If you live in most areas south of Cullman or Cherokee Counties (with exceptions like Bessemer and Tarrant that are in TVA territory), chances are your electric bill comes from Alabama Power. Alabama Power operates as a monopoly, which means they’re the only company allowed to provide electricity to a large part of the state. […]
While it is hot as blazes this summer, many Alabamians are grappling with expensive power bills. Despite attempts to conserve energy, electric rates and bills continue to rise, leaving families with unmanageable costs. Take a look at the sharp contrast between the financial struggles of Alabama’s citizens and the soaring profits of utility executives. In
In Alabama, we are all about freedom and market choices, and that’s as true of our energy use as anything else. Alabama Wants Renewable Energy Choices Recent results from a survey of 600 likely Alabama voters show that Alabamians want freedom of choice, a competitive marketplace, and the right and opportunity to choose where their
New Survey Results: Alabama Voters Want Energy Freedom in a BIG Way Read More »
What are Demand Charge Rates? We have become very accustomed to the electric bill we receive every month. This bill has different charges like sanitation, tax, etc. But the largest charge is very likely to be the electric service charge. Put simply, this charge is what the utility company charges to meet your demand, or
Previously we discussed the pros and cons of the available utility use rates. In that post we mentioned that while none of the options are perfect we do have a favorite, so here’s 6 Reasons Time of Use Rates Are The Best Option Time of Use (TOU) Rates will lower your bill. With some
Does a Perfect Utility Rate Design Exist? The simple answer: no. There is no perfect rate design, as there are up and downsides to each. However, we believe there is a best option, and we’ll talk about that in a later blog post. For now, let us analyze the positives and negatives of each of
Electricity rate design has the power to completely alter the energy sector, for better or worse. The world of electricity rate design can be a confusing one, so before we get into which rate design would be most beneficial for you and the energy sector (that’s for a later blog post!), let us first define
As solar energy and energy efficiency becomes more common, many electric companies have responded by dramatically increasing, or attempting to increase, monthly fixed utility charges. [wc_box color=”primary” text_align=”left” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=””] What are fixed charges? Fixed charges are static charges that occur on a regular basis. Most utilities have fixed charges, sometimes called an availability
