Alabama Power Seeks to Delay Rate Hike for New Gas Plant Amid Outcry

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By By Dennis PillionNov 25, 2025, 6:56 pm117 ptsTrending
The state’s largest utility has proposed delaying the rate increase from its purchase of a $622 million natural gas plant until 2028. By Dennis Pillion Alabama’s largest electric utility has proposed delaying an approved rate increase for an extra year amid a public outcry surrounding high utility bills.

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