Alabama House bill would require PSC to hold public hearings on electricity rates

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 784

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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An Alabama representative has filed a bill that would require the state’s Public Service Commission, Alabama’s public utility regulator, to host public hearings with companies to discuss rates and their operations.

HB 475, sponsored by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, comes amid mounting concerns over Alabama’s high utility rates and after an attempt earlier this month to end PSC elections. Butler’s bill would require the PSC to host a meeting each year to …

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