Alabama Public Service Commission Runoff: Data Centers and Electricity Costs Take Center Stage

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An Alabama Public Service Commission runoff between incumbent Tommy Battle and challenger Sarah Mitchell has become a proxy battle over solar adoption versus data center expansion. The article references a 2026 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report ranking Alabama last among Southern states for renewable energy adoption, highlighting regulatory barriers and utility opposition to clean energy. The race will determine whether Alabama prioritizes renewable incentives or fossil-fuel infrastructure to support growing data center demand.