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State Intelligence
Updated May 26, 2026Utility Landscape
Alabama Power Company
IOUMost of central, southern, and eastern Alabama; approximately 1.5 million customers
Subsidiary of Southern Company; operates under a Rate Stabilization and Equalization (RSE) mechanism allowing annual rate adjustments without full rate cases. Filed for and received rate increases in recent years tied to fuel cost recovery and infrastructure investment, drawing scrutiny from consumer advocates.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) / Local Power Companies
muniNorthern Alabama, served through TVA-affiliated municipal and cooperative distributors including Huntsville Utilities and Joe Wheeler EMC
TVA sets wholesale rates for approximately 70 Alabama distributors; APSC jurisdiction is limited as TVA is a federal entity. Ongoing TVA resource planning and potential rate adjustments flow through to Alabama ratepayers without direct APSC oversight.
Huntsville Utilities
muniCity of Huntsville and portions of Madison and Limestone counties
One of the largest municipal utilities in Alabama; purchases wholesale power from TVA. Rate actions are governed locally rather than by APSC, but growth pressures from the Huntsville technology and defense corridor are driving infrastructure investment discussions.
PowerSouth Energy Cooperative
coopGeneration and transmission cooperative serving 20 member distribution cooperatives across southern Alabama and northwest Florida
Manages a diverse generation portfolio including natural gas and hydro assets. Facing strategic decisions around retiring older coal generation and integrating renewable resources consistent with member cooperative load forecasts.
Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation
coopParts of northern Alabama including Lawrence, Limestone, Morgan, and Franklin counties
TVA wholesale power purchaser; engaged in advanced metering infrastructure deployment and rural broadband discussions leveraging existing distribution infrastructure under federal funding programs.
Tombigbee Electric Cooperative
coopWest-central Alabama including Choctaw, Clarke, Marengo, and Washington counties
Participating in USDA ReConnect and similar broadband funding programs to extend fiber along distribution corridors; rate pressures tied to PowerSouth wholesale costs and rural load density challenges.
Key Issues
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Alabama Power RSE Mechanism Review: Consumer advocates and the Alabama Attorney General's office have raised ongoing concerns about the Rate Stabilization and Equalization mechanism shielding Alabama Power from traditional full rate case scrutiny, prompting legislative interest in requiring periodic comprehensive rate reviews with greater public participation.
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Coal Ash Remediation Cost Recovery: Alabama Power's liability for closure and remediation of coal combustion residual (CCR) surface impoundments at retired plant sites, including Plant Gorgas and Plant Greene County, remains a contested issue before the APSC regarding which costs are recoverable from ratepayers versus shareholders.
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Renewable Energy and Solar Integration: Alabama lags regional peers in utility-scale renewable procurement; pressure from large industrial and commercial customers—particularly in the automotive and technology sectors—for green tariff or renewable energy procurement options is pushing APSC and Alabama Power toward expanded renewable portfolio discussions.
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Rural Broadband via Electric Cooperative Infrastructure: Multiple Alabama EMCs are seeking clarity on APSC and state-level regulatory treatment of broadband services offered over utility rights-of-way, including cost allocation, cross-subsidization rules, and eligibility under federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding streams.
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Grid Resilience and Storm Cost Securitization: Following major weather events, there is active discussion at the APSC regarding whether Alabama should authorize securitization financing mechanisms for storm recovery costs, similar to legislation enacted in neighboring Gulf states, to reduce rate shock from large one-time storm expense recovery filings.
Upcoming
Alabama Power Company annual RSE rate adjustment effective date (estimated); APSC expected to finalize review of Alabama Power's RSE filing submitted in spring 2026 reflecting 2025 earned return data and any authorized rate change taking effect with July billing cycles.
Estimated deadline for public comments on APSC proposed rulemaking docket addressing electric cooperative broadband service cost allocation and cross-subsidization standards; exact docket schedule subject to commission agenda.
Estimated APSC open meeting at which commissioners are anticipated to take up Alabama Power's pending coal ash remediation cost recovery petition, including staff recommendation on prudency of incurred closure costs and proposed amortization period for ratepayer recovery.
Estimated legislative interim committee hearing on storm cost securitization legislation prospects for the 2027 Alabama legislative session; APSC staff expected to present comparative analysis of securitization statutes in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi as a precursor to potential bill drafting.
Commissioner Watch
View all ↗Limited public information is available about Cynthia Lee Almond's full regulatory background prior to or during her tenure as President of the Alabama Public Service Commission.
Chip V. Beeker III has served on the Alabama Public Service Commission, though detailed public documentation of his specific regulatory record and background is limited in widely available sources.
Limited public information is available about Jeremy H. Oden's specific regulatory background and positions during his tenure as Commissioner on the Alabama Public Service Commission.
Staff
33| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Alexander | Senior Policy Analyst | (334) 242-5218 |
| Darrell A. Baker | Director, Utility Services Division | (334) 242-5218 |
| John Free | Director, Electricity Policy | (334) 242-5218 |
| John A. Garner | Executive Director | (334) 242-5218 |
| Spears Griffin | Senior Advisor, to Com. Jeremy Oden | (334) 242-5218 |
| Janice M. Hamilton | Director, Utility Enforcement Division | (334) 242-2696 |
| Chris Hester | Rail Safety Administrator | (334) 242-5218 |
| Tashenma Lawrence | Administrative Division | (334) 242-5218 |
| Donald Powell | Public Utility Analyst Manager, Gas | (334) 242-5218 |
| Amanda Shehane | Transportation Regulatory Manager | (334) 242-5218 |
| Patricia Smith | Public Utility Analyst Manager, Electricity | (334) 242-5218 |
| Aquilla Spivey | Consumer Services Manager | (334) 242-5218 |
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