for new houses to be constructed by existing pylons.

 

[chrismpw]

I think it's due to new pylons being erected near already occupied properties rather than councils granting planning permission for new houses to be constructed by existing pylons.

Fair point ... surely the pylons need permission too?

 

[Cake]

The lecky board should pay this, there are potential health issues. However that should come from their shareholder profits, and not be an extra on others' bills. That would be complicated.

Perhaps the best answer would be a reduction in council tax, given by any council stupid enough to grant planning permission for the houses.

Big Joe and Dekker say this has got nothing to do with them.

 

[ClausThomsen]

Fair point ... surely the pylons need permission too?

Hence the need to push a few quid towards potential objections. Can't see that local councils should take the financial hit though - this is a Central Govt proposal for the national grid.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Only if we get the frankly terrifying videos about them back...

 

[Rita_Poon]

Only if we get the frankly terrifying videos about them back...

Billy's boots wasn't it?

 

[heatmeiser]

If everyone has their own pylon then nobody can complain

 

[summerisle]

Spinal Tap's first name.

 

[chrismpw]

Hence the need to push a few quid towards potential objections. Can't see that local councils should take the financial hit though - this is a Central Govt proposal for the national grid.

Well the government should be paying the subsidy then! Simples.

 

[Zezti]

No.

Tax the rich.

 

[SJB]

People complaining about the cost of electricity while using electricity to post frivolously on a football forum about the cost of electricity. Crazy times.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

Thread title is a good name for a band