Expands the Public Service Commission to include a commissioner from each congressional district, establishes the Secretary of Energy, and revises.

This bill expands the Alabama Public Service Commission to include a commissioner from each congressional district, phased in over three elections. It establishes the Secretary of Energy as a cabinet member appointed by the Governor, responsible for directing the commission's activities and setting meeting agendas. The bill prohibits increases in electric retail base rates until June 1, 2029, and bans utilities from including certain costs in rate calculations thereafter. It also mandates that the commission hold at least one public meeting annually with utility representatives.

Expands the Public Service Commission to include a commissioner from each congressional district, establishes the Secretary of Energy, and revises.

This bill expands the Alabama Public Service Commission to include a commissioner from each congressional district, phased in over three elections. It establishes the Secretary of Energy as a cabinet member appointed by the Governor, responsible for directing the commission's activities and setting meeting agendas. The bill prohibits increases in electric retail base rates until June 1, 2029, and bans utilities from including certain costs in rate calculations thereafter. It also mandates that the commission hold at least one public meeting annually with utility representatives.