How to Tackle an Alabama Winter
An Alabama winter can be a guessing game: freezing at sunrise, t-shirt weather by lunch, maybe some rain by dinner… Our crews prepare for it all. And while the weather changes outside, you can stay in control of your energy use inside with our free tips and tools. Let’s tackle an Alabama winter together – and save.
Energy-Saving & Account Tools for Every Forecast
My Power Usage
Track your daily energy use and find opportunities to save.
Home Energy Reports
Get personalized insights and tips based on your home’s energy habits.
Budget Billing
Enroll in Budget Billing to level out seasonal peaks and ensure a more predictable bill.
Easy Winter Tips
- Set your thermostat as low as you can while still feeling comfortable – and drop it a bit more when you’re away from the house or asleep.
- Seal up drafts around windows and doors to keep the heat in.
- Let the sunshine in during the afternoon for free warmth – and close curtains at night to hold it in.
Why Bills Can Rise in Winter
When it’s cold outside, your heating system has to work harder to make up the difference between outdoor and indoor temperatures.
For example, heating your home from 40°F outside to 70°F inside is a 33-degree climb – but cooling it from 85°F to 72°F in summer is only a 13-degree drop.
That bigger gap means your system runs longer and uses more energy to keep you comfortable.
Need Support This Winter?
If you need help managing your monthly power bill, there are a number of flexible options and support programs to help you.
Energy Assistant
Our new tool is quick and easy to use. Through a short, anonymous quiz, Energy Assistant connects you with assistance options and energy savings programs you may qualify for.
Payment Arrangements
If you're facing financial hardship, you may qualify for the option to set up payment arrangements through your online account, in person at a business office or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-245-2244.
Rate Advisor
Find a plan that fits your lifestyle – from steady Budget Billing to flexible Time Advantage. Rate Advisor is a short and easy quiz that helps match your energy habits to the rate plan that's right for you.
Bill Explainer
Our new, interactive Bill Explainer tool aims to take the guesswork out of reading your monthly bill by breaking down each section in plain language.
Stay Connected
Monitor usage, pay bills and report outages with the Alabama Power Mobile App.
Beware of Scams
Scams are more prevalent during the holiday season. Read about what to look out for and how to stay aware.
When in doubt, please call us directly at 1-800-245-2244.