In Alabama, Opposition to Renewable Solar Energy Joins a Data Center Battle

New York Times Monday 15 June 2026, 09:02 UTC By David W. Chen and Audra Melton 1 min read

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The Alabama Public Service Commission has suddenly become a hot-button issue ahead of Tuesday’s runoff primaries.

Alabama (LOCATION) Opposition to Renewable Solar Energy Joins (ORG) The Alabama Public Service Commission (ORG)

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