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Alabama Power to retire Gadsden Steam Plant
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Alabama Power today announced the retirement of its oldest power plant, the Gadsden Steam Plant, after 109 years. The retirement is set for Jan. 1, 2023.
Located on the banks of the Coosa River in Gadsden, the original plant was under construction when company president James Mitchell secured the purchase of the Alabama Power Development Company in 1912. In 1913, Mitchell consolidated the companies under the name Alabama Power Company.
When it was built, Plant Gadsden’s ability to produce 10,000 kilowatt hours made it the largest electric-generating facility in the state. This gave Alabama Power the reserve power needed to build dams, expand transmission lines, grow Alabama’s economy and improve service to the state.
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Alabama Power to retire Gadsden Steam Plant after more than a century of service
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Alabama Power customers will see changes to their monthly bills in December
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Many Alabamians are facing challenging times, and no one wants to see rising electric bills. However, the increased cost of fuel to generate electricity has necessitated an adjustment to our rate.
Beginning in December, the typical residential customer bill will increase by about $10 a month to cover the higher cost of fuel used to generate electricity. Using diverse fuel types and sources has helped dampen the adjustment. We do not make money from fuel expenses.
We’re here to help customers struggling to pay their bills. To discuss options, customers chat with us online, give us a call or visit us in person at one of our offices. Customers can also find easy tips to save money and use less energy at AlabamaPower.com/Winterize.
Partners in the community also are ready to help. More information on resources and assistance programs through Community Action Agencies is available at AlabamaPower.com/PaymentAssistance.
Those able to support neighbors in need can check the Project SHARE box on their Alabama Power bill or online account. Contributions to Project SHARE, run by the Salvation Army, directly support low-income and elderly customers in our communities.
TV
Below is b-roll from Alabama Power for you to download and use on your TV news broadcasts:
PHOTOS
The following photos from Alabama Power can be used in your online and/or print publications.
Questions?
Media inquiries (reserved for news media only): 205-257-4155