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Jim Zeigler, a candidate for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 2, responded to the U.S. Department of Energy's announcement of a $4.1 billion loan to Alabama Power, part of a $26.5 billion package linked to rising electricity demand from data centers.

The funding will support new natural gas power plants and infrastructure upgrades. Zeigler stated that any savings from this loan require Alabama Public Service Commission approval and criticized that Alabama families might bear the costs associated with Big Tech's expansion. He aligns with President Trump's views on tech companies funding their own infrastructure.