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Energy Institute of Alabama to celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day

Lineworkers often put themselves in harm's way to restore critical power, often in dangerous weather conditions.

Jacob Holmes

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April 17, 2024

Ainsworth appoints Jeff Peoples, Gary Smith to 21st Century Workforce commission

The commission was created in 2019 to continually assess and strengthen Alabama’s workforce.

Jacob Holmes

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July 14, 2023

Independent analysis: Statewide ash pond closure plans “comprehensive and robust”

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is currently reviewing applications to close a number of coal ash storage sites.

March 30, 2021

Opinion

Alabama’s smart, measured approach to power has paid off for customers

"Alabama’s regulated system has some of the best and most reliable electricity service in the country."

Seth Hammett

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February 26, 2021

Merrill awards NASS Medallions to several power cooperatives

These medallions recognize individuals, groups and organizations for exceptional service and dedication to carrying out the mission of the National Association of Secretaries of State.

December 3, 2020

ADEM director weighs-in on coal ash pond closures

APR spoke with ADEM Director Lance LeFleur to understand the process and how the public could be assured that steps taken would lead to a safe and effective outcome.

Bill Britt

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October 19, 2020

UA partners with Alabama Power and Techstars on energy-focused accelerator

The EnergyTech accelerator organization will support startups in energy technology and advance the University of Alabama’s educational and research mission.

Brandon Moseley

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October 12, 2020

Sweet Grown Alabama is new branding initiative to boost Alabama-grown foods

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate announced that the Department has created a new initiative for shoppers looking to buy local and support Alabama farmers. Shoppers will soon have a new way to identify locally grown products with the Sweet Grown Alabama logo. “As I travel across the state, most of the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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August 12, 2019

BCA stumbles on as negotiation with big businesses stalls

An effort to reunite some of the state’s most prestigious companies with the faltering Business Council of Alabama is stalled, several insiders with knowledge of the negotiations say. For over a year, the Alabama Political Reporter published numerous accounts listing various grievances being expressed about the leadership of then-BCA President and CEO Billy Canary. Canary and BCA’s Executive … Continued

Bill Britt

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August 7, 2018