Customers larger than 30 MW can be required by Alabama Power to take service under a special contract under the modified Rate BTAL (Business Time Advantage – Large), approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission on January 7, 2025. Special contracts can include minimum billing demand, financial assurance and exit-fee terms.
Also active in Alabama: Alabama's large-load pipeline includes a $1.5 billion Meta data centre in Montgomery County and, through the Tennessee Valley Authority, a Google data centre expansion in Jackson County backed by up to 50 MW of advanced nuclear generation.
Named Projects Already Underway
| Customer | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | Montgomery, AL | $1.5 billion data centre project |
| Google (via TVA) | Jackson County, AL | $1.5 billion data centre expansion, with new generation including up to 50 MW of advanced nuclear |
Figures compiled from the Edison Electric Institute's "Large Load Projects and Tariffs" (September 2026) member-company summary and public regulatory filings. Confirm current tariff terms directly with Alabama Power (Southern Company) and the relevant state public utility commission before relying on any figure for a capital decision.
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