ratepayer
noun
rate·pay·er
ˈrāt-ˌpā-ər 
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Seems like a win for ratepayers and stock holders.
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Jim Cramer, Contributor, CNBC, 10 June 2026
These requirements, proposed by ComEd and approved in March, aim to protect ratepayers against multimillion-dollar projects that don’t come to full fruition.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Since wildfires in 2007 ravaged large swaths of San Diego County, SDG&E has spent more than $6 billion of ratepayer dollars to reduce the risk of widespread fires.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Carver said lawmakers should examine whether changes are needed to make the process more responsive to ratepayers.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
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Jim Cramer, Contributor, CNBC, 10 June 2026
These requirements, proposed by ComEd and approved in March, aim to protect ratepayers against multimillion-dollar projects that don’t come to full fruition.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Since wildfires in 2007 ravaged large swaths of San Diego County, SDG&E has spent more than $6 billion of ratepayer dollars to reduce the risk of widespread fires.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Carver said lawmakers should examine whether changes are needed to make the process more responsive to ratepayers.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
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“Ratepayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratepayer. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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