👉 The Alabama Project, officially known as the Alabama Regional Energy Initiative (ARENI), is a state-led effort to diversify Alabama's energy portfolio and enhance its energy security. Launched in 2019, it aims to attract investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean technology by offering incentives such as tax credits, grants, and streamlined permitting processes. The project focuses on developing solar, wind, and battery storage projects, as well as improving grid infrastructure to support a more resilient and sustainable energy system. By fostering partnerships between state agencies, private companies, and research institutions, ARENI seeks to position Alabama as a leader in the transition to a low-carbon economy while creating jobs and economic growth.