Proposed data centers could use more electricity than all Alabama homes combined. Who will pay?
Alabama residents are concerned about proposed data centers that could consume more electricity than all homes combined, potentially raising power bills. A new state law, SB 270, requires the Public Service Commission to consider public interest in data center contracts, but transparency is limited due to redactions. Community opposition persists against projects like Project Marvel in Bessemer and Project Red Clay in Lowndes County, while the issue becomes a focal point in the state's gubernatorial race.

