News Releases
News Releases for: 2010
Ongoing MLGW construction work will temporarily close lanes at intersection on Poplar Avenue
June 1, 2010
(June 1, 2010) - Ongoing Memphis Light, Gas and Water construction work will affect two intersections at Poplar Avenue and Ridgeway roads on Wednesday, June 2.
Crews will close a northbound turn lane on Ridgeway to Poplar as well as the westbound curb lane through the intersection on Po
MLGW showcases water purity in report released on heels of National Drinking Water Week
May 17, 2010
(May 17, 2010) - Memphis Light, Gas and Water has begun mailing its annual Water Quality Report to residential water customers this week following National Drinking Water Week that occurred May 2-8. The report culminates a year of laboratory tests revealing that Memphis water is free of contaminant
(May 10, 2010) - FitchRatings has upgraded MLGW's electric bond rating for the second time in six months, giving it the highest possible AAA rating. The electric bond rating joins the water bond rating which also sits with an AAA rank.
The new rankings from Fitch propels MLGW to a nearly u
MLGW construction work will temporarily close lanes at two intersections on Poplar Avenue
May 6, 2010
(May 6, 2010) - Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews will begin construction work that affects two intersections along Poplar Avenue at Yates and at Ridgeway roads early Saturday morning, May 8.
Crews will close an eastbound lane approaching the intersection of Poplar and Ridgeway. Barricades
Smart Grid Demo Applications Available:
Residential customers asked to apply before May 14 deadline.
May 6, 2010
(May 6, 2010) - Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is seeking residential customers to volunteer for the three-year Smart Grid Demonstration, which will bring advanced electric meters, communications and more detailed energy information to 1,000 households within Shelby County in 2010.
You c
(May 3, 2010) - The flooding experienced by approximately 700 MLGW customers in Millington has created damages that require successful inspection by Millington Code Inspection before power can safely be restored. Customers within the boundaries of Big Creek, Highway 51, Navy Road, and Raleigh-Milli
MLGW bills rank second lowest in new survey
April 30, 2010
(April 26, 2010) - A new survey of 50 U.S. cities shows that Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers pay the second lowest combined rates for electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater. The survey is based on average usage and on rates effective January 1, 2010.
The average residential bill f
(April 26, 2010) - On May 1, MLGW will introduce a new My Account electronic bill payment service that will give residential customers additional payment options. In addition, there will be no more transaction fees to the customer for these types of payments.
Payment methods for residential cust
MLGW prepares for possible severe weather
April 23, 2010
(April 23, 2010) - Preparations are underway to ensure reliability of MLGW's electrical system as the Mid-South braces for possible severe weather this weekend. MLGW officials are monitoring the storm's movements and progress, and the utility will be ready to respond to any outages that occur.
(April 16, 2010) - Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews are preparing to make upgrades to underground services in the area along Poplar Avenue near Yates Road. As a result, the far right lanes both eastbound and westbound will be closed intermittently. The work should be completed no later than May 7
(February 18, 2010) - A newly released MLGW customer service survey, conducted by an independent third party, shows that when it comes to reliability, customer satisfaction and customer perception, MLGW customers give the utility an "A" grade. In each of these categories, MLGW customers say they ar
(March 8, 2010) - Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is seeking contractors to complete energy efficiency home improvement projects such as HVAC unit repair/replacement, window and door replacement, water heating replacement and insulation and air sealing measures as part of its new Home Energy
(March 3, 2010) - As further proof of its strong financial position, Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division recently completed an advance refunding of $470 million in electric system revenue bonds that will net ratepayers an average of $2.3 million a year in interest savings through 2018.
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TVA and MLGW Partner To Give Students, Teachers Opportunity to Save Money for their Schools and Learn about Energy Efficiency
February 22, 2010
(February 22, 2010) - Eight schools (Alcy Elementary,
Brewster Elementary, Carnes Elementary, Douglass High School, Bon Lin ES, Collierville High, Millington High, Riverdale) in the Memphis area are participating in a new pilot program offered by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Memphis L
One Year Anniversary of MLGW's
Energy Efficiency Rental Ordinance
February 11, 2010
(February 11, 2010) - Last year, Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division became the first utility in the nation to seek and successfully have passed an ordinance that targeted energy efficiency in rental properties.
The ordinance sought to create and enforce minimum energy efficiency standards for
City of Memphis, MLGW Launch Energy Efficiency Grant Program for Memphis Homeowners
February 10, 2010
(February 10, 2010) - Qualified Memphis homeowners could receive up to $5,000 for energy efficient home improvements under a new federal grant program announced by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton at MLGW's Netters Business Center today.
The Home Energy Efficiency Grant (HEEG) program is a result of th
(February 8, 2010) - The Tennessee Valley Authority has announced a residential utility bill reduction between 50 cents and $1 starting this month.
TVA increased its fuel cost adjustment credit from 78 cents per kilowatt-hour to 86 cents per kilowatt-hour, enabling it to lower residential utilit
MLGW Restoration Process Nears Completion
January 30, 2010
(January 30, 2010) MLGW crews are beginning to wind down the restoration process this evening in the wake of yesterday's winter storm that brought ice, sleet and snow to Shelby County. As of 8:30 p.m., about 700 customers remained without power.
MLGW crews will continue to work throughout the e
MLGW Prepares for Winter Weather
January 28, 2010
(January 28, 2010) With winter weather expected to arrive in Shelby County as early as Friday morning, MLGW is preparing for the possibility of outages caused by the possible precipitation.
A number of MLGW crews are on standby tonight and more are available tomorrow should ice or snow cause si
U.S. Supreme Court dismisses Water Rights Lawsuit against the City of Memphis and MLGW
January 25, 2010
(January 25, 2010) - The United States Supreme Court this morning denied the State of Mississippi's petition to appeal its lawsuit brought against the City of Memphis and MLGW, and also denied Mississippi's request to file an original complaint against the City of Memphis, MLGW and the State of Ten
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