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Power Facts ALABAMA POWER CUSTOMER NEWSLETTER July 2016 www.AlabamaPower.com • Turn up the temperature. Set your thermostat at 85-90 degrees while you are away. • Close blinds and shades. • Turn lights off except those needed for security. Consider an inexpensive timer to turn them on only in the evening. • Unplug electronics. Televisions, stereos and other devices use energy even when not in use. July 2016 • Turn up the temperature. Set your thermostat at 85-90 degrees while For over 50 years, Alabama Power's rates have been below the national average but there are still some easy things you can do around your home. POWER RECIPE Crust: ½ teaspoon lemon zest ¾ cup flour 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon powdered sugar ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter Filling: 6 eggs 1 ½ cups sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice 6 tablespoons flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest Lemon Bars Preheat oven to 335 degrees. In food processor, pulse flour with powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add butter. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Press into bottom of 9-by-9-inch square pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Once refrigerated, bake for 20 minutes until crust is lightly browned. Once crust is baked, reduce the oven to 325 degrees. Meanwhile, begin making the filling. In a bowl, beat eggs with sugar. Add lemon juice, zest, flour, baking powder and salt. Pour over hot crust. Bake for 20 minutes, until filling sets. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate about an hour before cutting. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Dolester Miles, pastry chef, Highlands Bar and Grill, Chez Fonfon and Bottega WHILE ON VACATION:

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