Elect Jim Zeigler
Public Service Commission Place 2
Jim Zeigler has been standing up for Alabama families, often winning. He blocked the I-10 toll charge. He took down a corrupt governor. Now he's bringing that same determination to the Public Service Commission.
★ Press Release • March 9, 2026
“Alabama Families Shouldn’t Pay the Bill” — Zeigler Responds to $4.1 Billion Federal Loan to Alabama Power
The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $4.1 billion loan to Alabama Power — part of a $26.5 billion package explicitly tied to soaring electricity demand from Big Tech data centers. Any customer savings must be approved by the Alabama PSC.
“The federal government just confirmed in writing what I have been saying throughout this campaign: Big Tech data centers are driving the expansion of Alabama’s power grid — and someone has to pay for it. Right now, that someone is you.”
Zeigler notes that President Trump himself called on tech companies to fund their own power infrastructure — and asks whether Alabama will have an independent watchman on the PSC, or a commissioner who looks the other way.
Read the Full Statement →"I am running to put the PUBLIC back into the public service commission. I will be the Watchman for the people."
— Jim Zeigler, January 24, 2026
Big Tech Must Pay Their Own Way
Trillion-dollar technology companies want to build massive AI data centers, solar farms and other high-tech intrusions in Alabama — facilities that consume as much electricity and water as a mid-sized city.
The key question: who pays for all that new infrastructure? These are some of the wealthiest corporations in the world. Residential ratepayers should not be asked to subsidize their power needs and go short on water.
"If Big Tech creates the power shock, Big Tech should fund the power solution — not Alabama ratepayers."
Jim Zeigler will insist on cost allocation structures that protect residential ratepayers when large commercial projects require new infrastructure. He will serve as a Watchman, letting the public and local officials know about these intrusions before they are a done deal.
Why Jim Zeigler?
Jim Zeigler is the only candidate in this 2026 race who has been elected to the PSC. He knows how this Commission works — and he knows how to make it work for Alabama families.
✓ Elected State Auditor twice — earned every vote
✓ PSC experience — served 1975-79
✓ Held government accountable as State Auditor
✓ Led the grassroots effort that stopped the I-10 toll
Experience and independence for Alabama ratepayers.
A Record of Results
Stopped the I-10 Mobile Bay Toll
When ALDOT wanted to charge Alabama drivers $6 each way to cross Mobile Bay — $90/month for daily commuters — Jim built a grassroots coalition and got it stopped.
Took Down a Corrupt Governor
Jim was the first elected official to call for Governor Robert Bentley's impeachment — and he followed through until Bentley resigned and pleaded guilty.
Defeated Amendment One
When the Legislature tried to let the Governor appoint school board members instead of letting voters elect them, Jim and his wife led the opposition and Alabama voters said NO.
Public Service Commission (1974-78)
Jim served on the PSC starting at age 25. He's the only candidate in this race who has actually been elected to the Commission.
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