The utility ranked 51st out of 53 in a report by the American Council for a Clean Energy Economy.
tool that analyzes home energy usage and provides customized energy tips and recommendations based on individual reports.According to the scorecard, Alabama Power earned its five points for the following:2 of 3 possible points for commercial and industrial programs1 point for including energy efficiency in its integrated resource plan
Alabama Power was the only Alabama utility included in the scorecard. The Tennessee Valley Authority, which provides power for much of north Alabama, was not included because it is a wholesaler and efficiency programs vary among the local power companies that operate within TVA territory, none of which are large enough to make the scorecard.
“In truth, all three of those things generally need to be working in concert, working together for a utility to be able to effectively help its customers save energy, lower their bills, reduce energy burdens, improve in-home comfort, help the grid as an energy resource and all the myriad benefits that energy efficiency brings,” he said.Alabama Power, like most regulated utilities, earns a rate of return on the infrastructure like power plants that it needs to serve its customers.
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