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Alabama Power to extend grace period, set up new payment plans for customers

Alabama Power is extending its grace period for customers unable to pay their bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic until Sept. 28, and the company announced on Tuesday a new customized payment plan for customers who have fallen behind on their bills during the pandemic. Following the declaration in March of a state of emergency … Continued

Josh Moon

August 18, 2020

Natural gas company Spire suspends disconnections, late fees until at least May

Natural gas company Spire on Wednesday announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic its employees would now only do essential work, and disconnections and late fees for customers have been suspended until at least May 1. “If you’re worried about your natural gas bill, please give us a call. We’re always here for you, ready … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

March 25, 2020

Opinion

Analysis | Alabama Power is keeping the lights on for everyone, that’s not enough for some

Alabama Power Company last week announced that it had not and would not disconnect any of its utility customers during the COVID-19 crisis. That commitment was not enough for the environmental group GASP or Energy Alabama. That was the simple story I was writing when the absurdity of the situation dawned on me. This is … Continued

Bill Britt

March 19, 2020

Alabama Power, other state utilities promise not to disconnect services for those impacted by COVID-19

Alabama Power and Spire will not disconnect customers impacted by the COVID-19 virus, the companies announced on Tuesday in a story on their news website. APCO said in the story that it has not disconnected any delinquent customers since the coronavirus pandemic was declared a state of emergency in Alabama on March 13, and that … Continued

Josh Moon

March 17, 2020

Alabama Public Service Commission set to decide fate of solar fee

The fate of Alabama Power’s extra fees to customers with rooftop solar panels now rests with the Alabama Public Service Commission, although it was unclear Thursday when a decision would come or whether there will be a public hearing on the matter. Alabama Power, which provides electrical service to about two-thirds of the state, says … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 30, 2019

Opinion

Taylor Swift: GOP kryptonite

But here’s what makes this whole thing more absurd: Swift seemed to know exactly what she was talking about.

Josh Moon

October 9, 2018

Alabama will soon begin collecting more taxes on online sales from retailers like Amazon

Alabama will soon collect use taxes, similar to sales taxes, on more sales made through online vendors like Amazon and eBay. Gov. Kay Ivey signed HB470, which requires the new taxes to be collected and remitted to the state, into law last week. HB470 was sponsored by Rep. Rod Scott, R-Fairfield. Third-party sellers will be … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 10, 2018

Opinion

Interstate 65: Alabama’s immediate infrastructure needs

By State Auditor Jim Zeigler I do not need expensive studies and consultants to know that Alabama has immediate infrastructure needs. I experienced a major infrastructure problem Saturday afternoon. While the inadequacy of Interstate 65 from Birmingham to Montgomery — and on all of the Beach route — may or may not be our most … Continued

Jim Zeigler

June 19, 2017