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MAY Newly compiled data found that Alabama Power extended its decades- long record of reducing air emissions from its generating facilities. The fleet of fossil fuel plants last year reduced emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) by 74 percent, while cutting nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 36 percent from 2015 levels. Since 1996, the company's SO2 emissions were down 96 percent, while NOx emissions were down 87 percent. Over the past 15 years, Alabama Power spent more than $4 billion on environmental controls and other measures to meet tougher federal regulations. The company's changing fuel mix, which relies more on natural gas and renewables and less on coal, has contributed to lower emissions. During the past three years, the company retired three coal units while switching others to natural gas. In all, the company went from 23 coal units down to 10. ……………. Plant Barry was recognized with an environmental stewardship award by Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP) in Mobile. The plant received the award, along with the Cooper/T. Smith Corp., for repurposing two 200,000-pound boilers to create an artificial reef off the coast of Dauphin Island. Cooper/T. Smith provided a 195- foot barge that became a part of the reef. The package boilers were retired equipment from Plant Barry's Washington County and Theodore sites. The boilers were replaced with upgraded equipment as part of regularly scheduled maintenance. …………… Four schools and nonprofit organizations received conservation education grants of up to $1,000 each through the Alabama Power Foundation's Students to Stewards program. The recipients of the 2017 Students to Stewards grants were Auburn High School; Beulah Elementary School of Valley; Cary Woods Elementary School of Auburn; and Friends of the Montgomery Clean City Commission. Students to Stewards is part of the foundation's Brighter Minds education initiative, which helps prepare students for the workforce. JUNE The new 9-foot-tall logo and 5-and- a-half-foot-tall "Alabama Power" letters illuminated by LEDs began shining for all to see atop Corporate Headquarters. Fravert Services, which has installed signs on state landmarks such as Children's Hospital, Bryant-Denny Stadium and the Birmingham- Shuttlesworth International Airport, completed the work on the north side of Alabama Power's largest building in downtown Birmingham. The contractor's employees dealt with gusting winds 19 stories aboveground and other elements before turning the switch on for the new company symbols. Old logo signage at the main entrance on 18th Street and inside the atrium was replaced with the new logo beginning in July. ………………… About 200 residents are fed daily at Community Kitchens, a Birmingham- based nonprofit. Feeding that many people, is the result of coordinated efforts between volunteers, food donors and the agency. For Magic City Alabama Power Service Organization members, it requires commitment, sacrifice and caring. The staff and board members of Community Kitchens honored APSO and other groups during a dinner at St. Andrews Church on Southside. About 10 years ago, members of the Magic City chapter began partnering with Community Kitchens to serve healthy meals. APSO members serve at lunchtime on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of every month. Nearly 25 Alabama Power and Southern Company employees spend their lunch hour preparing food for others. ………………… Alabama Power may be the subject next fall when some Southern Division youths write about what they did on their summer vacation. About 30 students from Greenville Elementary and Greenville Middle School spent a fun day in a special summer camp organized by Greenville Business Office employees. Students from fourth to eighth grades visited their Alabama Power office to learn about local operations, see how a bucket truck works and participate in a hands-on activity. After students suited up in their personal protection equipment, an engineering supervisor demonstrated how employees work from a bucket truck and the different tools used. JULY Alabama Power was ranked No. 6 on a list of the most trusted utilities in America. Cogent Reports named the "20 Most Trusted Business Partners" based on its 2015 Commercial Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement study. Nearly 6,200 business customers of the 59 largest electric and combination utilities in the U.S. were surveyed. Alabama Power ranked second in the South with 763 points, behind overall leader Southwestern Electric Power of Shreveport, Louisiana, which scored 802. …………….. About 300 representatives of nonprofits, businesses and communities networked at Alabama Power's fifth annual Elevate conference as attendees learned the importance of data and how to share it most effectively. The conference kicked off with a reception and dinner in Birmingham. Throughout the conference, the Share 3 Magic City APSO volunteers serve meals. Elevate attendee shares information.

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