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Tuberville Pushes for Energy Freeze Extension | Birmingham News
Senator Tommy Tuberville is escalating pressure on Alabama Power to extend its electricity rate freeze past 2029 and halt taxpayer-funded perks for data centers, insisting these massive facilities must pay their own way in power, water, and infrastructure—or else. His stance clashes with opponent Doug Jones, who supports pausing new data centers and tightening regulations. With Alabamians furious over soaring bills—averaging $173 a month and ranking among the nation’s highest—public anger has even ousted long-serving utility commissioners. Governor Kay Ivey’s recent law already froze rates…
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