Definition of «ratepayer money»

Ratepayer money refers to the funds collected from people or organizations who pay for a particular service or utility (such as water, electricity, or transportation) provided by the government or a public entity. It represents the money that customers contribute towards the operation and maintenance of public services that they use.

Sentences with «ratepayer money»

COMMENTARY: • The president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association says Illinois could save ratepayers money by supporting efforts to expand rooftop solar. (energynews.us)
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station was shut down after the head of California's PUC urged Southern California Edison to accept $ 4.7 billion in investor and ratepayer money in exchange for abandoning the plant, which at the time was repairing a $ 700 million steam generator. (environmentalprogress.org)
That could open the door to criticism from conservatives and consumer advocates who could resist using ratepayer money to subsidize the purchase of what they see as a car for the elites. (scientificamerican.com)
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