Alabama Power Profits Surge While Blount County Families Foot the Bill
ONEONTA — As families across Blount County tighten their belts to manage rising costs, Alabama Power has reported a staggering $113 million increase in net profit for 2025. While the utility giant celebrates its financial growth, local residents are left wondering why their monthly statements continue to climb despite the company’s massive earnings.
- Record Profits: Alabama Power’s parent company, Southern Company, recently disclosed the surge, fueled largely by higher utility revenues from its retail customers.
- The Cost of “Stability”: Although the company has committed to “steady rates” through 2027, this freeze applies only to the rate components—not the actual totals on your bill. As usage and “fuel adjustment” charges fluctuate, many residents find themselves paying more than ever for basic electricity.
- A Monopoly on Energy: With rates consistently sitting above the national average, Alabama Power remains the only investor-owned utility in the state, leaving Blount County homeowners with few traditional alternatives.
The Solution: Taking Power Back with Solar
The most effective way to escape the cycle of utility profit hikes is to stop relying on them entirely. Solar power is no longer just a futuristic concept; it is a practical financial strategy for Alabamians to achieve energy independence.
- Eliminate the Middleman: By installing solar panels, you generate your own electricity right on your property, bypassing the utility’s profit margins and infrastructure fees.
- Protection Against Future Hikes: Once you own your power source, “rate stability” is no longer a promise from a corporation—it’s a reality you control. You lock in your energy costs for decades.
- Blount County’s Potential: Our region’s climate is ideal for solar harvesting. Combined with modern battery storage technology, local homes can remain powered through storms and outages that frequently plague the traditional grid.
The latest profit reports confirm one thing: Alabama Power’s priority is its shareholders. It’s time for Blount County residents to prioritize their own wallets by looking to the sun for a more affordable, independent future.