By order issued on July 8, 2026, the Commission established a generic proceeding to develop new procedures and standards for the review and approval of contracts for electric service between Alabama Power Company and large load data center customers. The order proposed a review process that would allow Alabama Power to submit contracts to Commission Staff for review, with concurrent notification to the Alabama Attorney General, and provide for deemed approval if the contract is not disapproved by the Commission within sixty days from filing.

Interested parties may submit initial comments in this proceeding, which will be considered by the Commission if received on or before August 6, 2026. Interested parties may submit reply comments in this proceeding, which will be considered by the Commission if received on or before August 21, 2026. Comments must be submitted pursuant to Rule 4 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. Please contact the Secretary of the Commission (334-242-5218) with filing questions.