Code of Alabama
Chapter 7 - Electric Membership Corporations.
Section 37-7-2 - Formation and Purpose Generally.

Any number of natural persons not less than three may by executing, filing and recording a certificate as provided in this chapter form a corporation not organized for pecuniary profit for the purpose of promoting and encouraging the fullest possible use of electric energy in the state by making electric energy available to inhabitants of the state at the lowest cost consistent with sound economy and prudent management of the business of such corporation.