News Releases
News Releases for: 2013
The 2nd annual MLGW Race to CARE 5K Run/Walk will take place Saturday, Nov. 16 on the Chickasaw Trail at Shelby Farms Park. Registration starts at 7:45 a.m.; the race begins at 9 a.m.
Early registration is $20 and $25 after Oct. 31. Online registration can be completed at www.mlgw.com/racet
MLGW Basketball Tourney Benefits United Way: Fifth Annual Tournament – October 26-27
October 24, 2013
Basketball and United Way – it’s a great way to have fun and raise funds in Memphis. Memphis Light, Gas and Water will host the 5th Annual MLGW United Way Basketball Tournament October 26-27 at the Verties Sails Gym at Southwest Tennessee Community College (STCC) in Midtown.
The
Business of Service Conference 2013
October 22, 2013
The Business of Service Conference provides a setting for ministers and their staff to get to know others, and acquire new skills. The conference is a one-day event held each year in November.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Joyce M. Blackmon MLGW Training
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, October 17
October 14, 2013
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 Bu
MLGW Celebrates Public Power Week Oct. 6-12
October 8, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 6-12, along with more than 2,000 other electric utilities that collectively provide electricity on a not-for-profit basis to 47 million Americans.
“As a municipal-owned utility, MLGW strives to do what
TVA Raises Retail Electric Base Rate 1.5 Percent: MLGW electric rate adder remains unchanged since 2004
October 1, 2013
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s retail electric base rate increase of 1.5 percent went into effect Tuesday, the start of TVA’s fiscal year.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, TVA’s largest customer, must pass on TVA’s retail electric base rate increase to its cu
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, October 3
September 30, 2013
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 Outage Map and iOS7 compatibility
September 24, 2013
The release of the new iOS7 operating system by Apple has caused a conflict with MLGW's Outage Map within the MLGW App for Apple products, causing a possible crash of the App itself. MLGW is currently working with Apple to troubleshoot this issue and will soon release an update to correct th
MLGW Again Warns Customers About Scammer Calls: Telephone Scammers Posing as MLGW Representatives
September 18, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division has received reports of a scam targeting commercial/business customers.
Commercial and business customers are receiving false calls about their utility bill. The scammer is instructing customers that MLGW has a new payment system and any payments made p
The 2013 Kindergarten – Senior High Student Poster Contest “Saving Energy”
September 18, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s Energy Awareness Poster Contest is designed to give all students residing within the MLGW service areas of Shelby County the opportunity to learn about saving energy during October, Energy Awareness Month and afterwards to share their ideas by creating pos
Memphis Energized (September/October 2013)
September 17, 2013
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
Memphis Energized Upcoming TV Schedule
September 16, 2013
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 is proud t
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Wednesday, September 18
September 16, 2013
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 Free Pilot Safety Inspections Conclude Oct. 1: Appointments scheduled between Oct. 2 and Dec. 31 will incur a $54 fee.
September 11, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division customers can still schedule appointments for free pilot safety inspections between now and Oct. 1 by calling 820-7878 and choosing a convenient date and time. After Oct. 1, the inspections will cost $54, though the service will remain free for elderly custo
Eastbound Lane of Pear Ave. Closed Thursday: Closure is between N. Second and Thomas streets
September 11, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will close the eastbound lane of Pear Ave., between N. Second St and Thomas St., between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 12. The closure is related to a transmission project for KTG USA. The lane closure will also continue for a h
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Wednesday, September 4
August 29, 2013
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 Smart Meter Purchase Receives Approval
August 20, 2013
The Memphis City Council today approved Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s budget expenditure of $10.1 million for the purchase of 60,000 smart meters from Elster Solutions.
The smart meters—electric, gas and water—will be installed at 24,000 homes, starting later this year. E
Smart Talk: What do MLGW’s Customers Want
August 19, 2013
J.D. Power and Associates recently revealed that 74 percent of MLGW customers want smart meters installed in their homes, up from just 49 percent in 2012 – a strong 25 percent increase!
That’s not an anomaly.
On June 3, 2013, an independent survey
Work on the Raleigh-Millington Road bridge
August 16, 2013
MLGW crews will continue working next week to install a temporary water main on the Raleigh-Millington Road bridge (between New Allen and Fite) over the Loosahatchie River. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, August 23. The construction will require periodic lane closures and is expected
Smart Talk: Moving from analog to digital
August 16, 2013
Despite the fact that we have smart phones, iPads, and all types of modern technology, to a large extent we still live in an analog world. This especially true with the utility business because many of the meters we have in our system are analog. But, the world is changing...
www.
Memphis, TN 38103