Alabama’s Data Center Rate Battle | Huntsville News

Alabama’s Attorney General Steve Marshall is demanding sweeping reforms to how the state sets electricity rates, targeting the growing influence of massive data centers that are reshaping the energy landscape. For decades, rate-setting has relied on secretive, informal contracts with little public input — a system critics say unfairly shifts costs to everyday consumers. As Alabama races to build more data centers, residents and regulators clash over who should pay for the infrastructure: the industrial users themselves or the general public. While utilities like Alabama Power argue they already absorb these costs, advocates push for formal hearings, greater transparency, and stronger oversight. A new state law adds seats to the Public Service Commission and freezes rates through 2029 — creating both an opportunity and a battleground for reform. With decisions due by September, this pivotal moment could determine whether Alabama embraces consumer protections or continues down a path favoring industry interests — shaping the future of energy development and affordability across the state.

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