utilities

Legislature

Lawmakers fast-track bill to replace Public Service Commission elections with appointments

An Alabama House committee quickly approved a bill shifting utility regulators from elected to appointed positions despite concerns over corporate influence.

Jacob Holmes

February 11, 2026

Energy Southeast’s Lisa Miller retires after 37 years

Lisa Miller concluded a distinguished 37-year career in public power, overseeing communications and building strong relationships across Energy Southeast’s 11 member communities.

December 31, 2025

Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027

A filing outlines commitments to stabilize environmental and plant-related rate factors while seeking Public Service Commission approval for cost-offset measures.

Bill Britt

November 24, 2025

Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden announces run for reelection

Oden has been selected for several positions of national leadership in energy policy.

September 26, 2025

Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Chris Beeker for Public Service Commission

A native of rural Alabama and resident of Tuscaloosa, Beeker previously served as USDA rural development director for Alabama.

September 19, 2025

Alabama coalitions call on lawmakers to oppose privatization of Tennessee Valley Authority

A coalition of 43 Alabama groups is pressing state and federal lawmakers to reject TVA privatization publicly.

Mary Claire Wooten

September 10, 2025

Opinion

Who’s funding Alabama’s energy debate?

Protecting Alabama’s energy security must remain top priority. The Senate hearing was a national warning.

Gerald Allen

August 1, 2025

Opinion

TVA remains committed to our mission of building energy generation

We must stay true to the TVA mission, and we should do so by telling the truth and educating our friends and neighbors.

Don Moul

July 25, 2025

Energy Institute of Alabama celebrated Lineman Appreciation Day

When storms impact Alabama, it is linemen who work under dangerous conditions and put themselves in harm’s way to restore power to communities in need.

April 18, 2025

Birmingham Water Works begins bold overhaul to fix long-standing problems

Under new board leadership, bold changes are finally taking place.

Bill Britt

October 14, 2024