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Conservation Alabama Commends Alabama Power

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 14, Conservation Alabama put out a statement to commend Alabama Power’s efforts to generate 500 megawatts of energy from renewable resources, including solar. The Southern Company affiliate has applied for approval from the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) to provide options for customers who want to … Continued
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July 17, 2015

Alabama Power to Close Coal Power Plants

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, August 1, the Alabama Power Company announced that in response to heavy handed regulation by the federal government, they will close two coal generating units in North Alabama and reduce or eliminate coal power units at Barry Steam Plant in Mobile County.  Alabama Power’s announcement comes in … Continued
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August 4, 2014

Chip Beeker Speaks in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Last week, Chip Beeker joined Gary Palmer and a half dozen other candidates at the monthly dinner meeting of the Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT). Beeker said that he was running for Public Service Commission Place 2 in the Republican Party Primary Runoff on Tuesday, July 15. “The country … Continued
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June 11, 2014

Alabama Association of Realtors® Endorse Beeker

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, May 12, Chip Beeker (R) announced that the Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR) has endorsed his candidacy for the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) Place 2. AAR President Pam Segars Morris said, “After reviewing the candidates for this post, AAR determined that Chip Beeker possesses the experience, … Continued
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May 16, 2014

PSC Candidates Speak in Clanton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, April 26, Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) candidates descended on Clanton to join Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead in asking for Republican voters to turn out for the June 3 Republican Primary.  The Alabama Political Reporter was present at the Pumpkin … Continued
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May 6, 2014

PSC Commissioner Jeremy Oden Receives AL Patriots Tea Party Endorsement

Staff Report BREWTON – The Alabama Patriots, one of Alabama’s largest Tea Party organizations, announced their endorsement of Jeremy Oden in the race for Public Service Commission, Place 1 today. Danny B. Joyner of the Alabama Patriots explained that Oden’s endorsement was due to his strong conservative record, especially when facing liberal environmental interest groups. … Continued
April 14, 2014

Oden Says that Liberal Environmentalists are Targeting Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to a statement released on Tuesday, April 8, Alabama Power rates have been flat since January 2012.  The release cites industry resources showing that investor-owned electric utilities in the Southeast have increased power bills by more than $2.7 billion since January 2012.  The Alabama Public Service Commission has … Continued
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April 10, 2014