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Alabama Senate Passes Bills to Curb Data Center Incentives: A Move Towards Energy Affordability and Fiscal Responsibility

The Alabama Senate has passed two bills aimed at limiting incentives for data centers. The first, sponsored by State Senator Andrew Jones, caps tax abatements at twenty years and requires large data centers to pay state sales and use taxes on their purchases starting January 1, 2027. The second bill, sponsored by State Senator Lance Bell, prevents data centers from passing their high energy costs onto regular businesses and families. These moves come as lawmakers seek to stay competitive for business while avoiding overly generous deals that strain state resources. Energy Alabama, a clean energy advocacy group, supports Bells bill for protecting everyday customers. The bills now head to the House for review, with related utility regulation measures still in play.

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