Seth Hammett

Vast amounts of normal services have been interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation evolves and uncertainty remains, one thing that Alabamians can count on is for the lights to come on when they flip the switch. With many in our state working remotely, children engaging in virtual learning or caring for loved ones … Continued

A recent opinion column on solar energy in the Montgomery Advertiser leads with an analogy so full of holes that it resembles Swiss cheese.  It claims that the reasonable fee charged by Alabama Power to rooftop solar customers, who also want power from the utility, is like the government charging you a tax on fruit you grow … Continued

More than once in my life I’ve been reminded there is no such thing as a free lunch. I first learned that lesson from my parents and you probably did, too. Everything has a cost to someone. Whether you’re handing money to a cashier directly or paying a higher utility rate because of government regulations, … Continued

“Freedom Isn’t Free” is the often-quoted final line in a stirring patriotic song that immediately came to mind after reading a recently published opinion piece titled, “It’s Time for Energy Freedom in Alabama.” The Energy Institute of Alabama was created to promote reliable, affordable and clean energy. As part of that mission, we strive to … Continued

For more than 40 years, I have dedicated my life to advancing the economic interests of Alabama. I’ve spent time in the state Legislature as a representative of my hometown district and was honored to be selected speaker of the House for Alabama. I served the governor as the director of what is now the … Continued

By Seth Hammett Throughout my career – beginning when, at age 26, I became president of the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce – bringing good, well-paying jobs to Alabama has been of paramount importance. As Alabama recruited Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Airbus, Google, Remington Arms and others, it was clear that a key element in the … Continued