AN ACT relating to utilities; to add Section 37-4-22.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to provide specific considerations for the Public Service Commission’s review and approval of retail electric service contracts between a utility and a large load data center, including determining that such contracts provide for the recovery of incremental costs and promote other positive benefits. (SB270 / HB403, AL)

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Summary:

Requires Public Service Commission to only approve large data centers’ contracts with electric utilities if they provide for recovery of costs resulting from the data center and if it is a benefit for other customers, including due to lower rates and efficiency.

Session:

Current

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Bill Number:

SB270 / HB403

Party of sponsors/cosponsors:

R, D

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