Alabama Legislature delays utility regulation amid spring break

Alabama lawmakers halted efforts to rein in Alabama Power's profits during the 2026 legislative session, allowing the state's dominant utility to maintain record earnings despite ongoing scrutiny of its influence over rates and renewable en

First covered Sep 13, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Alabama Legislature delays utility regulation amid spring break — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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13d Inside Climate News The Alabama Legislature Was on a Collision Course With Alabama Power. Then Came Spring Break. — Wired for Profit: Seventh in a series about Alabama Power’s influence over electric rates, renewable energy, pollution and politics in the Yellowhammer State.

13d Inside Climate News How Alabama Power Escaped a Push for Tighter Regulation With Record Profits Intact — Wired for Profit: Sixth in a series about Alabama Power’s influence over electric rates, renewable energy, pollution and politics in the Yellowhammer State.

Primary sources

al.com Tuberville Pitches New State Office After Psc Bill Fails What Would Alabamas Secretary Of Energy Do (al.com) — cited by 2 of the outlets above

insideclimate.fundjournalism.org Donate (insideclimate.fundjournalism.org) — cited by 2 of the outlets above

More coverage from around the web

alabamareflector.com Alabama House committee delays consideration of PSC bill | Alabama Reflector

wbhm.org Alabama legislature adjourns. Environmentalists see a silver lining

alabamareflector.com Alabama Legislature 2026: A 'get in, get out' session that wasn't | Alabama Reflector

alabamareflector.com Alabama Public Service Commission bills still pending as legislative session nears end | Alabama Reflector

electricchoice.com Alabama Electricity Rates & Costs (September 2026)

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