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Alabama Power and Data Center Pledge | Birmingham News
Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey has joined a national pledge led by President Trump to ensure tech-driven data center growth doesn’t hike utility bills for everyday consumers—aligning with Southern Company’s commitment to let businesses cover their own grid upgrade costs. While the voluntary initiative, backed by 23 governors and major tech firms, promises separate rate structures and backup power, analysts question its real impact on rates. Alabama Power has frozen prices through 2027, but upcoming regulatory decisions and political appointments could shape the future of energy policy in the…
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