Sunday 3 July 2022 10:36 PM Households could get £350 cut to their energy bill if they agree to wind farm ... trends now
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Families could be offered up to £350 off their annual energy bills if they agree to a wind farm being built nearby.
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng will this month consider plans to offer communities a direct financial incentive to host new wind turbines.
Strict planning rules, which mean a single objection is enough to halt a wind farm proposal, could be relaxed if communities can show there is widespread support.
Boris Johnson ruled out a nationwide change to the rules earlier this year following a backlash from Tory MPs.
But ministers believe some ‘supportive communities’ could be persuaded to host new onshore wind turbines.
Homeowners could receive £350 off their annual energy bills if they agree to a wind farm being built nearby (Pictured: Teesside Wind Farm)
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is looking for ways to speed up the number of wind farms being built
