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September 1, 2026 Commission Meeting |
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Gas Agenda
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(1)
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18046 and 18328
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Division Report on Rate RSE as of July 31, 2026
Based on preliminary figures as of July 31, 2026, the projected RSE return on average common equity for the rate year ending September 30, 2026, was 9.65 percent. The authorized return on average common equity is 9.50 to 9.90 percent.
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Final
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28101
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Division Report on Rate RSE as of July 31, 2026
Based on preliminary figures as of July 31, 2026, the projected RSE return on average common equity for the rate year ending September 30, 2026, was 9.67 percent. The authorized return on average common equity is 9.70 to 10.30 percent.
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Final
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Telecommunication Agenda
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(3)
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U-4548
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Approval of an Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Alabama or AT&T Southeast and TEC of Jackson, Inc. pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC D/B/A AT&T ALABAMA AND TEC OF JACKSON INC
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Final
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(4)
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U-4701
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Approval of an Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Alabama or AT&T Southeast and Comcast Phone of Alabama, LLC pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC D/B/A AT&T ALABAMA AND COMCAST PHONE OF ALABAMA LLC
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Final
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U-4932
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Approval of an Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Alabama or AT&T Southeast and Farmers Telecommunications Corporation pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC D/B/A AT&T ALABAMA AND FARMERS TLECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
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Final
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U-5078
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Approval of an Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Alabama or AT&T Southeast and New Horizons Communications Corp. pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC D/B/A AT&T ALABAMA AND NEW HORIZONS COMMUNICATIONS CORP
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Final
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U-5144
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Approval of an Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC d/b/a AT&T Alabama or AT&T Southeast and Airus, Inc. pursuant to Sections 251 and 252 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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- BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC D/B/A AT&T ALABAMA AND AIRUS INC.
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Final
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(8)
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25980
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IN RE: Implementation of the Universal Service Requirements of Section 254 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and 47 C.F.R. § 54.314. All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) for high-cost universal funding seek certification of their eligibility and expenditure for the 2027 USF Connect America Fund and high-cost support. Certifies the eligibility of the petitioning ETCs and notifies the Federal Communications Commission of that certification.Further Order that Certifies All Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) eligibility and expenditure plans for the 2026 USF Connect America Fund for high-cost support.
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Final
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31292
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Approval to change company name to Broadview Networks, LLC. Filed July 27, with a requested immediate effective date.
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Final
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Legal Agenda
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(10)
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33046
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Case 2026-1
(S) - In Re: Amendment to Rules of Practice. Pursuant to Rule 4, the Commission currently accepts electronically filed documents but does not deem those documents perfected without the receipt of a hard copy. Additionally, Rule 4 requires that an original and ten (10) copies of all filings be filed with the Secretary.
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Final
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(11)
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33724
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(M) - Unopposed common carrier application of COLD Community Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, LLC, of Phenix City, Alabama, for a certificate to transport passengers. Hearing was held on August 25, 2026, in which staff participated. The Applicant waived its right to a Report and Recommended Order at the hearing.
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- COLD COMMUNITY NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, LLC
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Final
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(12)
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33725
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(M) - Unopposed common carrier application of Community Care Transit LLC, of Montgomery, Alabama, for a certificate to transport passengers. Hearing was held on August 25, 2026, in which staff participated. The Applicant waived its right to a Report and Recommended Order at the hearing.
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- COMMUNITY CARE TRANSIT LLC
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Final
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(13)
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33726
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(M) - Unopposed common carrier application of Pearls of Wisdom Medical Transport Services LLC, of Prattville, Alabama, for a certificate to transport passengers. Hearing was held on August 25, 2026, in which staff participated. The Applicant waived its right to a Report and Recommended Order at the hearing.
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- PEARLS OF WISDOM MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
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Final
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33728
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(M) - Unopposed common carrier application of Granbury Executive Transport, LLC d/b/a Granbury Executive Transport, of Orange Beach, Alabama, for a certificate to transport passengers. Hearing was held on August 25, 2026, in which staff participated. The Applicant waived its right to a Report and Recommended Order at the hearing.
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- GRANBURY EXECUTIVE TRANSPORT, LLC
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Final
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(15)
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C-21590
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(M) - Petition of Oscar Blanco d/b/a Blanco Enterprises, of Dixon Mills, Alabama, for approval of cargo self-insurance.
