Alabama Power

Data Center Signal is tracking 45 clips about Alabama Power data center developments across 2 states, including AL, GA.

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legal18%

News Clip2:23Alabama's 42·Childersburg, Talladega County, AL

Alabama mayor addresses proposed data center concerns

A proposed data center in Childersburg remains under consideration, with the city weighing the sale of more than 1,000 acres at a former Superfund industrial site. Residents are concerned about pollution, transparency, local hiring and whether utility rate increases are connected to the project; the mayor says the rate increases are unrelated and that negotiations with Alabama Power are ongoing.

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10/21/2026

News ClipThe Anniston Star·Anniston, Calhoun County, AL

FirmFarm work involves tenant, not data center expansion$

FirmFarm is renovating interior space at its existing Anniston data center for TensorWave, an AI infrastructure company, rather than expanding the facility. Alabama Power is building a nearby substation, while Anniston's 12-month data center moratorium remains in place as the city develops regulations.

electricity moratorium government

10/16/2026

News ClipHoodline·Gallion, Marengo County, AL

Alabama Data Centers Target Unzoned Rural Towns

Residents in Gallion and other rural Alabama communities are opposing proposed hyperscale data centers, but counties have limited authority to regulate or stop projects because of the state’s lack of county home-rule zoning power. The article highlights Cloverleaf Infrastructure’s proposed Project Red Clay in Lowndes County, along with electricity, water, tax, and historic-preservation concerns surrounding Alabama’s data center boom.

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Nvidia

10/8/2026

News Clip2:44WVTM 13 News·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Potential Witnesses Considered in Birmingham Data Center Dispute

A judge is overseeing discovery disputes in multiple lawsuits seeking to halt construction of the Nebulous AI data center near Lakeshore Parkway in Birmingham. Plaintiffs subpoenaed Alabama Power, Regions Bank, U.S. Steel, law firms and a real estate agency, while construction continues and the court considers a request for a temporary injunction.

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10/7/2026

News ClipChattanooga Times Free Press·Montgomery County, AL

Public Service Commission approves review process for Alabama Power, data centers$

The Alabama Public Service Commission unanimously approved a new public review process for large electricity contracts between Alabama Power and data centers. The process requires disclosure of project details and projected power use, with the commission allowed 90 days to approve or reject each agreement.

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10/7/2026

News ClipWBHM·AL

Alabama sets stricter data center rules. But there’s a loophole

The Alabama Public Service Commission approved stricter disclosure and review requirements for future data center projects, including public summaries of contracts and the facilities’ maximum electricity use. However, projects larger than 150 megawatts can still be approved automatically if the commission does not vote within 90 days, a provision criticized by environmental and clean-energy advocates.

government electricity announcement

10/7/2026

News ClipAlabama Daily News·Montgomery County, AL

PSC approves new procedure for evaluating data center contracts

The Alabama Public Service Commission unanimously approved a procedure for evaluating Alabama Power contracts with large-load data centers requiring at least 150 megawatts. The procedure requires a commission vote within 90 days, but contracts are automatically approved if the PSC does not act, while adding reporting and transparency requirements.

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10/7/2026

News Clip1819 News·AL

Public Service Commission signs off on automatic approval process for data center contracts with Alabama Power

The Alabama Public Service Commission approved a revised process for Alabama Power contracts serving large data centers. The rule extends the commission’s review period from 10 to 90 days but still allows contracts to take effect automatically if commissioners do not vote within that period.

electricity government

10/7/2026

News Clip4:06ABC 33/40·AL

Alabama PSC adopts new review rules for large data center power contracts

The Alabama Public Service Commission adopted rules requiring public review of power contracts for very large data centers, including facilities using at least 150 megawatts. Commissioners have 90 days to vote, but contracts are automatically approved if no vote occurs; key financial details will remain confidential.

