Over 200 high school students expected
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Hundreds of students from Birmingham city schools will unite at Barber Motorsports Park for the fourth annual, Alabama Power: Automobiles for a Cleaner Tomorrow education event to be hosted at the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
The event on Thursday, April 24th will bring together over 200 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders from seven Birmingham schools who are interested in math, science and engineering. Guests will include experts from Alabama Power’s Electric Transportation group and the Verizon IndyCar Series. Students will have the opportunity to learn how math and science connects to careers related to automobiles and the automotive industry. They will also enjoy a close-up look at an emission-free, all-electric sports car and a high-performance IndyCar.
Graham Rahal, driver of the #15 National Guard Dallara, will be the special guest at Thursday’s event. Rahal, son of 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, is the youngest winner in major open-wheel racing history. Rahal will be competing Sunday in the Verizon IndyCar Series race of the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama event weekend April 25-27.
“Our relationship with Alabama Power is one that we greatly value,” stated Rick Humphrey, vice president of ZOOM Motorsports, the exclusive event promoter of Barber Motorsports Park. “Their dedication to investing in the lives of children through the Alabama Power: Automobiles for a Cleaner Tomorrow education event is remarkable, and I cannot thank them enough for their continued support and partnership.”
Alabama Power: Automobiles for a Cleaner Tomorrow will also focus on the growing interest and industry related to “greener” vehicles that produce fewer emissions and reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Alabama Power continues to be a leader in promoting greener electric transportation and is working to educate customers about the expanding options related to plug-in electric vehicles.
Alabama Power: Automobiles for a Cleaner Tomorrow will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24th, in the hospitality tent adjacent to Lot E at Barber Motorsports Park.
For more information on the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama and to buy tickets, please visit www.barbermotorsports.com<http://www.barbermotorsports.com>.
To learn more about Alabama Power’s efforts related to electric transportation, visit www.alabamapower.com<http://www.alabamapower.com>. Click on “Environment” and then “What We’re Learning.”
Communities begin applying for Alabama Power Foundation’s Gateway grants
Starting now, cities, towns and communities can apply for a grant through Alabama Power’s Gateway Program. This initiative, as part of the Alabama Power Foundation, will supply up to $2,000 toward the purchase of materials for community signs.
“Thirty-seven communities have been enhanced by community signs since the Gateway program launched in 2012,” said foundation President John Hudson. “Our investment has exceeded $70,000 in this program, and will continue to grow as we partner in helping brand communities across our state.”
Grant applicants should remember that suitable locations must be highly visible and a logical entry to the community. Here are some other guidelines for applying for a Gateway grant:
• The funding must be used for signage only and cannot be used
for landscape materials or design services.
• Photos of the site and a drawing or representation of the proposed
sign are required.
• If the cost of the project exceeds $2,000, the applicant will be
asked to provide sources of other funding to ensure the project is a
success.
• Applicants may apply to have a sign refurbished.
The Alabama Power Foundation awards more than 1,000 grants annually with non-ratepayer money and has assets of more than $140 million, making it one of the largest corporate foundations in the state. The foundation has given more than $135 million through more than 20,000 grants and scholarships. To learn more about the foundation and how to apply for a grant, visit www.powerofgood.com
