So we need to be able to be efficient so that our utilities don't have to spend a whole bunch of money working with us. But Our constitutional role is to put what's best for the ratepayer first. Whoever benefits, pays. If they're going to do something that benefits the ratepayer, then the ratepayer can reimburse them in the rates. (09:17–09:22)
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Asserts that the constitutional role of the commission is to prioritize the best interests of the ratepayer.
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