Power Play: The Hidden Cost of Progress The UK government's latest move to upgrade the country's grid infrastructure has been touted as a boon for households near new power pylons.
Up to £250 a year will be knocked off their energy bills in exchange for hosting vital infrastructure. On the surface, this sounds like a sweet deal – free money for tolerating visual blight.
However, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a complex web of interests at play. The government's argument is that these upgrades are necessary to prevent a backlash against increased pylon building.