Lawmakers press RCA on who would shoulder pipeline cost overruns and consumer protections During the Feb. 4 Senate Research Committee hearing, senators repeatedly asked RCA officials how cost overruns on a proposed in‑state pipeline would be allocated and what safeguards protect Alaska ratepayers; RCA said it will scrutinize prudently incurred costs and that rate‑impact reviews fall under AS 42.05.141(d).

Alaska lawmakers are demanding answers on who will foot the staggering $10.8 billion bill for the proposed natural-gas pipeline and how it could impact utility rates.

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