ratepayer
noun
rate·pay·er
ˈrāt-ˌpā-ər 
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Since the Witch Creek, Guejito and Rice fires in 2007 ravaged large swaths of San Diego County, SDG&E has spent roughly $6 billion in ratepayer funds to reduce the risk of widespread fires.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
This year, utilities will send quarterly customer reports to the Office of the Consumer Counselor, Indiana's agency that advocates for ratepayers and affordability.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
The Michigan Public Service Commission must wake up to the impacts their constant rate hike approvals are having on utility ratepayers across our state.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sanchez tried to allay legislators’ fears that the proposal could undermine energy affordability for ratepayers.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
This year, utilities will send quarterly customer reports to the Office of the Consumer Counselor, Indiana's agency that advocates for ratepayers and affordability.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
The Michigan Public Service Commission must wake up to the impacts their constant rate hike approvals are having on utility ratepayers across our state.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sanchez tried to allay legislators’ fears that the proposal could undermine energy affordability for ratepayers.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Ratepayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratepayer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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