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Final
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(16)
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C-21515
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(M) - Petition of Sunset Trolley LLC, of Foley, Alabama, for reinstatement of Motor Carrier Certificate CB149 which was revoked due to Petitioner’s failure to maintain proper proof of liability insurance coverage. Petitioner submitted documentation that showed their liability insurance coverage required by law is now in effect.
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Final
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C-21579
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(M) - Petition of Hill-Trace, LLC, of Coker, Alabama, for reinstatement of Motor Carrier Certificate F4313 which was revoked due to Petitioner’s failure to maintain proper proof of cargo and liability insurance coverage. Petitioner submitted documentation that showed their cargo and liability insurance coverage required by law is now in effect.
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Final
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33693
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(M) - Petition of Hands on Transport, LLC, of Montgomery, Alabama, for an extension of time to make the required filings.
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Final
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33680
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(M) - Petition of Reach Auto Shop Mid-South Apparel & Bargain Barn Inc., of Eutaw, Alabama, for an extension of time to make the required filings.
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- REACH AUTO SHOP MID-SOUTH APPAREL & BARGAIN BARN INC.
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Final
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(20)
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33619
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(M) - Motor Carrier Certificate 4191 was issued to Navicare LLC, of Loganville, Georgia, by Commission Order dated November 4, 2025. Said Order also required Navicare LLC to file evidence of its tariff and liability insurance and obtain registration numbers and properly identify its vehicles. Navicare LLC has failed to make the required filing.
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Final
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(21)
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33733
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(M) - Show Cause proceeding for motor carriers who failed to file annual reports for 2025 operations. (Alabama Public Service Commission v. All Motor Carriers who failed to file Annual Reports for 2025 operations).
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Final
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(22)
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31182
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(M) - Petition by Bio-Flow, Inc., to Increase Residential and Unoccupied Lot rates. On or about March 30, 2026, Bio-Flow filed a Notice of Intent to Implement New Rates and Revised Tariff with an effective date of May 1, 2026, submitting the following:
1. Residential service rates will increase from $50.73 per month to $68.00 per month;
2. A separate reserve rate rider of $5.00 per month to be collected for all classes of service unless and until the reserve account balance exceeds $200,000.00. Collection of the rider will be suspended when the reserve account exceeds $200,000.00 and resume whenever the balance is less than $200,000.00;
3. Unoccupied residential lot rates, for the first two years, shall increase from $20.00 per month to $40.00 per month;
4. The tap fee shall increase from $300.00 to $500.00;
5. Disposable and flushable wipes are being added to the prohibited items list in the service rules and regulations; and
6. The service rules and regulations are being amended to allow Bio-Flow, to the extent allowed by Alabama law, to collect reasonable attorney fees in the event it must commence litigation to collect delinquent amounts owed by a customer and prevails in that litigation.
By Commission Order dated April 7, 2026, Bio-Flow’s petition was suspended until October 28, 2026 to allow the Commission time to investigate its request. On or about April 22, 2026, the Office of the Attorney General filed a motion to intervene. On July 21, 2026, a hearing was held, in which the Petitioner, the Office of the Attorney General and Commission staff participated. At the hearing Bio-Flow, through testimony and exhibits, entered evidence in support of its petition. Bio-Flow corrected its requested rate increase down from $68.00 per month to $66.22 per month. Bio-Flow also provided testimony regarding the reserve rate rider. Bio-Flow testified the reserve rate rider would comply with the Commission’s Wastewater Management Entity Rule 8(7) and that Bio-Flow’s current reserve has roughly $130,000.00 that would be transferred to the reserve account to be restricted by the beforementioned rule. The Office of the Attorney General cross-examined Bio Flow’s witnesses and objected to any rate increase, but requested if a rate increase was found to be supported by the evidence that the increase be done incrementally. On or about July 29, 2026, the Office of the Attorney General filed a Motion for Consideration. In its motion the Office of the Attorney General reemphasized its position that if an increase is warranted it should be down incrementally over a 12-month period.
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Final
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(23)
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18046 and 18328
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Case 2026-1
(B) - By Order issued on June 8, 2026, the Commission initiated an investigation of the terms of Rate Stabilization and Equalization ("RSE") for Spire Alabama, Inc. (“Spire Alabama”), pursuant to Ala. Code § 37-1-83. The scope of this investigation was limited to the following issues: 1) Return on Equity (“ROE”); 2) ROE Range; 3) Term of RSE; 4) Cost Control Measurement (“CCM”); and 5) Customer Charge.
