Alabama Public Service Commission

Alabama Power Fees on Solar Challenged

WAKA Action 8 News,
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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

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

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…