Alabama Public Service Commission

Homeowners, Group Seek Action on Alabama Power’s Solar Fee

Homeowners and an environmental group are asking federal regulators to step in over Alabama Power’s fees on home solar panels, fees that environmental groups argue purposely discourages the use of solar in the sun-rich state. The petition filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asserts that the Alabama Public Service Commission violated federal law when it upheld the fees. It…

Alabama Power Fees on Solar Challenged

Environmental groups are challenging Alabama Power’s backup capacity fee on customers who use solar panels to produce part of their home electricity. The Alabama Public Service Commission held a Thursday hearing on the petition to abolish the fee. The petition argues the $5 per kilowatt fee, which amounts to $25 monthly for an average solar array, is unreasonable and discourages…

Alabama Power Customers to See Slightly Lower Bills

Alabama Power Co. customers will see slightly lower power bills because of a federal tax cut given to utilities. The Alabama Public Service Commission on Tuesday discussed the utility giant’s plans to pass the savings on to consumers in the form of a bill credit. Commissioners approved a number of related measures. Alabama Power spokesman Michael Sznajderman said the typical…