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10 chimney cleaning, heating, ventilating and air conditioning maintenance or tree-trimming, could be a part of the package. "When you look at the ages and lifestyles of our group, you would see that we are very diverse," said Bradley. "But the idea of subscription services appeals to all of us, and we all use them. We thought, 'Why can't Alabama Power take that same concept and apply it to home maintenance?'" Under their plan, customers would sign up for the subscription service, with the option of adding the payment to their monthly power bill, said Franklin. The package could be tailored to different property types such as businesses, lake homes or beachside condominiums. Additionally, customers could turn to Alabama Power for referrals to companies that provide home maintenance. "Our customers already trust us for their appliance sales needs, and this will only strengthen that trust, while helping us increase our nonkilowatt-hour revenues," Bradley said. Five finalists were recognized at the Spark Awards: • "Alabama Power – Your Payment Center," submitted by Wesley Higgins, Technology Support supervisor, Operation Support – Customer Service Center • "Broadband Over Our Wires," submitted by Justin Bishop, Hydro journeyman, Harris Dam • "Consulting Services – Nationwide," submitted by Kenny Keenan, Corporate Headquarters market specialist • "Smart Home Automation and Security," submitted by Jackson Reynolds, administrative support coordinator, Corporate Headquarters, and Bosarge • "Tug Tool (commercial)," submitted by Robert Dreher, market specialist, Metro South-Pelham, and Celia Yates, marketing data analyst, Corporate Headquarters. "The Spark competition serves as a good reminder that we all have a role in defining Alabama Power's future," said CEO Mark Crosswhite. "With initiatives like this, we are building a culture that places innovation at the forefront of everyday thinking." Top: Bishop, Keenan, Higgins Left: Reynolds and Bosarge Right: Dreher

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