Open Consultation: Community benefits for electricity transmission network infrastructure
Monday 08 May 2023
UK government consultation | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on a recommended approach to community benefits for electricity transmission network infrastructure.
The consultation is proposing to create voluntary guidance for industry and communities when developing individual community benefit packages.
This guidance will cover how to deliver direct benefits payments to eligible individuals and wider community benefits and also recommends establishing a recommended level of funding for community benefits in agreement with Ofgem.
Read more here.
Deadline: 25 May 2023
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