Exhibit 32(d)

                                 CERTIFICATION

                             18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
                    AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE
                           SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gulf Power
Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, we, the undersigned, hereby certify
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of our individual knowledge and belief,
that:

(1)      such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gulf Power Company for the
         quarter ended June 30, 2004, which this statement accompanies, fully
         complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
         Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)      the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Gulf
         Power Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, fairly presents, in
         all material respects, the financial condition and results of
         operations of Gulf Power Company.



                                               /s/Susan N. Story
                                                Susan N. Story
                                     President and Chief Executive Officer



                                             /s/Ronnie R. Labrato
                                               Ronnie R. Labrato
                                    Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
                                                and Comptroller

Date:  August 5, 2004