ratepayer
noun
rate·pay·er
ˈrāt-ˌpā-ər 
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During her 2022 gubernatorial campaign, Healey bragged about blocking the two pipelines – something energy policy experts say would have saved Massachusetts ratepayers money if not stopped by then-AG Healey.
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This would prevent utilities from shifting costs for new power generation and grid upgrades to ratepayers.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The company said $25 million could be recovered per quarter and any unused money could be returned to ratepayers.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
During the last legislative session, lawmakers debated stricter rules to protect other electricity ratepayers from shouldering costs, but did not approve any of the bills focused on data centers.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This would prevent utilities from shifting costs for new power generation and grid upgrades to ratepayers.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The company said $25 million could be recovered per quarter and any unused money could be returned to ratepayers.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
During the last legislative session, lawmakers debated stricter rules to protect other electricity ratepayers from shouldering costs, but did not approve any of the bills focused on data centers.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Ratepayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratepayer. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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