Alabama regulators hold hearings to potentially cut gas utility profit margins

Alabama's Public Service Commission held formal proceedings this week to consider reducing the allowed rate of return for Spire's subsidiaries, the first such move in over 40 years.

First covered Aug 8, 2026 · 1:50 AM PT · 1 article

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5h Inside Climate News Alabama Seeks to Lower Gas Utility Profits for the First Time in 40 Years — MONTGOMERY, Ala.—For the first time in more than 40 years, Alabama utility regulators this week convened formal hearings to potentially decrease profits for…

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