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6 Earlier this year, Southern Company employees were introduced to the Get Plugged In initiative. Employees of each operating company were challenged to get involved in the company's growth by using electric products in their own homes and promoting them to their families and friends. Alabama Power Executive Vice President Steve Spencer kicked off the informational campaign at the 2014 Business Forum. "We have a strong legacy but to be successful in the future we must continue to grow revenue," Spencer said. "This campaign will give you more information on how to contribute to our success." Vice President of Marketing Don Scivley was featured in an article on Southern Today that started the systemwide campaign. "Our employees are incredible ambassadors for our company in the communities where they live and work, and they can use their influence to promote electric products as well," said Scivley. "This effort will build on our pride in the company, our belief in the positive attributes of electricity and our understanding of how employees can directly impact the bottom line. In addition, our customers will reap the benefits of lower energy costs and improved comfort. It's really a win-win- win for our customers, our company and our stockholders." Following the announcements, representatives from Alabama Power's Marketing Department held a Get Plugged In event at Corporate Headquarters. More than 300 employees had the chance to ask questions and learn firsthand about benefits of an all-electric household. To learn more, employees should visit the Get Plugged In page on Powerlines or contact a division "champion." DIVISION 'CHAMPIONS' • Rob Dreher - Birmingham Division • Kevin Williams - Birmingham Division • Janice Vera - Eastern Division • Salena Cook - Eastern Division • Blake Lowery - Eastern Division • Sherrie McCormick - Mobile Division • Mary Sue Cain - Southeast Division • Jane Conradi - Southern Division • Richard Dudley - Southern Division • Karen Burklew - Western Division Get Plugged In ALL-ELECTRIC Appliance Centers offer many energy-efficient products. EMPLOYEES CAN SAVE MONEY, AID COMPANY BY BUYING ELECTRIC Photos by Wynter Byrd EMPLOYEES CAN SAVE BIG Alabama Power has many ways to help our customers plug in to energy savings. As a company employee, you can take advantage of even more savings when you choose electric. GET CASH BACK WHEN YOU CHOOSE ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR HOME • Switch your gas heating system to an electric heat pump to save $300 per unit. (All- electric heat pumps and dual fuel heat pumps qualify.) • Replace an existing heat pump with a new heat pump for $50 cash back, plus a high SEER. (The higher the SEER, the higher your bonus. Cash bonus up to $100.) • Switch your gas water heater to an electric water heater. (Free 40-gallon or 50-gallon tank water heater or $200.) • Switch your gas water heater to a heat pump water heater to save $225 per unit. (APC Appliance Sales offers special employee prices on heat pump water heaters.) • Shift from the gasoline pump to an electric plug with an electric vehicle. ($750 cash back on 2014 or newer models purchased in 2014.) Employee cashback incentives from Alabama Power are available through Dec. 31, 2014. Certain restrictions may apply. Please contact your division champion for more information. Plug in to your employee benefits and get 0 percent financing when you convert your gas heating and AC system to a heat pump or piggyback system. Terms up to 84 months are available when the financed amount exceeds $5,000. The employee's home must also have electric water heating to qualify for 0 percent financing. The monthly payment is processed through payroll deduction. Replacement heat pumps may be financed at a low 6 percent interest rate up to 84 months. ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS BENEFITS: • Most advanced heating and cooling system available • Economical to operate • Energy efficient • Saves up to $600 a year on heating and cooling costs when you switch from gas • Financing available with approved credit • Improve humidity levels in your home. For more information, talk to a marketing representative or call the Alabama Power Energy Line at 1-800-990-APCO (2726).