Alabama Public Service Commission

Legislature

Senate committee OKs bill to expand PSC, create secretary of energy

A dramatically altered utility regulation bill advanced Tuesday over fierce objections from advocates who called the last-minute substitute a Trojan horse.

Alex Jobin

April 1, 2026

Senate passes bill expanding Public Service Commission, freezing power rate increases

The Senate unanimously passed a bill expanding the Public Service Commission, adding district seats and temporarily banning power rate increases until 2029.

Mary Claire Wooten

March 13, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives

Senators voted to shorten tax abatement periods for data centers, citing concerns over high energy consumption and rising utility costs.

Wesley Walter

March 13, 2026

Lawmakers pivot to expand Public Service Commission after voter backlash

SB360 expands PSC seats, preserves voter oversight, and shows how republican government works when lawmakers heed public concerns.

Bill Britt

March 11, 2026

Pro Tem Gudger announces “Power To The People Act,” expanding PSC to seven elected seats

Garlan Gudger proposed expanding the Alabama Public Service Commission to seven elected seats while prohibiting utility rate increases through 2029.

March 11, 2026

Manufacture Alabama endorses Matt Gentry for Public Service Commission

Gentry has pledged to work closely with manufacturers, utilities and communities to ensure Alabama “remains strong, affordable and open for business."

March 11, 2026

Alabama Senate leader says PSC appointment bill lacks votes

State Senator Garlan Gudger said a proposal to shift the Public Service Commission to an appointed body lacked sufficient public support.

February 26, 2026

House pulls PSC appointment bill amid Senate uncertainty

The House of Representatives pulled a bill to appoint PSC members amid uncertain Senate support and intensified constituent concerns

Mary Claire Wooten

February 13, 2026

Opinion

When PSC reform arrived, the rhetoric made a U-turn

As bipartisan reform advances, long-standing claims about the PSC’s structure take an abrupt and revealing turn.

Bill Britt

February 11, 2026

Tuberville backs PSC change

Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he supports a bill currently being debated in the legislature that would change the way PSC board members are selected.

Josh Moon

February 11, 2026