Exhibit 32(b)

                                  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 Alabama
Power Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, 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 Alabama Power Company for the
          quarter ended June 30, 2005, 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
          Alabama Power Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, fairly
          presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and
          results of operations of Alabama Power Company.

                                         /s/Charles D. McCrary
                                          Charles D. McCrary
                                 President and Chief Executive Officer

                                           /s/Art P. Beattie
                                            Art P. Beattie
                                       Executive Vice President,
                                 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Date:  August 3, 2005