# Ala. Code § 37-12-2: Section 37-12-2 Declaration of Public Policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T37_C12_S37-12-2

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 37-12-2
- **Heading:** Section 37-12-2 Declaration of Public Policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 37 / Chapter 12 / Section 37-12-2

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 37-12-1 Section 37-12-1 Short Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T37_C12_S37-12-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 37-12-2 Section 37-12-2 Declaration of Public Policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T37_C12_S37-12-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 37-12-3 Section 37-12-3 Rules and Regulations Governing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T37_C12_S37-12-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 37-12-4 Section 37-12-4 Implementation of Chapter by Alabama Public Service Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T37_C12_S37-12-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 37-12-5 Section 37-12-5 Purchase of Coal Produced in Alabama Required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T37_C12_S37-12-5.md)

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