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Alabama lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan 'Affordability Protection Plan' consisting of three bills targeting data center utility costs and oversight. SB270 mandates that data centers pay for necessary grid upgrades, preventing cost shifts to current utility customers.

SB265 reforms incentive structures to ensure public benefits from taxpayer-supported incentives. SB268 proposes changing the Public Service Commission from an elected to an appointed body to enhance accountability and transparency.

These bills aim to protect Alabama families and businesses from unfair energy costs and improve the state's economic growth. The proposals have been referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development.