Alabama § 37-12-2 - Declaration of Public Policy.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 37-12-2 — Declaration of Public Policy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-12-2. Declaration of Public Policy.
It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to encourage the development of cogeneration facilities to conserve energy resources and further industrial economic development in this state to the extent such encouragement is not inconsistent with the maintenance of just and reasonable electric rates to consumers of electric utilities. It is necessary for growth and job opportunities to encourage new investment in energy producing systems to remain competitive and allow for the sustained economic development of this state, consistent with just and reasonable treatment of electric consumers of this state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 37-12-2
What does Code of Alabama § 37-12-2 cover?
Section 37-12-2 ("Declaration of Public Policy.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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