ratepayer
noun
rate·pay·er
ˈrāt-ˌpā-ər 
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It's aimed at requiring very large power users, those drawing 100 megawatts or more, to cover the infrastructure costs needed to serve them, rather than pass those costs to ratepayers.
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Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
As these power-hungry facilities multiply, our communities and ratepayers need stronger safeguards and greater transparency.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Consumer advocates say the high rate likely stems from a lack of ratepayer protections and lower-than-average income.
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Chloe Bennett-Steele,
StateImpact,
25 June 2026
The letter also noted that the PUC will initiate action to reduce residential ratepayer transmission costs by Friday, July 31.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
As these power-hungry facilities multiply, our communities and ratepayers need stronger safeguards and greater transparency.
—
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Consumer advocates say the high rate likely stems from a lack of ratepayer protections and lower-than-average income.
—
Chloe Bennett-Steele,
StateImpact,
25 June 2026
The letter also noted that the PUC will initiate action to reduce residential ratepayer transmission costs by Friday, July 31.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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“Ratepayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratepayer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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