Alabama Power Provider
Our goals are to provide reliable electricity, offer energy-savings programs, services and education, and find ways to better serve our communities and citizens. Learn more about our impact, our reach and all the facets of our company that help make that happen.
Our Team
We care about the people we work alongside. Learn why we are a great place to work.
Our History
Learn how we started and helped transform Alabama’s quality of life.
Our Culture
Explore the ways we create an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
Energy Sources
Discover the energy mix helping us power a better Alabama.
Customers First
Our top priority is taking care of our customers. This means keeping reliability high and power rates low. For decades, we have consistently provided electricity more than 99 percent of the time while keeping our prices below the national average.
Service Territory
We are the second largest electric utility within Southern Company, serving customers in the southern two-thirds of Alabama. More than 84,000 miles of power lines carry electricity to customers throughout the company’s 44,500-square-mile service territory.
Economic Development
We were the first electric utility in the U.S. to establish an Economic Development Department. We’ve been committed to encouraging and supporting economic growth throughout Alabama. We work closely with companies in their site-selection process, as well as help existing companies expand.
Environmental Stewardship
Alabama Power takes its responsibility to protect the environment seriously. We have a strong record of meeting or doing better than standards set by state and federal environmental agencies. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, we rank among the top of all investor-owned utilities for its investment in equipment and technology to safeguard the environment. Environmental stewardship is good business.
Energy Conservation
Our employees work with customers to help them improve the energy efficiency of their homes, businesses and communities. We also offer a variety of incentives and pricing options that allow Alabamians to better control their energy costs. Learn more.
Community Commitment
Being involved in our communities is part of our company’s culture. The Alabama Power Foundation provides support to a wide spectrum of nonprofit organizations and institutions across the state. And our employees and retirees volunteer their time and resources through the Alabama Power Service Organization and the Energizers retiree service network.
Lakes and Recreation
Our hydroelectric generating plants created several lakes on the Tallapoosa, Coosa and Black Warrior rivers. The plants provide our customers with clean, reliable electric energy. The surrounding waters offer abundant recreational opportunities for all who live in and visit the state.
We engage in active land management programs to preserve the natural beauty of the area surrounding the lakes. And the public has lakeshore access through public recreation areas. Beaches, boat ramps, picnic areas, trails and camping sites are maintained for the public’s enjoyment.
We’re Recognized for Our Service to Alabama
“For the service of Alabama.” These were the words of Alabama Power founder William Patrick Lay. Service to our customers, neighbors, communities and those in need continues to guide all we do at Alabama Power. Our service has been recognized by environmental, energy efficiency, community, creative and industrial organizations. Below are some examples of the recognition we have received.
- 2023 Site Selection Magazine’s Top Utility for Economic Development
- 2023 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award for March 3 storms
- 2023 Southern Electric Exchange Real Estate Right of Way Industry Excellence Award
- 2023 Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County Joanna Hightower Community Impact Award
- 2022 Alabama Department of Commerce Rural Star Partner Award
- 2022 Alabama NAACP Corporate Advocacy Award
- 2022 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award for Winter Storm Landon
- 2022 Edison Electric Institute and IBEW Edwin D. Hill Award
- 2022 The Guidehouse Generation Knowledge Service Plant Operational Excellence Award
- 2022 Birmingham Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Award
- 2022 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award for Hurricane Nicholas
- 2021 Hydro Hall of Fame Inductee – Alabama Power’s Lay Dam
- 2021 Birmingham Business Journal Veteran Friendly Employer category for the Veterans of Influence Awards
- 2021 Alabama NAACP Corporate Partner of the Year
- 2021 Site Selection Magazine’s Top Utility for Economic Development
- 2021 Environment + Energy Leader Awards: Top Project
- 2021 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award for Winter Storm Viola
- 2021 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response Award for Hurricane Zeta
- 2021 Edison Electric Institute Advocacy Excellence Award for connectivity initiative
- 2021 Birmingham Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Award
- 2021 Southwest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce Impact Award
- 2020 Southeastern Electric Exchange Industry Excellence Award
- 2020 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Assistance Award and Emergency Recovery Award for Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Sally
- 2020 National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Awards
- 2020 Partners for Environmental Progress Environmental Stewardship Award
- 2020 Alabama NAACP Corporate Advocacy Award
- 2020 POWER Smart Grid Award
- 2020 Birmingham Business Journal Company of the Decade