Experts: Ending Alabama PSC elections will likely do little to lower power bills

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 1,334

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Supporters of a bill that would end popular elections to the state’s utility regulation board argue it could help bring down Alabama’s high power bills.

“I think that if we move toward an appointed Public Service Commission, we have an opportunity to reset things and at least have an opportunity to get our rates down,” said Rep. Chip Brown, R-Hollinger’s Island, the sponsor of HB 392, which would end elections to the Alabama Public …

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