Alabama Data Center Contract Rules

Alabama Senate Bill 270 and related Public Service Commission procedures govern review of large electricity contracts, particularly those between Alabama Power and data centers.

Regulators can consider public-interest and community effects, examine the capacity and infrastructure costs of serving large loads, and require public summaries while some contract details remain confidential. Review deadlines, including a provision for automatic approval if commissioners do not act in time, make both transparency and cost allocation central questions for customers and communities.