Consumers on the hook for $1b powerline cost blowout

AI justification

Institutional action enables harm by transferring $1B cost to consumers, undermining affordability and equity. | The regulatory scrutiny of the cost overrun is a positive step toward accountability, aligning with SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) by preventing unjustified price hikes. However, the attempt to shift $1 billion in costs to consumers directly undermines affordability and responsible consumption (SDG 12), creating a net negative ethical outcome.