Alabama Public Service Commissioners joined the AIEC for its annual fall conference on November 18, 2014. Gathering in the offices of its legal counsel in Montgomery, Alabama – Capell & Howard, P.C. – the Commissioners reviewed with AIEC the regulatory environment on both state and federal levels. The group shared their perspectives and...
Alabama among top in nation for industry
Alabama is a recognized leader in the United States for industry development. In its 10th annual Ranking Report of all states, Business Facilities Magazine ranked Alabama in the top ten for 10 out of 27 important business categories. They include Best Business Climate, Lowest Industrial Electricity Rates, and Economic Growth...
AIEC testifies before the EPA to fight proposed carbon rule
On July 29 and 30, the EPA held public hearings on its proposed regulation of carbon dioxide from power plants. The Alabama Industrial Energy Consumers appeared before the EPA to oppose the rule. Following is the text of the official testimony: “I am James McLemore. I am an attorney in Montgomery, Alabama. I am here representing the Alabama Industrial...
Utility companies chide new EPA rules at Gulf Coast energy forum
By Michael Finch II | (al.com) June 06, 2014 at 4:25 PM, updated June 06, 2014 at 4:41 PM MOBILE, Alabama — In the face of more regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency, Gulf Coast utility executives condemned the rules as anything but helpful for consumers at conference held Thursday at the Mobile Renaissance Riverview Plaza...
AIEC holds 9th annual spring meeting
Capital City is host site for AIEC gathering The membership of AIEC held its annual spring meeting in Montgomery, Alabama April 21-22, 2014. Guests included Mark Crosswhite, the new President of Alabama Power Co., and the three commissioners of the Alabama Public Service Commission – President Twinkle Cavanaugh, Jeremy Oden, and Terry Dunn. The event began...