CleanTechnica•22 days ago
Alabama Power Approve Rate Freeze, Solar Power for Data Center
Key Takeaway
This decision signals a regulatory willingness to support stable, potentially lower-cost, renewable energy solutions directly for large industrial loads like data centers, setting a precedent for future development in the region.
AI Summary
- •The Alabama Public Service Commission approved a two-year rate freeze for Alabama Power, stabilizing energy costs until 2028.
- •This regulatory decision includes the approval of large solar power projects specifically designated for a proposed data center.
- •The rate freeze offers critical cost predictability for large power consumers and developers in Alabama, particularly significant given the state's historically high energy bills.
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Article Content
MONTGOMERY, AL. — The Alabama Public Service Commission has approved a two-year rate freeze and large solar power projects for a proposed data center. The Dec. 2 decision is intended to keep energy rates the same until 2028. Research shows that Alabamians pay some of the highest energy bills in the entire nation. Alabama ... [continued] The post Alabama Power Approve Rate Freeze, Solar Power for Data Center appeared first on CleanTechnica .