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'Lame duck' commission: PSC candidates question who should decide Alabama's data center future
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Fusion42 · 2 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Alabama's Public Service Commission faces scrutiny as two incumbent members who lost their primaries continue to oversee decisions that will shape data center energy policies. A public comment period is ongoing amid political debate, with new commissioners and a secretary of energy set to take office by January, raising questions about the timing and authority of current regulatory decisions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You must navigate regulatory uncertainty in Alabama’s data center energy contracts now as outgoing commissioners make key decisions. Review contract terms and prepare to engage with the incoming commission early to protect your projects.
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