Research and analysis

Community benefits for electricity transmission network infrastructure

Research to understand community views and preferences on electricity transmission network infrastructure, and measures that could improve its acceptability, including community benefits.

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Community benefits for electricity transmission network infrastructure: data tables

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We commissioned this social research to develop evidence of:

  • community views and preferences towards electricity transmission network infrastructure
  • measures that could be taken to improve its acceptability, including community benefits

The research was conducted in 3 case studies areas where there are proposals for transmission infrastructure projects classified as essential by the National Grid Electricity System Operator to enable the government’s 2030 offshore wind ambitions. The case study areas were:

  • Inverness / Keith (wards: Keith and Cullen, Speyside Glenlivet, Forres, Nairn and Cawdor, Aird and Loch Ness, and all Inverness)
  • Lincolnshire County
  • East Suffolk, Dover, and Thanet local authorities

The research included a survey and workshops with members of the public across the case study areas.

BMG Research carried out the research for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

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Published 21 March 2024

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