HR321 Summary

• Designates April 19, 2017, as Alabama Energy Day in recognition of the energy sector's vital role in the state and nation.

• Identifies Alabama's energy industries including electricity production, natural gas, coal mining, nuclear power, solar, wind, biomass, petroleum, and hydroelectric power.

• Documents Alabama's energy sector economic impact of $14.22 billion with $385 million in tax revenue and 124,000 jobs generated.

• Notes Alabama ranks third nationally as largest coal exporting seaport, fifth in biomass electricity generation, sixth in overall electricity generation, and eighth in renewable energy generation.

• Directs support for promoting reliable, affordable, and clean energy to grow Alabama's economy, create jobs, and build public support for the energy industry.