The ABC Trust is a 501(c)4 social welfare organization, established by Alabama Power in 1992 to help income constrained Alabamians cover their energy costs. The Trust provides resources and education through partnerships with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), Community Action Agencies, and other social services organizations.

The Trust operates its own investment committee and is funded by Alabama Power Company investments.  Importantly, ABC Trust dollars are not derived from ratepayer contributions.

Efficiency Forward - Provides up to $10K for energy efficiency upgrades to nonprofits that have a health and human service mission.  Learn More

Home Forward – Provides HVAC units for homeowners who are at or below 200% of the poverty guideline.  The application process is administered by local community action agencies.  Grants up to $6,500 are available.

Learn More, locate a community action agency near you, click here.

Trust Community Grant - awards up to $500 to nonprofits and faith-based organizations working to address health and human service needs in the community. Learn More

Dorothy Crosby Legacy Award

Provides up to $10K to health and human nonprofits for service projects that specifically touch energy, seniors, education, and youth. The award honors the legacy of former ABC Trust board president, Dorothy Crosby.

ABC Trust programs operate at of 250% of the national poverty guideline. This is higher than most federal energy assistance programs and allows an opportunity for families who don’t qualify for federal programs to receive Trust funding.

In addition to energy assistance, the Trust also provides other types of emergency support for families, such as rental assistance and food security.

The Emergency Energy, Emergency Cooling and Emergency General and Emergency Food and Shelter programs are administered January-December by community action agencies and other non-profits across the state.  Learn more. Locate an agency near you, click here.