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Jim Zeigler Alabama News
Zeigler knocks off incumbent Beeker in Alabama Public Service Commission Place 2 GOP runoff

Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2 candidate Jim Zeigler is advancing to November's general election following his defeat of incumbent Chris Beeker III in Tuesday's Republican runoff.

Alabama Sen. Clyde Chambliss Alabama News
Chambliss touts PSC expansion bill — 'Rate payers in Alabama are paying billions and billions of dollars, it's that important'

State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) joined Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" on Wednesday to discuss recently filed legislation changing the Alabama Public Service Commission from three members to seven elected by the public.

State Rep. Mack Butler. Alabama News
State Rep. Butler brings forward legislation requiring Public Service Commission to hold annual hearings

Thursday, State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) introduced legislation requiring the Alabama Public Service Commission to hold annual hearings.

Mack Butler. Alabama News
'Moved far too quickly': State Rep. Butler says legislators mistakenly had 'foot on the accelerator' with PSC legislation

On Monday, State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) discussed a controversial Public Service Commission (PSC) bill ending popular election to the body, arguing residents of Alabama need more time to weigh in on the issue before any future legislative action.

Tuberville Alabama News
'Can't keep doing the same thing': Tuberville backs bill ending elected PSC

Legislation ending popular election to the Alabama Public Service Commission is making progress in the state legislature. House Bill 392, which would transform the PSC into an appointed entity, received approval on Tuesday during a House committee hearing.

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Brent Woodall: Enough is enough when it comes to Alabama's electricity rates

It's time to say what too many of us have already known for some time – Alabama's electricity rates are too high. That is not acceptable. 

Chris Chip Beeker Alabama News
Beeker announces retirement from Public Service Commission; Ivey appoints son to fill unexpired term

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that she is appointing Chris Beeker, III, to serve on the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2.  

APCO Attalla Alabama News
PSC Beeker joins Cavanaugh to oppose Alabama Power's Chandler Mtn project: 'We need to be seeking alternative solutions'

Alabama Public Service Commissioner Chris "Chip" Beeker is the latest public official to speak out against Alabama Power’s pump storage project on Chandler Mountain.

Twinkle Cavanaugh Alabama News
PSC's Cavanaugh opposes Alabama Power Chandler Mtn project: Out-of-state liberals trying to 'hijack' energy policy

On Monday, Alabama Public Service Commission president Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh publicly denounced Alabama Power’s plans to build a pump storage facility on Chandler Mountain in St. Clair County.

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Twinkle Cavanaugh announces Alabama PSC president re-election bid

Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh announced Monday that she will seek re-election as President of the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). 

Alabama Power Alabama News
Alabama Public Service Commission: Alabama Power refunds will average $23 per residential customer this fall

Last week, the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) ruled that year-end financial results for the Alabama Power Company exceeded the rate of return range in 2022 by $62 million and ordered the utility to plan on issuing refunds to customers in August 2023. Now, the APSC predicts that the refunds will only amount to $23 for the average residential customer.

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Alabama Power exceeds allowed rate of return range, refunding over $62 million next fall

Alabama Power customers might be due for a refund next fall. On Tuesday, the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) ruled that year-end financial results for the Alabama Power Company exceeded the rate of return range in 2022 by $62 million.