ratepayer

noun

rate·pay·er ˈrāt-ˌpā-ər

British : taxpayer

: one who pays for a utility service and especially electricity according to established rates

Examples of ratepayer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Advertisement Fred Pickel, the ratepayer advocate for the Office of Public Accountability, an independent city department that oversees DWP rates, expressed concern that in the rush to meet the 2035 goal, the DWP could commit to outdated technology, which could be more costly in the long run. —

Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024 In Iowa, Des Moines Water Works has spent millions of dollars on a nitrate removal facility to keep nitrates from nearby rivers out of the city’s water supply – a cost that’s ultimately passed on to ratepayers. —

Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024 Backers of the proposal say there would be no incremental cost exposure to city ratepayers. —

Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024 Severin Borenstein says rich early solar adopters made out while working-class ratepayers paid more to support the grid. —

Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ratepayer

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