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City of Luverne Electric Department recognized for reliable electric service to community
The City of Luverne Electric Department has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2021. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community- owned electric utilities. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data through its subscription- based eReliability ...
Cook honored with 2022 AMEA President’s Award
Al Cook, former Economic Development Marketing Consultant for the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA), was the recipient of the 2022 AMEA President’s Award on Monday, May 2 during the AMEA President’s Awards Dinner in Orange Beach, AL. The event was held in conjunction with the 2022 AMEA Power Supply Conference, May 2 and 3. The ...
Tate honored with 2022 AMEA President’s Award
Morris Tate, former vice chairman of the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) Board of Directors, and former chairman of the City of Luverne Electric Board, was the recipient of the 2022 AMEA President’s Award on Monday, May 2 during the AMEA President’s Awards Dinner in Orange Beach, AL. The event was held in conjunction with ...
AMEA and its Members announce 2022 scholarship winners
Forty (40) high school seniors will enroll in a four-year college/university, community college, and/or vocational school in Alabama this year with help from the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) and its Members through the 2022 AMEA Scholarship Program. Each of the 40 scholarship recipients will receive a $2,500 scholarship for a total of $100,000 awarded ...
Lightsource bp Closes $100 Million Financing on One of the Largest Solar Projects in Alabama
Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $100 million financing package for its 130 megawatt (MWdc) Black Bear Solar energy project* in Montgomery County, Alabama. When complete, Black Bear will meaningfully contribute to Alabama’s cumulative utility-scale solar capacity*. The tax equity investment for the project was secured from Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank. Debt for the project ...
AMEA honors Members for 40 years of partnership and support
The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) honored its 11 Members for their 40 years of partnership and support during the joint action agency’s awards luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 2. AMEA recognized Members during the event with a special award. AMEA also honored those founding leaders and partners who were instrumental in the formation of the ...