Affordable, reliable energy is the lifeblood of manufacturing in America. Our industry accounts for nearly one-third of the energy consumed in the country. That powers us to contribute $2.38 trillion to GDP and employ more than 12.8 million Americans. Energy costs are therefore top of mind when companies choose where and whether to invest in […]
With some of the biggest corporate names in manufacturing, aerospace and defense, technology, and transportation calling the Tennessee Valley home, it’s easy to forget that the largest public power utility in the nation was borne because of a need to help a struggling region that was locked in poverty. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was […]
Over the past 30 years being involved with manufacturing plants and manufacturing greenfield projects, it has become more and more important to make the reliable and cost-effective energy sources to a facility a top three priority. This not only is evident in the facility that may already exist, but also and more importantly, when selecting […]
Most homeowners have a simple relationship with their local utility: a bill comes in the mail each month and they pay it. The lights come on and their appliances work. But these everyday conveniences are predominately taken for granted. Utility customers rarely stop to think about the importance of reliable, affordable energy in their daily […]
Over the last two decades, Alabama has emerged as one of the most competitive states for recruiting business and industry, attracting investment from leading companies such as Toyota, Airbus, Honda, Amazon, Baxter, GE Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Facebook, Mercedes-Benz, Google, Boeing, Hyundai and Blue Origin. Each time Alabama competed for a major industrial prize, utilities were […]
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Utilities: Our Country’s Powerline
/in Inside Story, Utilities /by Gloria Story DittusStable, reliable and cost-effective energy prices are key factors that spur economic growth across the nation. Over the years, economic growth has boomed in some regions of the country in large part because of low-cost, reliable electricity provided by the local utility company. That’s why utility companies play a major role in the economic development […]