Legislation that would eliminate elections for the Alabama Public Service Commission and protect Alabamians from rising utility costs has gained an endorsement from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the front runner to serve as Alabama’s next governor.
The 2026 Utility Reform Package also includes protections ensuring large-load data centers like Bitcoin mining companies are financially responsible for all infrastructure and grid updates they require.
The legislation would require annual public meetings on utility rates and costs, and reforms preventing the use of ratepayer funds for lobbying or political activity…