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10/6/2026

News Clipabc3340.com·Montgomery County, AL

Alabama regulators to decide how data center power deals protect customers

The Alabama Public Service Commission is preparing to decide procedures for reviewing Alabama Power electricity contracts with large data centers. The review framework is intended to ensure data centers cover the additional generation, transmission and distribution costs they create rather than shifting those costs to existing ratepayers.

electricity government

10/5/2026

News Clip0:47WBRC 6 News·AL

The cost of data centers

A new Alabama law allows the Public Service Commission to approve power contracts for large data centers if they are expected to cover service costs and benefit other customers. The investigation says the contracts are heavily redacted and currently receive no public hearing or vote.

electricity government

10/2/2026

News Clip4:05WBRC 6 News·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Birmingham Residents Raise Concerns About Planned Data Center and Potential Power Bill Impacts

A data center and substation are planned near Birmingham’s Oxmoor Valley, prompting homeowner Kirsten Allen to question the project’s effects on local resources and utility bills. Alabama’s new data center law requires large facilities to sign special contracts with Alabama Power and cover incremental electricity costs, but residents and advocates say greater transparency is needed to ensure consumers are protected.

electricity government opposition

10/1/2026

News ClipThe American Prospect·Lowndes County, AL

‘I Know I Couldn’t Live Here’: Standing Up to a Data Center in Alabama’s Black Belt

Cloverleaf Infrastructure is pursuing Project Red Clay, a proposed $1.5 billion hyperscale data center on roughly 800 acres in Lowndes County, Alabama. Residents and community activists oppose the project over a lack of transparency and concerns about water use, pollution, power demand, and the county’s history of environmental and infrastructure problems.

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10/1/2026

News ClipWBRC·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Alabama data center law takes effect Oct. 1: Here’s what it means for your power bill

A new Alabama law taking effect Oct. 1 establishes protections intended to prevent large data centers from shifting infrastructure and energy costs onto other utility customers. The law applies to data centers requiring at least 150 megawatts in Alabama Power's service territory, including a planned facility and substation near Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley, while concerns remain about contract secrecy and public oversight.

electricity government announcement

10/1/2026

News ClipSavannah Morning News·GA

Georgia emissions could rise after EPA rule repeal

The EPA is moving to repeal a Biden-era rule that set carbon emission standards for power plants, a change expected to increase greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia. This rollback would allow Georgia Power to run natural gas turbines, being built due to rising data center demand, at higher capacities without carbon capture. Environmental groups are challenging the repeal through a lawsuit, arguing it threatens public health and exacerbates climate change.

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9/27/2026

News ClipYubaNet·Perry, Sumter County, AL

FERC ignores statutory obligation to public, authorizes 500 miles of unnecessary pipelines

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorized two methane gas pipeline projects, South System Expansion 4 and Mississippi Crossing, totaling 500 miles across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, despite overwhelming evidence that they are unnecessary. The Southern Environmental Law Center plans to challenge the authorization on behalf of several environmental groups, citing concerns over public interest, environmental impact, and rising power bills due to data center demand.

electricity environmental opposition government legal

8/31/2026

News Clipstl.news·Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL

Alabama AG Pushes Consumer Protections in Data Center Boom

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging the Alabama Public Service Commission to strengthen consumer protections regarding electricity contracts for large-scale data centers. The AG seeks greater public participation and scrutiny in reviews, arguing against shifting the costs of increased electricity demand to household consumers. The PSC is currently considering how to implement a new state law (Act 2026-610) that requires data centers to cover their incremental electricity costs.

electricity government

8/29/2026

News ClipEnergy and Policy Institute·Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL

Alabama Power promises data center protections, but its proposed rate structure redacts them

Alabama Power is under scrutiny for redacting critical terms in data center contracts, preventing public and regulatory oversight of potential customer cost shifts. This issue is being deliberated by the Alabama Public Service Commission following a new state law. Local opposition to data centers has also intensified in the state, influencing municipal elections.

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Meta QTS

8/28/2026

News ClipWBHM·AL

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.

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8/22/2026

News ClipShelby County Reporter·Westover, Shelby County, AL

Questions answered on Westover data center at town hall$

The City of Westover hosted a town hall to address residents' concerns about a planned data center off Highway 280. Key issues included noise pollution, electricity costs, and water usage, all of which developers sought to clarify. Following the town hall, the city council approved a six-month moratorium on data center development to further examine zoning and permitting policies.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water moratorium government

8/21/2026