special electric rates Alabama

Regulators have unanimously approved an additional 6% rate increase to pay for remaining costs at Georgia Power Company's Plant Vogtle. The rate increase is projected to add $8.95 a month to a typical residential customer's current monthly bill of $157. Some Alabama electricity providers have contracted to buy power from Vogtle.

Alabama Power customers are getting a refund this summer. Al.com reports the Alabama Public Service Commission approved the refund to be paid to eligible customers in August.

The Alabama Public Service Commission is meeting to consider extending special electric rates it approved last year to help stimulate Alabama's economy.…