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Light Department

The Alexander City Light Department maintains 160 miles of actual lines and provides service to approximately 6,750 consumers.  We service approximately 667 rental light accounts, maintain 3,000 street lights, and handle new constructions while maintaining existing lines. Alexander City has mainly residential and commercial consumers with a few industrial consumers. The residential category constitutes approximately 75% of the total consumers. 

The City purchases power for the system from Energy Southeast via Alabama Power Company Transmission and Distribution System. 

The Light Department is on call 24 hours. When power outages occur please view the information below.

To report an outage Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, please call (256) 409-2080.

To report an outage AFTER business hours, please call Police Dispatch at (256) 234-3421.

AMI Meter Installation 

Alexander City, AL – Beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, the City of Alexander City will begin installing new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) electric meters as part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability of electric service and enhance customer service.

Phase one of the project will include residences in Districts One and Two and is expected to take several weeks to complete. The entire project is expected to take several months. 

These new meters will provide real-time data and improved service accuracy for residents. Customers in the affected areas are not required to take any action. The city’s electric department in partnership with a contracted company will complete the process with very little interruption of electric service. Once installation is complete, a notice will be placed on the door of each home to confirm the work has been finished.