News Releases
News Releases for: 2012
MLGW Crews to Assist with Hurricane Sandy Restoration
November 1, 2012
Thirty-three Memphis Light, Gas and Water employees will join restoration efforts in Long Island this weekend in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. The hurricane left millions along the East Coast without power, with Long Island being a particularly hard-hit area. The employe
Application Deadline Approaches for Winter Moratorium for Seniors
October 31, 2012
The November 15 deadline is approaching for customers to apply for Memphis Light, Gas and Water's Winter Moratorium for Seniors. The program ensures uninterrupted service from December-February for participating senior (60+) and physically-challenged customers.
The Winter Moratorium for
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, Nov. 1
November 1, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
MLGW to Host 14th Annual Business of Service Conference
October 24, 2012
The MLGW Business of Service Conference is scheduled for Friday, November 9, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the MLGW Training Center (4949 Raleigh-LaGrange at Covington Pike). The conference is an annual event coordinated by MLGW designed to provide training and networking opportunities for
We Can Help: Soles4Souls
October 23, 2012
We Can Help is a new feature here at Bird on a Wire. Each week we will spotlight a community organization and tell you how you can help.
Our first participant is Stacey Reed from Souls4Souls. We first met Stacey at our Neighborhood Leaders Conference, where she served as a presenter. We
MLGW Board Approves 2013 Budget — Highlights: Temporary Gas Rate Decrease, Modest Water Rate Increase, No Layoffs
October 19, 2012
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division Board of Commissioners approved the 2013 budget on Monday, October 15. After Monday’s
approval, the $1.8 billion budget will be presented to the City Council’s MLGW Committee on November 6; the full Council is scheduled to vote on MLGW&rsqu
MLGW/United Way Basketball Tournament Postponed
October 18, 2012
Due to unforeseen circumstances with the venue, the 4th Annual MLGW United Way Basketball Tournament scheduled for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 20-21, at Penny Hardaway’s Fast Break Court in the Methodist University Gym has been postponed and will be reschedule
MLGW University Wins ASTD “BEST Award”: Awards Recognize Organizational Commitment to Employee Learning
October 15, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water was recently announced as one of 30 organizations from Bahrain, Canada, India, and the United States to receive the American Society for Training & Development’s 2012 BEST Awards. All winners are recognized in a special section of the October 2012 iss
MLGW Basketball Tourney to Benefit United Way: Fourth Annual Tournament to be Held in October
October 11, 2012
The 4th Annual Memphis Light, Gas and Water United Way Basketball Tournament will be held on Penny Hardaway’s Fast Break Court in the Methodist University Gym, 1287 Linden Ave., on October 20 and 21.
The tourney runs from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 20 and 3:00 p.m. to 7:
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, October 15
October 11, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
Memphis Energized (September/October 2012)
October 9, 2012
Memphis Energized is a half-hour television program that features important news from Memphis Light, Gas and Water. Each edition of Memphis Energized features energy-saving information, vital safety tips, utility industry news and information on customer assistance programs. MLGW i
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, October 4
October 2, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
MLGW Warns of Scams Targeting Spanish-Speaking Customers
September 20, 2012
MLGW has received reports of a new scam that targets Spanish-speaking customers. The customers are receiving calls in Spanish that falsely tell the customers that utility payments have not been received and that the customer is subject to cutoff. The scammer instructs the customer to purchase gi
MLGW Sponsors Energy Awareness Poster Art Contest
September 19, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is once again sponsoring its annual Energy Awareness Poster Contest for Memphis and Shelby County students.
The contest theme is “Energy Awareness and Energy Conservation.” The deadline for submitting entries is Friday, Nov. 30.
The pos
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, Sept. 20
September 20, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
MLGW Prepares for Potential Storms Friday Night
September 7, 2012
Following an unusually active week in terms of inclement weather, MLGW crews are once again preparing to respond to the possibility of more storm-related outages tonight and tomorrow.
The past week has been a busy one for MLGW crews, with five different storms causing wind-, tree- and
MLGW Wants You to Buy Less Electricity!
September 5, 2012
Each month, MLGW records an electric system peak based on simultaneous electricity use among its 400,000-plus customers.
Electricity use is highest in Shelby County on weekday afternoons and early evenings. The wide-range is noon to 8 p.m., although the highest part of the curve is usually
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, Sept. 6
September 4, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
Pilot Safety Inspection Program 2012
August 20, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water's Pilot Safety Inspection program began August 13 and will run through February 28, 2013. Customers can now schedule appointments.
Appointments scheduled between September 4 and October 1 are free. Appointments scheduled between October 2 and December
With lower temperatures expected to continue for the foreseeable future, MLGW's Special Reconnection Program has ended for Residential Customers with the exception of seniors (ages 60 and above), physically challenged and customers certified as life support dependent. Approximately 939 custo
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