STOCKTON, Ala. (NBC 15) — When Stockton Solar I and II appeared on the Alabama Public Service Commission’s December 2 agenda, most people in Baldwin County had no idea the projects even existed.
There were no public hearings. No required town halls. No formal comment period before the vote. By the time many residents realized what was happening, the projects were already approved.
Yes, the Commission followed its rules. Stockton is a privately developed merchant solar project, and the PSC’s role was limited to approving a power purchase agreement between Alabama Power and the developer. Under current law, no public evidentiary hearing was required. The meeting was technically open to the public…