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Powergrams is coming to your inbox next year Starting next year, Powergrams will go all digital. A year from now, you will be able to receive your issue straight to your inbox and read the newsletter whenever, wherever: at home, while traveling and more. It's an easier way for you to access the Alabama Power news you want. Several members of the Energizers Travel Group recently visited South Africa and the Cape of Good Hope. (Wayne Lewis) 5 We're honored to share that Alabama Power was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2026. Alabama Power ranked No. 8 among energy and utility companies across the country. For us, this recognition isn't about a headline or an award. It's about the work happening every single day across Alabama. It's engineers planning before severe weather arrives. It's linemen and crews working safely and quickly to restore power. It's employees serving customers in communities large and small across our state. And it's the continued focus on keeping service safe, reliable and affordable for the people who count on us every day. That commitment includes keeping our rates frozen through 2027 while continuing to invest in reliability and service across the state. The Newsweek ranking was based on feedback from customers, employees and investors, along with public sentiment and online conversations. While we're proud to be recognized, we know trust is something that has to be earned again and again over time. That's why we stay focused on what matters most – serving the 1.6 million customers and communities who count on us every single day. BUILT ON TRUST: Alabama Power named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies Members of the Southeast Division Energizers Chapter brightened the lives of children served by the Boys & Girls Club of Eufaula, supplying a helping of smiles with a snack. During a recent meeting, the retiree service group packaged snacks to be distributed to children who attend after-school programs. The gesture is part of Southeast Division Energizers' tradition of assisting the Wiregrass community. Those projects run the gamut, with members boosting nonprofits that help less privileged individuals and families, helping in educational programs such as Read Across America, assisting food banks supplying food for the needy and volunteering in myriad projects that improve life for residents in their communities. Volunteers tagged each item with a sticker reading, "Donated by Alabama Power Energizers," a small but meaningful reminder of the group's community commitment. "We do these projects at least four times a year," said Southeast Energizers Chapter President Alan Morrow. "Every time we meet, we try to help and give back to the community." The Southeast Division Energizers meet on the first Thursday of each quarter. Before each meeting, members decide which local nonprofit will benefit from their efforts. Morrow reached out to members in early May so they could prepare for the June 7 gathering. Members often shop in bulk at big-box stores like Sam's Club, buying cases of chips, cookies and other snacks for distribution. The group has done similar projects for the Wiregrass Food Bank, SARCOA Area Agency on Aging in Dothan and Kid One Transport, a statewide Energizers initiative in 2025. Morrow said the idea for the community project expanded from a suggestion by Kim Savage, Energizers and Alabama Power Service Organization executive director, who has encouraged the service groups to increase their visibility and outreach. "We want people to know the Energizers are here to help," Morrow said. "It's a way to show that Alabama Power retirees are still active and care deeply about their communities." Further strengthening their ties to the area, Southeast Energizers took part in the 2026 Wiregrass Kidney Walk and Celebration in April. "It's not about how big the project is," Morrow said. "It's about showing up, lending a hand and reminding people that we're all part of the same community." By Donna Cope Southeast Division Energizers power up community with snack donations COMMUNITY SERVICE Morrow (left), Kent Davis of Boys & Girls Club of Eufaula and Energizer Allen White were thrilled with the donations. (Shannon Sampson)

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