Federal court rules Alabama Power can impose extra charge on customers with solar panels

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 577

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A federal district court on Wednesday ruled that Alabama Power may continue to charge an additional fee to households with rooftop solar panels.

U.S. District Court Judge Annemarie Carney Axon granted a motion filed by both Alabama Public Service Commission and Alabama Power that sought a summary judgement dismissing a lawsuit filed by plaintiffs to rescind the fee, known as a capacity charge, from their bills. Axon did not provide an opinion with the order.

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