Alabama utility rates spike amid rising energy demand

Alabama customers face mounting residential power bills as utility operators struggle with increased demand, according to reporting by Inside Climate News.

First covered Aug 31, 2026 · 1:50 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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26d Inside Climate News Power Struggles — Welcome to Inside Climate, a podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. This week, Alabama-based reporters Dennis Pillion and Lee Hedgepeth join co-host…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-31 (#9) · 2026-09-01 (#13)

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