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...
Alabama Power taps Mark Crosswhite new CEO
(From Alabama Power News Center 2/11/14) The Alabama Power Board of Directors has elected Mark A. Crosswhite as the new president and CEO of the company, effective March 1. Crosswhite also will join the board of directors of Alabama Power. Crosswhite succeeds Charles McCrary, who is retiring after more than 12 years as the company’s leader. McCrary will...
Alabama PSC Explains Alabama Power Rate Change
The Alabama Public Service Commission approved a recommendation to revise the return on equity component of Rate RSE for Alabama Power Company. The proposal requires the consent of Alabama Power Company and may be finalized by the Commission’s next meeting September 10, 2013. The Commission issued the following explanation concerning the proposed...