Address 762 Railey Road Alexander City, AL 35010 Department Contact Ricky Waller Administrative Assistant Tracy Kendrick Telephone (256) 409-2080 (256) 409.2081 Fax (256) 409-2082 Email Ricky Waller Tracy Kendrick

 

Function of Department

 

The Light Department covers 26 square miles of actual lines and takes care of 7,000 customers. We service approximately 667 rental light accounts, maintain 3,000 of our own street lights, handle new construction while maintaining existing lines. The Light Department is on call 24 hours a day when power outages occur or any emergency that might come up whether it is electrical or just helping other departments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Did you know the power is out?
A: Yes, we are currently out trying to locate the problem. Hopefully the power will be back on shortly.

Q: How long will the power be out?
A: According to the cause of the outage: weather, down trees, broken poles, transformers, etc. When the cause is determined we can tell the customers approximately how long the power will be out.

General Information

 

Alexander City Light and Power is a member of AMEA (Alabama Municipal Electric Authority). Being a member of AMEA helps to keep the cost down to our customers. Also, we are a Public Power Community which allows the department to help schools, churches and community activities: such as installing early warning sirens, Jazz Festival lighting, Christmas lighting, etc.