Alabama Power

Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Alabama Power data center developments across 1 states, including AL.

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News ClipWBHM·Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL

Alabama legislature adjourns. Environmentalists see a silver lining

The Alabama legislature concluded its session, passing a utility regulation overhaul and a law directing the Public Service Commission to consider data center electricity costs on residential ratepayers. While a new "Sound Science" law faced criticism, citizen opposition successfully defeated a bill to end PSC elections, highlighting growing public engagement on energy and environmental issues, including the impacts of data centers like a proposed campus in Bessemer.

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4/13/2026

News ClipWBRC·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Zoning clarification allows key parts of AI factory project to move forward in Oxmoor Valley

The City of Birmingham has clarified that critical infrastructure for Nebius's large AI factory project in Oxmoor Valley does not require special zoning approval, despite earlier confusion and community opposition. This decision allows the substation and switching station to proceed. Additionally, the Nebius project and a DC Blox expansion were deemed exempt from the city's data center moratorium due to prior application dates.

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4/10/2026

News ClipWBRC 6 News·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Birmingham zoning board recommends substation request for proposed ‘AI factory’

Birmingham's Zoning Board of Adjustment has recommended Nebius' request to build a substation for its proposed AI factory to the full city council, despite strong community opposition. The ZBA's recommendation comes with conditions, and they denied a separate request from Alabama Power for a switching station. Neighbors are concerned about power, water, noise, and environmental impacts.

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3/27/2026