ratepayer
noun
rate·pay·er
ˈrāt-ˌpā-ər 
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But Sherrill is now looking to go nuclear, partially to cut costs for New Jersey ratepayers.
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Roddy pledged to claw back that money going from ratepayers’ pockets to Georgia Power.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Plus, making the line longer increases costs, which are passed on to ratepayers.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Supporters call it ratepayer relief.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Roddy pledged to claw back that money going from ratepayers’ pockets to Georgia Power.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Plus, making the line longer increases costs, which are passed on to ratepayers.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Supporters call it ratepayer relief.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Ratepayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratepayer. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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