Alabama Power partners with homebuilders on Smart Neighborhood Builder Program

Alabama Power recently announced that it is collaborating with homebuilders to construct energy-efficient homes that feature advanced energy products and home automation.

“We continuously strive to provide innovative energy solutions to improve the quality of life for our customers,” Greg Barker, Alabama Power executive vice president for customer services, said. “With Smart Neighborhood Homebuilder, we expect to see the future of homebuilding become a reality in our state through industry-leading partnerships and the program’s growth.”

Vivint Smart Home is partnering with Alabama Power to equip each home with smart home technology including voice-activated security, smart locks, lights, cameras and garage door control. Each home will feature Google Home smart speakers, Nest Learning thermostats and advanced energy-efficient building features such as improved insulation, high-efficiency heat pumps and water heaters and Energy Star appliances.

Three homebuilders have committed to the program: Holland Homes and Harris Doyle Homes have plans for neighborhoods in Auburn, and Curtis White Companies has a neighborhood planned for Leeds. Construction on the three communities will begin in 2019.

“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with Alabama Power on their Smart Neighborhood concept,” Brooks Harris, chief business development officer for Harris Doyle, said. “We firmly believe that smart homes are the future of housing, and Alabama Power has used its unparalleled knowledge and resource base to create a thoughtful, practical program that will benefit consumers with both energy savings and convenience. We can’t wait to introduce these innovative new homes to Auburn in 2019.”