The Office of the Attorney General of Alabama (“Attorney General”) and Energy Alabama intervened in this matter. A publicly noticed hearing was held on August 6, 2026, in which all parties and Commission Staff participated. Spire Alabama presented evidence through three witnesses, including two expert witnesses. The Attorney General and Energy Alabama each presented evidence through their own expert witnesses. As presented through testimony and confirmed in a closing statement, the parties’ positions on the five issues are as follows:
Spire Alabama: 10.5% ROE Adjusting Point; ROE Range of 10.3% to 11.0%; RSE Term of 5 Years; Maintain CCM; and $5 per Month Increase in Customer Charge
Attorney General: 9.2% ROE Adjusting Point; ROE Range of 9.0% to 9.4%; RSE Term of 2 Years; Suspension of CCM; and No Increase in Customer Charge
Energy Alabama: 8.3% ROE Adjusting Point; ROE Range of 8.3% to 8.7%; No Position on RSE Term; No Position on CCM; and No Increase in Customer Charge
Based on a review of the evidence: 1) the Attorney General’s ROE recommendation is the most reasonable and more accurately reflects Spire Alabama's cost of equity; 2) there was not sufficient evidence to support a change in the current 40 basis point ROE range; 3) the Attorney General’s term recommendation is most reasonable given current economic and operational circumstances; 4) costs are regularly reviewed by Staff and the Attorney General requested suspension of CCM; and 5) the customer charge increase is revenue neutral and currently only recovers a small portion of fixed costs.
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Final
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(24)
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28101
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Case 2026-1
(B) - By Order issued on June 8, 2026, the Commission initiated an investigation of the terms of Rate Stabilization and Equalization ("RSE") for Spire Gulf Inc. (“Spire Gulf”), pursuant to Ala. Code § 37-1-83. The scope of this investigation was limited to the following issues: 1) Return on Equity (“ROE”); 2) ROE Range; 3) Term of RSE; 4) Cost Control Measurement (“CCM”); and 5) Customer Charge.
The Office of the Attorney General of Alabama (“Attorney General”) and Energy Alabama intervened in this matter. A publicly noticed hearing was held on August 7, 2026, in which all parties and Commission Staff participated. Spire Gulf presented evidence through three witnesses, including two expert witnesses. The Attorney General and Energy Alabama each presented evidence through their own expert witnesses. As presented through testimony and confirmed in a closing statement, the parties’ positions on the five issues are as follows:
Spire Gulf: 10.75% ROE Adjusting Point; ROE Range of 10.55% to 11.25%; RSE Term of 5 Years; Align CCM with Spire Alabama; and $5 per Month Increase in Customer Charge
Attorney General: 9.2% ROE Adjusting Point; ROE Range of 9.0% to 9.4%; RSE Term of 3 Years; Suspension of CCM; and No Increase in Customer Charge
Energy Alabama: 8.3% ROE Adjusting Point; ROE Range of 8.3% to 8.7%; 3 Year Maximum on RSE Term; No Position on CCM; and No Increase in Customer Charge
Based on a review of the evidence: 1) the Attorney General’s ROE recommendation is the most reasonable and more accurately reflect Spire Gulf's cost of equity; 2) there was not sufficient evidence to support a change to a 70 basis point ROE range; 3) the Attorney General’s term recommendation is more reasonable given current economic and operating circumstances; 4) costs are regularly reviewed by Staff and the Attorney General requested suspension of CCM; and 5) the customer charge increase is revenue neutral and currently only recovers a small portion of fixed costs. Further, Spire Gulf has additional risks due to its size and large portion of industrial customers.
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Final
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Electricity Policy Agenda
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18117 and 18416
18148
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Division Report on Rate RSE and Rate ECR for Alabama Power Company as of July 31, 2026.
The Electricity Policy Division performed the regular monthly examination of the books and records of Alabama Power Company and determined the Weighted Return on Average Retail Common Equity was 6.40% for the 12 months ending December 31, 2026.
The Staff’s normal monthly review of the Over and Under Recovery for Alabama Power’s energy costs determined an under-recovery of $31,318,219 for the month.
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Final
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Water Agenda
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