FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2026 MONTGOMERY, Ala. The Alabama Public Service Commission voted today to cut the allowed return on equity – a key financial metric that determines the amount of a utility’s profits – that Spire Alabama and Spire Gulf can collect from their customers. Spire asked regulators for an increase. It got
This past weekend, the Business Council of Alabama’s annual conference lost the thread on what actually counts as economic development. And it’s not if Publix is carrying the right sausage rolls. Alabama’s public officials talk about the state’s business and industrial success like we’re on the national forefront. In reality, we’re taking victory laps while
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2026 ENERGY ALABAMA LAUNCHES FREE TOOL TO HELP ALABAMIANS FOLLOW UTILITY MONEY IN STATE POLITICS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Energy Alabama today launched the Alabama Power Money Tracker, a free online tool that helps Alabamians search campaign contributions connected to Alabama Power-related sources. The tracker allows users to search Alabama political
Montgomery, AL — “Alabama Power has been signing contracts for hundreds of megawatts of power for new data centers, and the public has had zero visibility into who pays for the infrastructure or what risks land on regular customers. Today, the PSC opened a proceeding that will lead to the creation of real rules for
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2026 Energy Alabama Encourages Public Participation in TVA’s Long-Term Energy Planning Process Huntsville, AL – Today, the Tennessee Valley Authority released its updated draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and opened a 30-day public comment period for the public to provide feedback on the utility’s long-term energy strategy. Energy Alabama encourages
Montgomery, AL — Energy Alabama congratulates Governor Kay Ivey’s appointments to the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC), following recent changes to the Commission’s structure. The appointments fill seats created through legislation enacted earlier this year that expanded the PSC from three members to seven. “It’s worth remembering why these jobs exist in the first place.
Montgomery, AL — Energy Alabama is pleased to see the Alabama Public Service Commission utilize their authority to call a rate case hearing on Spire Gas. These proceedings promote the kind of accountability and transparency that Alabama ratepayers deserve. We hope the PSC takes this process seriously and utilizes their full authority to review Spire’s
Birmingham, AL – Energy Alabama opposed Alabama HB 392 when it tried to make the Public Service Commission fully appointed, and we opposed the final version of Alabama HB 475 when the state Senate stripped out mandatory rate proceedings and profit limits and replaced them with a Governor-appointed Secretary of Energy who controls the commission’s
MONTGOMERY, AL — Governor Ivey has signed the substitute version of HB 475 into law. We are disappointed. She had the opportunity to send this bill back and demand the legislature pass something that actually lowers bills for Alabama Power customers. She refused. The people of Alabama deserved better, and we will not pretend otherwise.