Tag: Public Service Commission
Donald Trump tax reform means more money in your pocket
The Trump presidency, while controversial in some ways, has also been very effective in others. We should give credit where credit is due. Trump's...
Incumbents maintain substantial fundraising lead in Public Service Commission races
With the June 5 Primary less than one month away, Public Service Commission (PSC) candidates are gearing up for the final stretch of the race.
Unsurprisingly,...
PSC commissioners vote to save Alabama Power customers $337 million
Alabama Power customers have something to celebrate.
On Tuesday, the Alabama Public Service Commission unanimously voted to save them $337 million over the next two years.
Their...
Environmentalists challenge Alabama Power’s solar fees
An environmental group claims Alabama Power Co. is wrongly charging fees that increase costs for customers who install solar panels.
The Southern Environmental Law Center...
Ethics commission to weigh if PSC member can lease to solar...
A state ethics panel will reconsider whether a member of the Public Service Commission can lease land to a solar energy company that in...
State incumbents overwhelmingly hold seats in Super Tuesday contests
While the state's attention was likely on the presidential race and state races for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives seats, many state leaders...
Twinkle Cavanaugh defeats Terry Dunn, retains commission post
Twinkle Cavanaugh will keep her post as President of Alabama's utility-regulating Public Service Commission after winning the race Tuesday against challenger Terry Dunn.
First elected in 2012, Cavanaugh...
2016 on way to break state voter turnout records
If previous elections are any indication, Alabama polls are likely to see an infusion of voters on Super Tuesday and again for the general...
Manufacture Alabama endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh for PSC president
The powerful pro-business consortium Manufacture Alabama has endorsed Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for re-election to the presidency of the state Public Service Commission.
The group cited Cavanaugh's conservative "business-minded" approach...
Terry Dunn speaks out on decision to run for PSC President
Former Public Service Commissioner Terry Dunn recently answered questions posed by Alabama Today via email on his decision last week to reconsider dropping his challenge to PSC...
