ratepayer
noun
rate·pay·er
ˈrāt-ˌpā-ər 
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Earlier in 2025, the PSC issued a policy requiring new gas customers to pay the full cost of pipeline extensions to their properties, rather than having companies spread the cost among existing ratepayers.
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Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
The surge in demand requires new generating capacity and infrastructure, the cost of which is shouldered by all ratepayers.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
This is only a real relief if ratepayers win the lottery before the spring.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Energy affordability and ratepayer relief The governor devoted a portion of her speech to energy costs, which have emerged as a defining political issue on Beacon Hill and theme in the 2026 governor's race.
—Sam Drysdale, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
The surge in demand requires new generating capacity and infrastructure, the cost of which is shouldered by all ratepayers.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
This is only a real relief if ratepayers win the lottery before the spring.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Energy affordability and ratepayer relief The governor devoted a portion of her speech to energy costs, which have emerged as a defining political issue on Beacon Hill and theme in the 2026 governor's race.
—Sam Drysdale, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Ratepayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratepayer. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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