Scheme Design for Bill Discounts for Transmission Network Infrastructure

Overview

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. 

Why your views matter

We are seeking views on a consultation which sets out provisional views on the design of specific aspects of the Bill Discount scheme. This includes:

• which transmission infrastructure is in scope,
• household eligibility,
• how different eligible household types can access the benefit, and
• the role of a centralised administrator to deliver the scheme.

In this consultation we are seeking to gain the perspectives and views of different stakeholders to establish an approach that is fair and effective. This includes stakeholders who could be involved in:

• Delivering the bill discount scheme; and
• Receiving bill discounts

What happens next

Once the consultation has closed, we will review responses and address our final decisions in a government response. We will continue routine engagement with delivery stakeholders (including transmission operators, Ofgem, and electricity suppliers) to communicate updates about the scheme, and to inform the development of operational guidance and procedures.

We also intend to hold further engagement with community stakeholders, including groups representing rural communities and groups that are likely to fall within our opt-in element of the scheme, to share information and test positions at timely points.