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Policy paper: Electricity bill discount scheme for transmission network infrastructure: expected eligible projects Grant

UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

All open opportunities from UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

In context

This call is open to large companies and consortia, at scale-up and mature. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom.

Grid Modernization grants Renewable Energy grants

Summary

This is a policy document listing transmission network infrastructure projects expected to be eligible for an electricity bill discount scheme administered by the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. It provides guidance on which projects qualify rather than functioning as an open callable funding opportunity.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 13 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

A list of transmission projects expected to be eligible for the scheme.

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Key requirements

✓Project must be a transmission network infrastructure project
✓Project must appear on the eligible projects list published by DESNZ
✓Project must meet criteria for electricity bill discount scheme eligibility

Frequently asked questions

When is the Policy paper: Electricity bill discount scheme for transmission network infrastructure: expected eligible projects deadline?: This is a rolling call with no fixed deadline, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Who can apply for Policy paper: Electricity bill discount scheme for transmission network infrastructure: expected eligible projects?: Eligibility covers organisations in GB; large-company, consortium.

Relevant sectors

Grid Mod grants Renewables grants

About this sector

Grid modernisation covers transmission, distribution, smart meters, interconnectors and the software that balances a network with more variable supply. Funding comes as innovation calls for network operators and suppliers as well as large public tenders for equipment and works. Applicants are usually asked to show technical readiness and experience working with regulated network companies.

Funding route · apply any time

Rolling: no fixed deadline

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