Alabama Expands Public Service Commission, Aims for Rate Cuts
Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (api.fastcast.ai) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Alabamas Power To The People Act Expands Public Service Commission: New Elections, Energy Secretary, and Rate Freeze
Alabama lawmakers have passed the Power To The People Act, expanding the Public Service Commission from three to seven elected seats, with four new positions filled by the governor for staggered terms. The act prohibits rate hikes for three years after the majority of commissioners are elected, while allowing cuts at any time. A new cabinet-level energy secretary will handle administrative duties. The act aims to address high utility bills and increase transparency, with amendments for oath-based hearings and minority leader input on appointments. The bill now awaits Governor Kay Iveys signature.
Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].
View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/d0bb8dd49753ed8d