Alabama Power Company Announces Planned Redemption of Senior Notes

On April 2, 2012 Alabama Power plans to redeem all of the company's outstanding $250 million Series 2007B 5.875% Senior Notes due April 1, 2047

at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. Holders of the 2007B Senior Notes will receive a notice of redemption at least 30 days prior to the redemption date. The Bank of New York Mellon Global Corporate Trust will serve as redemption agent.