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Alabama Electric Cooperatives Rank Last in New Regional Scorecard

Blog, Concerned Citizen, Education, News + Media, Policy and Advocacy / By / January 24, 2023

If you haven’t heard, Energy Alabama has released an updated scorecard evaluating the performance of Alabama’s rural electric cooperatives in areas such as democratic governance, member services, and access to clean energy, to name a few. Energy Alabama represents one of seven southeastern states that are a part of Energy Democracy Y’all, an ongoing collaboration …

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Energy Alabama Revamps Student Membership!

Blog, Concerned Citizen / By / January 23, 2023

Interested in sustainable energy? If so, connect with students like you across the state!  Energy Alabama is offering free memberships to college students across the state. Joining as a student member offers the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, industry experts, and professionals advocating for green energy and environmental justice both in Alabama and throughout …

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Alabama Municipal Electric Authority Deploys Solar, Alabama Power Fights It

Blog, Consumer, Policy and Advocacy / By / October 25, 2022

The new Black Bear Solar Project in Montgomery County is almost operational and will provide massive cost savings to the 350,000 Alabamians who get electricity through one of the eleven municipal utilities participating in the project. We’re talking savings to the tune of $12 million in LESS THAN ONE year! And an estimated $40 million …

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Energy Alabama is Hiring for an Education Manager

Leave a Comment / Blog / By / August 19, 2022

Energy Alabama is a non-profit organization advancing Alabama’s clean energy future through education and advocacy. We are currently hiring for an Education Manager. To view the full job description, including compensation information, click here. To apply for the position, please submit an application (including resume and cover letter) via email to admin@energyalabama.org. We will update you on …

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Why is Your Power Bill So Dang High?

Leave a Comment / Blog / By / August 18, 2022

Short Answer: The monopoly utilities providing electricity to Alabama residents bet heavily on natural gas, while continuing to burn other increasingly costly fossil fuels to generate power. These fuel prices have skyrocketed for a variety of reasons, including COVID. Utilities made the wrong bet, but YOU are the one who’s paying the price. That’s because …

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Energy Alabama Huntsville Meetup Sept. 15, 2022 at Straight to Ale Campus 805. Text written on blue background with photo oof Straight to Ale Campus 805 building in the background and folks sitting on picnic tables outside.

Huntsville Meet-Up at Straight to Ale Campus 805: Sept. 15

Blog, Community Events / By / August 17, 2022

Energy Alabama is hosting a meet-up in Huntsville on September 15 at Straight to Ale Campus 805. The event is 4-7 p.m., come and go, so you can stop by and say hello or hang out with us all evening. This meet-up is open to everyone who’s passionate about clean, sustainable energy and working to bring about positive change to our state.

Responding to Joe Wheeler EMC’s Misinformation

Leave a Comment / Blog, Concerned Citizen, Policy and Advocacy / By / August 10, 2022

Dear member of Joe Wheeler EMC, You may have recently been the recipient of a letter from your utility’s CEO, George Kitchens. That letter contained so much misinformation we felt the need to respond and set the record straight. Misinformation stings all the worse when you know the person has the facts and chooses to …

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Birmingham Meet-Up at Cahaba Brewing: August 3

Blog, Community Events / By / August 10, 2022

Energy Alabama is hosting a meet-up in Birmingham on August 3 at Cahaba Brewing from 4-7 p.m. It’s a come-and-go event, so you can stop by and say hello or hang out with us all evening. This meet-up is open to everyone who’s passionate about clean, sustainable energy and working to bring about positive change …

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Alabama Public Service Commission approves Alabama Power gas plant acquisition amid soaring gas prices

Blog / By / August 2, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today the Alabama Public Service Commission approved Alabama Power’s request to acquire the Calhoun Gas Plant and also increased the utility’s energy cost recovery factor, resulting in an approximately $7 increase to Alabamians’ monthly bills. Just over a year after receiving approval to add almost 1,900 megawatts of additional gas resources, Alabama …

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